Pet owners often pick "designer dogs" because they think they’ll be easier to train and friendlier with kids than purebreeds.

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

Future pet parents may need to adjust their expectations.

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

Mixed-breed dogs are more likely to show problem behaviour, according to a new study by a leading veterinary organisation.

Mixed-breed dogs like cockapoos, labradoodles and cavapoos are more likely to display "undesirable behaviours" than their ...

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

Cavapoos also showed more behavioural concerns when compared with their parent breeds, particularly the cavalier king charles ...

A new study has found popular 'designer' poodle cross-breeds may be harder work than expected, with owners sharing their ...