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What is a Designer Dog or Puppy Breed?

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Designer Dog Breed

Note: While the breeds in this collection tend to be Designer Dog Breeds, individual pets will vary.  Please consult the adoption organization for details on a specific pet.

5 Dog Breeds

Curly coated Goldendoodle dog breed sitting tall with mouth open against a white background

Goldendoodle

Overall, Goldendoodles are friendly, energetic, loyal, and loveable. They do well in family life when socialized despite being high-energy dogs. They love to please and are enthusiastic about training. Intelligent and affectionate, they love going on family adventures. 

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Fluffy Cavapoo dog breed laying down looking at camera with white background

Cavapoo

Their adorable button eyes and teddy bear fur just skim the surface of what makes Cavapoo dogs precious bundles of fluff. They are a delightful mix of affection and intelligence. While their small stature might suggest a laid-back lifestyle, the Poodle influence shines through. These "canine Einsteins" require regular training sessions and daily exercise to keep their minds and bodies stimulated. The Cavapoo breed craves human connection and involvement. Their easygoing nature extends to other furry friends, so they are fantastic additions to multi-pet households.

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Cockapoo dog breed sitting with mouth open against a white background

Cockapoo

Cocker Spaniel Poodle mixes have a reputation as being the life of the party, charming and enchanting everyone they meet. They are fun-loving and loyal and make good family dogs. They’ve never met a stranger and love outings with their families. Eager to please and relatively unflappable, they do well in homes with children and other pets. If you have a passion for training, Cockapoos are wonderful little tricksters, picking up on games quickly. They do need outside time to roam and burn off energy. Don’t be surprised if your Cockapoo loves fetch—Poodles were originally bred as water retrievers. 

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Maltipoo dog breed sitting with head cocked to the side against a white background

Maltipoo

The Maltese and the Poodle are affectionate companion dogs who bond closely and deeply with their owners and Maltese Poodle mixes have the same characteristics. Maltipoos tend to be lively, loyal, and very loving pets ready for playtime at any moment’s notice. They love to run, chase and bat toys, and play with their owners. They are true companion dogs, happy to stay by an owner’s side. 

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Front view of Morkie dog breed looking inquisitively at the camera and standing in the grass

Morkie

Morkies are loyal, independent, and a bit spunky. In short, they have a big personality for such a small pup. They inherit their love for people from both the Maltese and Yorkshire Terrier parent breeds. They’re known for being energetic, intelligent, and sometimes even stubborn (that’s their terrier side showing). They’re very vocal and like to keep their owners informed of anything out of the ordinary. They can also be attention seekers who favor one person in the household. 

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