MEET THE SPROODLE

Smart, affectionate, playful—and remarkably low-shedding.

Four adorable Old Mill sproodle puppies with curly fur, one mini sproodle with all his toys, three sister sproodles, and a sproodle puppy wearing a blue feathered costume, the Old Mill Doodle logo.

A Sproodle combines the friendly, devoted nature of the English Springer Spaniel with the intelligence and low-shedding coat of the Poodle.

We've been breeding dogs since 1989, and Sproodles joined our breeding program 20 years ago. Since then, we've watched generations of these wonderful dogs grow from puppies into much-loved family companions.

Our experience with Sproodles goes well beyond raising puppies. We've shared our home with them for 16 years, giving us firsthand knowledge of their temperament, coats, quirks, and what they're really like to live with.

If you're considering a Sproodle, you've come to the right place to learn about them.

Our Sproodle Story

Our journey to Sproodles began about 20 years ago, when we transitioned from raising purebred Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers to the Doodle world.

We initially raised both Labradoodles and Goldendoodles. While we loved the wonderful temperament of our Labs, we found that their short, coarse coats didn't always blend predictably with the Poodle coat. The resulting puppies could have quite different coat types, sometimes leaving families disappointed when their puppy's adult coat wasn't what they had expected.

We began looking for another breed that offered the qualities we valued in our retrievers while giving our Doodle program a different foundation. I'd always loved English Springer Spaniels—their slightly smaller size, beautiful coloring, and, most importantly, their friendly, family-oriented temperament.

So we decided to try the Springer Spaniel–Poodle combination.

The Sproodles were an instant hit.

We discovered dogs that were smart, affectionate, and eager to be part of the family, with the wonderful personality we'd hoped for and the beautiful variety of coats and colors that first attracted us to the combination.

Twenty years later, Sproodles remain an important part of our breeding program—and after sharing my own home with them for 16 years, they're an important part of my family, too.

Collage of two photographs featuring dogs: the left side shows two adult mini sproodon a bed, an adult with a puppy; the right side shows a close-up of an adult standard sproodle, an adult standard sproodle in the grass.

Learn About Sproodles

Sproodle Temperament
Sproodle Coats
Sproodle Sizes

Helping You Raise the Perfect Puppy

Sweet black-and-white sproodle puppy wearing a red sweater.
Puppy Proofing
Adorable brown and white sproodles puppy sitting on grass among fallen leaves
Vaccinations
Adorable black-and-white Sproodle puppy lying on a red blanket with a plush toy.
Bell Training

More tips to get you started

A brown-and-white sproodle dog lying down.
Selecting Your Puppy
Close-up of a sproodle puppy with brown, black, and white fur, lying down with its head resting on a surface.
Potty Schedule
A brown and white sproodle puppy lying on a carpeted floor with a green ball.
Supplies