Crossbreeds are certainly no less cute than their pedigree cousins.Crossbreeds are certainly no less cute than their pedigree cousins.
Crossbreeds are certainly no less cute than their pedigree cousins.

Top Dog Crossbreeds: Here are the 10 most popular adorable dog crosses - including the loving Cockapoo🐶

By David Hepburn

Writer-at-large

Published 15th Jul 2021, 13:23 BST
Updated 7th May 2025, 09:27 BST
With dog ownership soaring, these are the crossbreeds that prove most popular for those not bothered about a pedigree certificate.

Many of us have welcomed new four-legged family members over the last few years, as the UK Kennel Club has seen dog ownership soar to record levels.

Many of the most sought-after dogs are pedigree, but crossbreeds have become increasingly popular in recent years, with several of the so-called ‘designer dogs’ commanding high puppy prices.

With wonderful portmanteux names, great personalities, and often boasting coats that shed very little hair, they can make the perfect family pets.

Here are 10 of the most popular and adorable crossbreed dogs.

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The Cockapoo is another crossbreed that has the Poodle's beautiful low-shedding coat, this time mixed with a playful Cocker Spaniel.

1. Cockapoo

The Cockapoo is another crossbreed that has the Poodle's beautiful low-shedding coat, this time mixed with a playful Cocker Spaniel. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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A cross of the UK's favourite dog, the Labrador Retriever, and the Poodle - the Labradoodle combines the former's wonderful personality with the latter's soft, hypoallergenic coat.

2. Labradoodle

A cross of the UK's favourite dog, the Labrador Retriever, and the Poodle - the Labradoodle combines the former's wonderful personality with the latter's soft, hypoallergenic coat. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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Goldendoodle owners get the best of both worlds, with the lovable and playful nature of a Golden Retriever and the intelligence and hypoallergenic coat of a Poodle.

3. Goldendoodle

Goldendoodle owners get the best of both worlds, with the lovable and playful nature of a Golden Retriever and the intelligence and hypoallergenic coat of a Poodle. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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The result of crossing a Shih Tzu with a Maltese, the Maltese Shih Tzu is a small crossbreed that is also known as the 'friendly toy' due to their well-rounded temperament.

4. Maltese Shih Tzu

The result of crossing a Shih Tzu with a Maltese, the Maltese Shih Tzu is a small crossbreed that is also known as the 'friendly toy' due to their well-rounded temperament. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

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