Poodle crossbreed the words "Labradoodle" (poodle−Labrador retriever cross), "Poochon" (Bichon Frise-Poodle cross) and "cockapoo" (poodle−cocker spaniel cross) are now listed in the "Oxford English Dictionary". There were over 220 hybrid designer dogs recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club in 2006 and now, including various poodle crossbreeds. Legitimate breed associations, such as the AKC, the UKC, and the CKC, do not recognize this crossbreed, or any other designer cross, as a breed in its own right. However, some major kennel clubs do accept registration of crossbreed and mixed-breed dogs for performance events such as agility and obedience. There is another registry, the
John Low (charity executive) John Low (charity executive) Sir John Menzies Low, CBE, CEng (born 1 July 1953) is the Chief Executive of the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) and an independent member of the House of Lords Appointments Commission. Low is also the Chairman of the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO). He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2008 for services to the voluntary sector and to deaf people. Low holds a PhD in bio-medical physics and, before joining the CAF, was Chief Executive of the Royal National Institute for Deaf