Word Spy - poo X

poo X

n. A poodle cross; a dog that results from the cross between a purebred poodle and another canine breed. Also: poo-x.

Example Citation:

They're fluffy, they're cute, and they're everywhere. But don't try saying their names with a straight face. Schnoodles, Labradoodles, goldenpoos, peke-a-poos, Jack-a-poos and Scoodles: Poodle crosses (or poo Xs) are the latest craze to capture the hearts of dog lovers. And people who wouldn't dream of lining up to buy a Louis Vuitton diaper bag are crowding onto waiting lists for designer dogs.
—Erin McLaughlin, "Oodles of schnoodles," The Globe and Mail, January 25, 2003

Earliest Citation:

Terri-poo or for that matter any other poo-x (peeka-poo etc) will be best groomed to the breed they best resemble. Do not expect to get a schnauzer look on your terri-poo with any success.
—Chris Chamberlin, "Grooming your Poodle or Poodle cross," Suite101.com, December 1, 1999

Notes:

That poo X breeds are faddish is evidenced by the fact that there are so many crosses to choose from. Here's a list of just a few of the most popular of these canine cocktails:

Bernie-poo (Bernese mountain dog x standard poodle)
Bichon-poo (Bichon frise x toy or miniature poodle)
Cockapoo (Cocker spaniel x toy or miniature poodle)
Golden-poo (Golden retriever x standard poodle)
Jack-a-poo (Jack Russell terrier x toy or miniature poodle)
Labradoodle (Labrador x standard poodle)
Lhasa-poo (Lhasa apso x toy or miniature poodle)
Maltie-poo (Maltese x toy or miniature poodle)
Peke-a-poo (Pekinese x toy or miniature poodle)
Poma-poo (Pomeranian x toy or miniature poodle)
Pug-a-poo (Pug x toy or miniature poodle)
Schnoodle (Miniature schnauzer x toy or miniature poodle)
Scoodle (Scottish terrier x toy or miniature poodle)
Shih-poo or shi-poo (Shih-tzu x toy or miniature poodle)
Spoodle (Spaniel x toy or miniature poodle)
Terri-poo (Terrier x toy or miniature poodle)
Westie-poo (West Highland terrier x toy or miniature poodle)
Yorkie-poo (Yorkshire terrier x toy or miniature poodle)

Categories:

Pets and Animals
Genetics

Posted on January 28, 2003