The doodle: the dog breed that is taking over the 21st century. You may not have a doodle, but you probably know someone who does have one and, hopefully, you've have had the luxury of being in the presence of one once in your lifetime.

Sorry, let me clarify: by "doodle," I basically mean any dog that is mixed with a poodle. Let me tell you: poodles are like ketchup - they go well with everything. Dogs are already some of the purest creatures to bless this earth and the rise of the doodle has only added more light and joy to an increasingly dark and terrifying world. I am by no means saying the doodle is better than any other type of dog; I simply want to touch on the few things that make doodles so wonderful. I have had the pleasure of being blessed by a fluffy, dopey and beautiful Goldendoodle. And after being away from her for the past month and a half I am having serious withdrawals, so there may be a smidge of bias in this article. Anyway, here is just a short list of reasons why doodles make the most amazing companions.

Nowadays there is a doodle for every dog. Love labs? Labradoodle. Golden Retrievers? Goldendoodle. Bernese mountain dog? Bernadoodle. Like schnauzers? There's a doodle for that. Bulldogs? Doodle it. (I have yet to see a Bulldoodle, but I'm assuming they're probably still amazing). Basically, there is a doodle out there for everyone.

Doodles are also extremely intelligent. According to the American Kennel Club, poodles are the second smartest breed of dog. So mixing one of those babies with another dog will surely make a smart pooch. They also have a keen emotional intelligence. When I tell my doodle about the long day I had, she listens and will respond with a big sloppy kiss.

Doodles are always guaranteed to bring on the laughs. While they may be highly intelligent dogs, that doesn't stop them from being the dopiest creatures to walk this earth. They will surprise you with a burp in the face every now and then. They will cuddle up with you and maneuver their head in a way so your hand is on their head to pet them. They will remind you that it's the simple pleasures in life that matter when they go crazy over a slice of cheese or when they see you pull out the leash.

If you're looking for a more superficial reason to love doodles, I mean, come on. Look at these things. Who can get mad at a face like that? They're extremely photogenic.

The only downfall of owning a doodle dog is that you may never be able to discipline it. That snuggly little ball of mush will own you and control your every decision. But you will be oddly ok with it.

if you are looking to find a new dog, I highly recommend a doodle of some sort. But, if you would rather rescue a dog than go to a breeder, please do that! There are many dogs who are in need of a home. If you want to rescue a doodle, visit http://doodlerescue.org/. You may find your new canine soulmate.