What is "poochon"

The Poochon (also known as Bichpoo, Bich-poo, Bichonpoo, Bichon-Poo, Bichoodle) is a designer breed, the offspring of a Poodle and a Bichon Frise. The Poochon became particularly popular through crossbreeding programs in Australia from the late 1990s. Key to their development was the coordinated effort by Chevromist Kennels in Melbourne in bringing together various breeders aiming to develop the breed. This breed of dog was developed to suit families wanting a small breed that was suitable for most people with allergies to dogs; the breeders were looking for a healthy, outgoing small dog with a non-shedding wool coat that would get along well with children They are very popular in Australia due to their exceptional temperaments, robustness and non-shed coats. The Poochon typically has the shorter and more rounded muzzle of the Bichon Frise, and this can be seen from the time they are puppies. Poochons have variable coat colours and markings.