Poodle crossbreeds like the cockapoo, cavapoo and labradoodle have seen a surge in popularity. These designer breeds are valued and often praised as being easy to train, good with children and ...

Future pet parents may need to adjust their expectations.

For years, the rise of “designer dogs” like Cockapoos , Labradoodles , and Cavapoos has been fueled by a specific promise: that these mixes offer the “best of both worlds.” Many prospective dog ...

Research finds cockapoo, cavapoo and labradoodle dogs display more undesirable behaviours than breeds they derive from ...

A new study has warned 'doodles' may be harder work than you might expect. The research published by the Royal Veterinary ...

Is your designer dog actually harder to train? A new 9,400-dog study breaks down the behavioral neurobiology of Cockapoos vs. Purebreds.

In a new, survey-based study of three kinds of "designer" crossbreed dogs, cockapoos, cavapoos and labradoodles, all three ...

Designer crossbreed dogs are increasingly popular pets. By some estimates, the wider world of “doodles” alone rakes in over ...

Pet owners often pick "designer dogs" because they think they’ll be easier to train and friendlier with kids than purebreeds. A new study suggests that's not always the case ...

A new study has found some mixed-breed “designer” dogs show more behavioural problems than their purebred parents.