Designer Mixes

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...