Designer dog breeds are hybrid dogs created by crossing two purebred parents. These mixes are often developed to combine the best traits of both breeds, such as temperament, intelligence, coat type, or size.
Browse our growing list of designer dog breeds to learn about their personality, care needs, training tips, and suitability for different homes and lifestyles.
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Doodle Collective
Doodle dogs are designer dog hybrids created by crossing the Poodle with another breed. These Poodle mixes are widely known for intelligence, trainability, and coats that often shed less than many traditional breeds.
The Doodle Collective includes hybrid dog breeds developed by mixing the Poodle with many other breeds such as retrievers, herding dogs, companion breeds, and working dogs.
Doodle mixes vary significantly depending on the second parent breed. Some are energetic working companions while others are calmer companion dogs suited to family homes.
Things to Know Before Getting a Doodle
Doodle hybrids can make excellent companions, but they are not the perfect dog for every household.
- High energy: Many doodle mixes require daily exercise.
- Grooming needs: Curly coats often require frequent brushing.
- Training matters: Intelligent hybrids may become destructive if bored.
- Hybrid variation: Traits can vary depending on the parent breeds.
Typical Traits
- Highly intelligent
- Often low shedding coats
- Strong companion temperament
- Wide size range
- Friendly social personality
- Lifespan around 10–15 years
Popular Doodle Breeds
Goldendoodle
A cross between the Golden Retriever and the Poodle.
Labradoodle
A mix of the Labrador Retriever and the Poodle.
Bernedoodle
A hybrid of the Bernese Mountain Dog and the Poodle.
Aussiedoodle
A mix between the Australian Shepherd and the Poodle.
Sheepadoodle
A hybrid of the Old English Sheepdog and the Poodle.
List of Doodle Dog Breeds
The doodle category includes dozens of Poodle mixes created by crossing the Poodle with different breeds.
- Aussiedoodle
- Bernedoodle
- Bordoodle
- Boxerdoodle
- Cavapoo
- Cockapoo
- Corgipoo
- Cotonpoo
- Dalmadoodle
- Foodle
- Goldendoodle
- Great Danoodle
- Havapoo
- Huskydoodle
- Irish Doodle
- Jackapoo
- Labradoodle
- Lhasapoo
- Maltipoo
- Mastidoodle
- Newfypoo
- Papipoo
- Peekapoo
- Pomapoo
- Pugapoo
- Pyredoodle
- Saint Berdoodle
- Schnoodle
- Sheepadoodle
- Shepadoodle
- Shihpoo
- Springerdoodle
- Terridoodle
- Terripoo
- Weimardoodle
- Westiepoo
- Whoodle
- Yorkipoo
Types of Doodle Dogs
Doodle dogs are Poodle hybrids created by mixing the Poodle with many different breeds.
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Doodle Hybrid FAQs
What is a doodle dog?
A doodle dog is a hybrid created by crossing a Poodle with another breed.
Are doodle dogs hypoallergenic?
No dog is completely hypoallergenic, but many doodle mixes shed less due to the Poodle coat.
Which doodle breed is most popular?
The Goldendoodle and Labradoodle are among the most widely known doodle hybrids.