Designer Mixes

Cockapoo

There is a reason the Cockapoo has been a longtime favorite among families, first-time dog owners, and people who simply want a cheerful companion. This Cocker Spaniel and Poodle mix often combines a people-loving personality with an adaptable size and a coat that many owners find easier to live...

Yorkipoo

A Yorkipoo is a mixed-breed dog created by pairing a Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie) with a Poodle, typically a Toy Poodle or Miniature Poodle. Because the Poodle parent can vary in size and genetics are always a bit of a wildcard, Yorkipoos can look and feel quite different from one dog to the next. In...

How I Crate Trained My Dog

When I brought home Ollie, my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, he was small enough to fit in the crook of my elbow and curious enough to follow me everywhere. Like many new puppy parents, I wanted him to feel safe, sleep well, and learn healthy habits from the start. Crate training was my way of...

Chorkie

A Chorkie is a small mixed-breed dog typically created by pairing a Chihuahua with a Yorkshire Terrier. People are often drawn to Chorkies for their compact size, expressive faces, and lively personalities. Like all mixes, though, there is no single guaranteed look or temperament. A Chorkie can...

Jackapoo

The Jackapoo is a mixed-breed dog most often created by crossing a Jack Russell Terrier with a Poodle (usually a Miniature Poodle, sometimes a Toy or Standard). People are drawn to Jackapoos for their lively personality, bright intelligence, and often lower-shedding coat compared with many terrier...

Shihpoo

A Shihpoo is a popular “designer mix” created by crossing a Shih Tzu with a Poodle (most often a Toy or Miniature Poodle). The result is typically a small companion dog known for a sweet personality, a cute teddy bear look, and a coat that can range from wavy to curly. Because the Shihpoo is a...

Pomchi

The Pomchi is a popular designer mix that blends the spirited Pomeranian with the bold, devoted Chihuahua. Many Pomchis are tiny, bright-eyed, and full of personality, which helps explain why they have become such a sought-after companion in apartments and smaller homes. Because this mix often...

Schnoodle

A Schnoodle is a cross between a Schnauzer and a Poodle , and it is easy to see why this mix has become such a favorite. Many families are drawn to the Schnoodle’s bright expression, people-focused personality, and coat options that can be lower-shedding than some other breeds. Like all...

Havapoo

A Havapoo is a small companion dog created by crossing a Havanese with a Poodle, most often a Toy or Miniature Poodle. You may also see this mix called a Havadoodle or Poovanese. People are drawn to Havapoos for their affectionate nature, clever minds, and often a low shedding coat. That said, no...

Sheepadoodle

A Sheepadoodle is a popular “designer mix” created by crossing an Old English Sheepdog with a Poodle, most often a Standard Poodle. The goal is usually a family dog with the Sheepdog’s affectionate, clownish charm and the Poodle’s trainability and low-shedding reputation. In real life,...

Goldendoodle

Goldendoodles are a popular “designer mix” created by crossing a Golden Retriever with a Poodle. Many families love them for their friendly nature, trainability, and the potential for a lower-shedding coat. That said, no mixed breed comes with guarantees. Coat type, energy level, and size can...

Maltipoo: Your Complete Guide to This Popular Designer Mix

The Labradoodle is a popular mixed-breed dog created by crossing a Labrador Retriever with a Poodle. People are often drawn to Labradoodles for their friendly temperament, trainability, and that famously fluffy coat. But like any designer mix, Labradoodles can vary a lot from dog to dog, even...

Maltipoo Designer Breed

The Maltipoo is a popular mixed-breed cross created by pairing a Maltese with a Poodle, most often a Toy or Miniature Poodle. People love Maltipoos for their affectionate nature, compact size, and coats that are often low-shedding. That said, coat type (and shedding level) can vary a lot from puppy...

Puggle: A Friendly Guide to the Pug and Beagle Mix

The Puggle is a popular designer dog mix created by crossing a Pug with a Beagle. If you are drawn to a companion that is playful, social, and often very expressive, the Puggle is easy to love. Many Puggles combine the Pug’s people-focused affection with the Beagle’s curious, scent-driven...