A Poole hybrid is a cross between a Poodle and some other dog breed, and are mixed breeds or crossbreeds. While some of the crosses may have been accidental, most of the popular crosses (such as Cockapoos) are intentional. Intentional hybrids have an advantage over random crossbreeds in that the breeding dogs can health tested, and selected for desirable characteristics. Such as "Bich-poos".A mix of bichon frisés and poodles. True hybrids are a cross between two species, whereas dogs belong to all one species, Canis lupus familiaris. Poodle hybrids are known for their intelligence and are also known not to shed.