Types of Mixed-Breed Dogs

Mixed-breed dogs, also called designer dogs, are crosses between two or more purebred breeds. They range in size from toy-dogs to large dogs, and can display traits of both their heritage lines. Research the breed of any dog before you buy or adopt one.

  1. Small Mixed-breed Dogs

    • Small mixed breeds include the chorkie, cockapoo, puggle and pekepoo. Chorkies are a cross between Chihuahuas and Yorkshire terriers. Cockapoos are a cross between a cocker spaniel and a poodle. According to the North Country Kennels website, they can be anywhere from 10 to 20 lbs. Puggles are a mix of pugs and beagles. They can be anywhere from 15 to 30 lbs., according to the Puggle.org website. Finally, pekepoos are a cross between a Pekingese and a poodle. According to the North Country Kennels website, they can be anywhere from 5 to 15 lbs.

    Medium-sized Mixed Breeds

    • While some medium-sized mixed breeds may weight in at similar weights to some small dog breeds, they stand taller than the toy-sized dog. These breeds include the Austrailian cattle dog, bulloxer, pointollie, and weimardoodle. The Augstrailian cattle dog weighs about 35 lbs. at full size and stands about 18 1/2 inches tall, according to the Dogs In Depth website. The bulloxer is a cross between a bulldog and a boxer and can weigh up to 70 lbs. The pointollie is a mix of a pointer and a collie. They can weigh between 30 and 60 lbs., according to the Designer Mixes website. The weimardoodle is a cross between a weimaraner and a poodle. They can weigh between 45 and 70 lbs. and can reach 27 inches tall.

    Large Mixed-breeds

    • Labordoodle, golden labrador, saint berdoodle, and the labradoodle is a cross between a labrador retriever and a poodle. The breed can reach 24 inches tall, and can weigh between 45 to 77 lbs. The golden labrador is a cross between labrador and golden retrievers. They can be close to 100 lbs. The saint berdoodle can weigh just under a pure-bred saint bernard, according to the Triple M Kennel website. The breed can be anywhere from 24 to 28 inches tall.

    Considerations

    • Research the breeds from which your potential mixed breed comes. Are their temperaments going to match your lifestyle? Are they good with children? Also, check your breeders records and the health records of your to-be puppy's parents to ensure there are no genetic defects.