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
Vision Australia reach across the eastern states of Australia. In February 2008 it was announced that the Seeing Eye Dogs Australia (SEDA) would also merge with Vision Australia by the end of June 2008. The inclusion of guide dog services means that one national organisation is able to provide all the services required by the blindness and low vision community. A history of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind has been written by Judith Buckrich. The Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind building was designed by architects Crouch and Wilson. The Royal Victorian Institute of the Blind operated a school in