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
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Mobility Teams and fundraising branches across the UK. The charity's filed accounts for the year ended December 2015 show income for the year of £103.7 million. In April 2017 the charity was among 11 charities fined by the Information Commissioner for breaching the Data Protection Act by misusing donors’ personal data. It was fined £15,000. The guide dog service provides a blind or partially sighted person with a guide dog. These dogs are born in the home of a volunteer brood female dog holder and then move to the home of a volunteer puppy walker when six weeks old. After