What made you fall for your pup? The fabulous coat, the cute dog-eyes, or the cuddly behavior? With all the cuteness and loyalty, there’s a combination of upbringing and breeding. While many people love purebreds, mixed breeds or hybrid dogs are equally fascinating.
Breeding has been an important part of dog evolution; breed standards matter in the preservation of each type’s traits. If you want to get to know some amazing hybrid dogs and what makes them stand out, this list is for you.
Most Popular Hybrid Dog Breeds to Fall in Love With
1. Labradoodle
There’s no way you can’t tell what breed it is by its name! A crossbreed between a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle, this doodle dog is cuteness overload. This breed was developed in Australia and was meant to be a guide dog with hypoallergenic qualities.
Labradoodles make great family pets due to their sweet temperament and intelligence. They make good companions to children if trained early. The varying traits can be due to the fact that they’re half Labrador Retriever, Half Poodle.
Like Poodles, they come in three standard sizes: standard, medium, and miniature. The Labradoodle typically stands 20 to 25 inches tall and weighs between 50 to 70 pounds. Their gorgeous coats can be wavy and curly.
These pups need regular exercise; it helps them during their different developmental stages and burns pent-up energy. Mental stimulation games have to be a part of their training since this smart mixed breed needs its brain training.
2. Cockapoo
The diva of designer dogs, the Cockapoo is a Cocker Spaniel and Poodle mix. It’s hard not to want to wrap your arms around them and cuddle hard. They’re popular for their striking looks, gentle nature, and that mind-blowing, hypoallergenic coats.
Cockapoo was bred around the 1960s in the United States. The idea was to have the best traits of two popular breeds into one. The most desired traits were the Poodle’s intelligence and hypoallergenic coat, and the Cocker Spaniel’s gentle demeanor. The power combination of beauty, personality, and brains!
Its Poodle side gives this adorable dog three standard sizes:
Toy: Around 10 inches tall, and 6-12 pounds in weight.
Miniature: Mostly 11 to 15 inches tall, and weighs 12 to 25 pounds.
Standard: Height can be 15 to 18 inches, and weight may range from 18 to 35 pounds.
According to Hill’s Pet, Cockapoos have a moderate energy level and need about 15 minutes of daily physical activity.
3. Maltipoo
Maltipoo is a small, charming hybrid introduced during the late 20th century. A mix of Maltese and Poodle, this breed is gentle and intelligent. If you’re considering adopting a playful and hypoallergenic pup, the Maltipoo is a great choice.
This adorable offspring of Poodles and Maltese is on the smaller side. Normally, 8 to 14 inches tall and 5 to 15 pounds heavy, Maltipoo’s size variations can depend on its Poodle ancestry. Among other qualities, this hybrid’s most loved trait is its coat that tends to be soft and wavy, or sometimes curly.
His Poodle-related traits include its intelligent personality and being highly trainable. While its Maltese ancestry gives it a fun-loving, full-of-life, but alert nature.
4. Covapoo
This mixed dog breed is an offspring of the Toy Poodle and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. This tiny and insanely adorable breed is highly worthy due to its mixed traits. It’s very affectionate and loves to have fun with its humans.
Covapoos are ideal family dogs and get overjoyed when they see their owners. They might not handle separation and loneliness very well. These hybrid dogs are a mix of two breeds, and we see characteristics related to both in them.
Its main Poodle-related feature is the low-shedding, hypoallergenic coat, which is a curly wonder. From its Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ancestors, it gets its gentle manners. If you’re thinking about adopting this dog breed, looking for reliable breeders is essential.
Their curly coat does need some amount of grooming. As for physical activity, a moderate amount is good enough for this dog breed.
5. Pomsky
This hybrid dog breed is a cross between a Siberian Husky and a Pomeranian. It looks like tiny wolves from some hobbit town and combines the qualities of both its ancestors. One of the most popular hybrid breeds of dogs in the world, the Pomsky is a designer dog still ‘under progress’ with breeders working on it.
This mini-wolf tends to be 10-15 inches tall and can weigh from 20-30 pounds. Its coat is lush and fluffy, and its pointed ears and head cap make it claim the hearts of dog-lovers all around the world. Pomsky is full of energy and playful temperament, making it an ideal family pet.
6. Puggle
The Puggle is a cross between a Beagle and a Pug; a rather new mix dog breed from the United States. This breed combines characteristics from different breeds. It has inherited the Pug’s wrinkly face and the Beagle’s flappy ears and muzzle.
These hybrids possess boundless energy and a playful temperament and can be quite the life of the party.
They’re a medium-sized mix breed, with their height being 18 to 15 inches, and their weight being 15 to 30 pounds. They have short and dense coats, and come in colors like fawn, black, or a mix of both. Hybrid vigor may save them from several genetic issues, especially eye problems.
7. Shorkie
This fascinating dog is a mix of a Yorkshire terrier and a Shih Tzu. One of the most beautiful mixed-breed dogs in the world, the Shorkie is known for its charming, silky coat. Bred by English breeders originally for rat catching, this dog is a newish species.
This mixed breed became popular in the 2000s, with its blend of the best qualities from both the Shih Tzu and Yorkshire terrier. It’s a tiny dog with a unique look, which pretty much makes up for the smallness. The most unforgettable part of its appearance is its coat. The luxurious silky hair has us all captivated.
Conclusion
No matter they’re purebreds or mixed breeds, dogs are fascinating and a wonderful part of the history of nature. They tell us a lot about our own civilization by the way breeders have dealt with them. Each individual dog has its unique traits.
Taking care of the hybrid breeds is crucial because, though most of them benefit from hybrid vigor, some need special care in case they may face genetic problems.
