The AKC specifies that male Standard Poodles, which are most used when creating Sheepadoodles, be between 60 and 70 pounds and stand over 15 inches tall. Don’t forget though that the size of the father (usually a Standard Poodle) will influence the puppy’s size as well, so predicting a pup’s future adult size based solely on the mother’s size is not entirely accurate. Of course, smaller Sheepdogs will tend to produce small puppies and Sheepdogs on the larger side will usually produce bigger puppies. In almost all Sheepadoodle breedings, the female used is an Old English Sheepdog, which explains why Sheepadoodles tend to be larger on average than the weight range for a Standard Poodle. It is widely accepted that a puppy’s size is more heavily influenced by his mother than by the father. AKC standards indicate that anything between 60 to 100 pounds is acceptable. The American Kennel Club (AKC) does not place nearly as much emphasis on an Old English Sheepdog’s weight as it does to the dog’s overall conformation and character, so weight can vary a great deal within the breed. Let’s take a look at both parent breeds so you can see how each one may influence your puppy’s future size. With a crossbreed like a Sheepadoodle, things get a little trickier and harder to predict because of the two different breeds involved.
If you think back to high school biology class, you may recall learning about dominance and recession when studying genes and alleles and how a dominant allele will “win” even if only one is present.įor example, the allele for brown eye coloration is dominant, so if you have one copy of the brown eye allele and one for blue eyes, you will have brown eyes. Some of the inherited traits will be expressed (meaning that you can see their effect) and some will not be.
Like people, dogs inherit half of their genetic makeup from each of their parents. What Factors Determine a Sheepadoodle’s Size? Parents Several factors determine a puppy’s mature size, but an approximation is possible. The size of crossbreeds such as Sheepadoodles can vary significantly and is often hard to predict. When a smaller Poodle is used for breeding, the resulting pups’ size will be diminished. How big does a Sheepadoodle get? Standard Sheepadoodles are usually 50 – 80 pounds and reach 18 – 28 inches tall at the shoulder, though depending on several factors, some may exceed this range. Some will wind up staying relatively small, but others, like a Sheepadoodle, do not. With a beautiful, long, soft coat a gentle, easy-going personality and an intelligent, watchful nature, there is a lot to love about a Sheepadoodle.Īs puppies, they resemble a cuddly teddy bear, and owners find themselves wishing that their sweet, little puppy would forever stay that size.
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