Dog breed lists
Designer & Doodle Dog Breeds
Designer breeds are deliberate crosses, such as Poodle mixes. They don't have breed standards, so size, coat and temperament can vary more than in purebreds. Read the parent breeds' guides too. Here are the designer & doodle breeds in our guides, most popular first.
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Designer
Goldendoodle
Golden Retriever cheer with Poodle curls.
- 15–90 lbs
- 10–15 yrs
- Athlete
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2
Designer
Labradoodle
The dog that started the Doodle craze.
- 15–65 lbs
- 12–15 yrs
- Athlete
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3
Designer
Mini Goldendoodle
Golden heart, apartment-size frame.
- 15–35 lbs
- 12–16 yrs
- Active
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6
Designer
Cockapoo
The original designer dog, since the 1960s.
- 12–25 lbs
- 12–15 yrs
- Active
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8
Designer
American Bully
A bodybuilder with a heart of marshmallow.
- 40–80+ lbs
- 10–12 yrs
- Moderate energy
- 9
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11
Designer
Pomsky
The internet's favorite Husky-Pom mashup.
- 20–30 lbs
- 12–15 yrs
- Athlete
How we picked
This list shows every breed in the Designer group in our guides, ranked by popularity. Because crosses have no breed standard, sizes and lifespans are typical ranges for the parent breeds.
Questions people ask
What are designer & doodle dog breeds?
Designer breeds are deliberate crosses, such as Poodle mixes. They don't have breed standards, so size, coat and temperament can vary more than in purebreds. Read the parent breeds' guides too.
Are designer & doodle breeds good family dogs?
It depends on the breed. Each guide covers temperament, energy, trainability and grooming so you can judge the fit for your home.