This is a list of common dog crossbreeds. These are crossbreed dogs created deliberately by crossing two purebred dogs. Some are known as designer dogs and are bred as companion dogs, often given portmanteau names derived from those of the parent breeds; others are bred to combine specific working qualities inherent in the parent breeds.
| Name | Picture | Parent breeds and notes |
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| American Staghound |  | Cross of different sighthound breeds; bred in the United States as hunting dogs. [1] |
| Beaglier |  | Cross of a Beagle and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel; first deliberately bred in the 1990s by designer dog breeders in Australia as a companion dog with the aim of reducing the scent-hunting drive common in Beagles. [2] |
| Bernedoodle |  | The bernedoodle, first introduced in 2003, is a cross between a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle. [3] |
| Cavachon |  | Cross of a Bichon Frise and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel; first bred in North America in 1996. [4] |
| Cavoodle or Cavapoo |  | Cross of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Poodle; first deliberately bred by designer dog breeders in Australia as a companion dog with similar traits to the cockapoo, but in smaller size. [5] |
| Chipin |  | Cross of a Chihuahua and a Miniature Pinscher. [6] |
| Chiweenie |  | Cross of a Chihuahua and a Dachshund. [7] |
| Chorkie | | Cross of a Chihuahua and a Yorkshire Terrier. [8] |
| Chug |  | Cross of a Chihuahua and a Pug. [9] |
| Cockapoo |  | Cross of a Cocker Spaniel and a Miniature Poodle; [10] bred as companion dogs. Cocker Spaniels and Poodles have been deliberately crossed by designer dog breeders in the United States from the 1960s onward. [11] |
| Dorgi |  | Cross of a Dachshund and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi; [12] they were first bred when one of Queen Elizabeth's Corgis mated with Pipkin, a Dachshund that belonged to Princess Margaret; the Queen found them so appealing that a number of subsequent matings were arranged. [13] |
| Eurohound |  | A sled dog bred by crossing the Alaskan husky and any of a number of pointing breeds ("pointers"), but most often the German Shorthair Pointer. [14] |
| Feist |  | Cross of a Greyhound or Whippet with some sort of Terrier. Bred in the United States as a squirrel dog or ratter. [15] |
| Gerberian Shepsky |  | Cross of a German Shepherd and a Siberian Husky; [16] it has the German Shepherd's upright ears and coat colour and the Siberian Husky's thick coat, marginally wider face and mask. [16] |
| Goldador |  | Cross of a Golden Retriever and a Labrador Retriever; examples have been used as guide dogs, search and rescue dogs, and drug detection dogs, as well as companion dogs. [17] |
| Greyster |  | Cross of the Greyhound and the German Shorthair Pointer, bred for sled dog racing, especially dryland sports like canicross and bikejoring. [18] |
| Goldendoodle |  | Cross of a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. [19] Bred as a companion dog, designer dog breeders in Australia and the United States first started deliberately crossing Golden Retrievers with Standard Poodles in the 1990s as an alternative to the labradoodle. [20] [21] |
| Jackabee |  | Cross of a Jack Russell Terrier and a Beagle. [22] |
| Jug |  | Cross of a Jack Russell Terrier and a Pug. [9] |
| Kangaroo dog |  | Cross of different sighthound breeds; bred in Australia for hunting ability. [23] |
| Labradoodle |  | Cross of a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle; [24] first bred in Australia in the 1980s with the hope of creating a guide dog suitable for blind people that are allergic to dog hair; now a popular companion dog. [25] |
| Longdog |  | Cross of different sighthound breeds; bred in the British Isles as hunting dogs. [26] |
| Lurcher |  | Traditionally a cross of a Collie and a Greyhound, but can be any herding dog (including a Rhodesian Ridgeback) or terrier crossed with a sighthound; bred in the British Isles as hunting dogs. [27] |
| Mackenzie River husky |  | Cross of indigenous North American sled dogs and European freighting dogs prized for their ability to haul heavy loads long distances. [28] |
| Mal-shi |  | Cross of a Maltese and a Shih Tzu; first deliberately bred by Australian designer dog breeders in the 1990s as companion dogs. [29] |
| Maltipoo |  | Cross of a Maltese and a Poodle [30] |
| Pekepoo |  | Cross of a Pekingese and a Poodle. [31] |
| Pomchi |  | Cross of a Pomeranian and a Chihuahua, the Pomchi is bred as a small lap dog; height usually ranges from 6 to 9 inches (15.2 to 22.9 cm) and weight 2 to 5 pounds (0.9 to 2.3 kg), it can be any solid colour or parti-colour. [32] |
| Poochon |  | Cross of a Poodle and a Bichon Frisé. [16] |
| Puggle |  | Cross of a Pug and a beagle. [33] Puggles were first bred as companion dogs in the 1990s in the United States, where they remain very popular; they are typically 13–15 in (33–38 cm) in height and 18–30 lb (8.2–13.6 kg) in weight. [34] |
| Schnoodle |  | Cross of a Schnauzer and a Poodle; [35] bred as companion dogs from the 1980s onward, they can be bred from Miniature, Standard or Giant Schnauzers crossed with Toy, Miniature or Standard Poodles, respectively; the offspring vary in size according to the various parent size varieties bred. [36] |
| Sheepadoodle |  | Cross of an Old English Sheepdog and a Poodle. [37] |
| Shih-poo |  | Cross of a Shih Tzu and a Poodle; [38] bred as a companion dog with the possibility of it inheriting a hypoallergenic coat; height ranges from 9 to 14 inches (23 to 36 cm) and weight ranges from 9 to 16 pounds (4.1 to 7.3 kg). [39] |
| Springador |  | Cross of an English Springer Spaniel and a Labrador Retriever, they are often used as gundogs; height ranges from 18 to 22 inches (46 to 56 cm) and weight ranges from 45 to 90 pounds (20 to 41 kg). [40] |
| Texas Heeler |  | Cross of an Australian Cattle Dog (a.k.a. Blue Heeler) and either an Australian Shepherd or a Border Collie; bred in the United States for the crosses ability to work cattle. [41] |
| Westiepoo |  | Cross of a West Highland White Terrier and a Poodle. [42] |
| Yorkiepoo |  | Cross of a Yorkshire Terrier and a Poodle. [43] bred as a companion dog. The Yorkiepoo, despite variations, is one of the smallest poodle crossbreeds produced by designer dog breeders. [44] |
| Zuchon |  | Cross of a Shih Tzu and a Bichon Frisé. Bred as a companion dog. [45] |
The Goldendoodle is a designer dog created by crossbreeding a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. First widely bred in the 1990s, they are bred in three different sizes—each corresponding to the size of Poodle used as a parent.
A cockapoo also known as a cockerpoo is a dog crossbreed bred from the Cocker Spaniel and the Poodle, most commonly the Miniature Poodle.
A spaniel is a type of gun dog. Spaniels were especially bred to flush game out of denser brush. By the late 17th century, spaniels had been specialized into water and land breeds. The extinct English Water Spaniel was used to retrieve water fowl shot down with arrows. Land spaniels were setting spaniels—those that crept forward and pointed their game, allowing hunters to ensnare them with nets, and springing spaniels—those that sprang pheasants and partridges for hunting with falcons, rabbits and smaller mammals such as rats and mice for hunting with greyhounds. During the 17th century, the role of the spaniel dramatically changed as Englishmen began hunting with flintlocks for wing shooting. Charles Goodall and Julia Gasow (1984) write that spaniels were "transformed from untrained, wild beaters, to smooth, polished gun dogs."
A bichon is a distinct type of toy dog; it is typically kept as a companion dog. Believed to be descended from the Barbet, it is believed the bichon-type dates to at least the 11th century; it was relatively common in 14th-century France, where they were kept as pets of the royalty and aristocracy. From France, these dogs spread throughout the courts of Europe, with dogs of very similar form being seen in a number of portraits of the upper classes of Germany, Portugal and Spain; from Europe, the type also spread to colonies in Africa and South America. The name "bichon" is believed to be a contraction of "barbichon", which means "little barbet".
Dog crossbreeds, sometimes called designer dogs, are dogs which have been intentionally bred from two or more recognized dog breeds. They are not dogs with no purebred ancestors, but are not otherwise recognised as breeds in their own right, and do not necessarily breed true.
A mastiff is a large and powerful type of dog. Mastiffs are among the largest dogs, and typically have a short coat, a long low-set tail and large feet; the skull is large and bulky, the muzzle broad and short (brachycephalic) and the ears drooping and pendant-shaped. European and Asian records dating back 3,000 years show dogs of the mastiff type. Mastiffs have historically been guard dogs, protecting homes and property, although throughout history they have been used as hunting dogs, war dogs and for blood sports, such as fighting each other and other animals, including bulls, bears and even lions.
The Mudhol Hound, also known as the Caravan Hound, is a breed of sighthound from India.
The Grand Bleu de Gascogne is a breed of hounds of the scenthound type, originating in France and used for hunting in packs. Today's breed is the descendant of a very old type of large hunting dog, and is an important breed in the ancestry of many other hounds.
A puggle is a dog crossbred from a Pug and a Beagle. The breed originated in the 1990s in the United States.
The kangaroo dog or kangaroo hound is an Australian type of sighthound purposely crossbred from a variety of sighthound breeds to produce a hunting dog.
The Bruno Jura Hound is a breed of scenthound from the Jura Mountains on the French-Swiss border.
The Himalayan Sheepdog, known locally by various names including the Bhote, Bangara or Gaddi Kutta, and sometimes called the Himalayan Mastiff, is a breed of livestock guardian dog from the Himalayas, covering India. The Himalayan Sheepdog is found in the Himalayan foothills from eastern Nepal to Kashmir. The breed is primarily used as a livestock guardian dog, protecting flocks of yak and sheep from various predators, and as a property guardian dog; unusually for a livestock guardian, the breed is also used to assist with herding. The Himalayan Sheepdog is also used to assist in hunting.
A livestock guardian dog (LGD) is a dog type bred for the purpose of protecting livestock from predators.
The Banjara Hound, also known as the Vanjari Hound, is a breed of dog found in India. It is a sighthound-type dog bred and used for hunting by the nomadic Banjara of Maharashtra. The Banjara Hound is a rough-coated breed of sighthound, usually brindle or solid-coloured. It resembles a large Saluki, standing around 28 in (71 cm), and is famed for its stamina and ability to pull down deer.
The Mahratta Hound, sometimes called the Mahratta Greyhound, is a breed of dog found in India. It is a sighthound, and like the Banjara Hound it is bred and used for hunting by the nomadic Banjara of Maharashtra. The Mahratta Hound is believed to be of Arabian or Persian heritage, is often blue and tan in colour and stands around 22 inches (56 cm). It is prized for its prowess in hunting panther and boar, both very formidable prey for a hound, as well as blackbuck.
The Poitevin, also known as the Chien de Haut-Poitou, is a breed of French scenthound from the province of Poitou, this predominantly pack hound was created in the 17th century to hunt wolves.
The American Staghound, referred to by various names including the Cold-Blooded Greyhound, the Longdog of the Prairie and the American Lurcher, is a crossbreed of various sighthounds. It has been bred in the United States from the 19th century where it is used for hunting.
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