Pet owners often pick "designer dogs" because they think they’ll be easier to train and friendlier with kids than purebreds. A new study suggests that's not always the case ...

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

Dogs don’t always behave in the way that you expect. They can bite, bark, respond poorly to commands, chew and constantly up jump on people – a far cry from the happy, waggy, playful little doggie ...

Is your designer dog actually harder to train? A new 9,400-dog study breaks down the behavioral neurobiology of Cockapoos vs. Purebreds.

A new peer-reviewed study of cockapoos, cavapoos, and labradoodles found that these popular “designer” crossbreeds often ...

In a new, survey-based study of three kinds of "designer" crossbreed dogs, cockapoos, cavapoos and labradoodles, all three ...

Small dogs seem to have been purposely crafted to melt even the coldest of hearts. On top of prancing around with adorableness, these cute creatures snuggle into designer handbags and are often seen ...

Designer dogs with cute mashup names are often coveted for more desirable traits than offered by their parent breeds. But they may, in fact, come with less desirable characteristics, according to new ...

They are considered family-friendly, easy to train, and ideal for beginners–so-called “designer dogs” like Cockapoo or ...

If you have a dog for any length of time, you learn that there are times when things don’t go to plan. If your dog has a behavior issue, sometimes you have to go the extra mile to help your pet. But ...