Poodles, known for their hypoallergenic coats and playful personalities, have inspired a delightful array of “doodle” mixes. From the wildly popular Goldendoodle to the rarer Aussiedoodle, these 17 poodle crossbreeds inherit a unique blend of traits from both parent breeds. Explore this captivating collection of lovable doodles, each boasting distinct temperaments, sizes, and coat characteristics. Discover which of these charming companions, from cuddly teddy bear types to energetic adventurers, might be the perfect fit for your lifestyle and family.
Poodles are one of the most popular dog breeds because their traits include being sweet, smart, and not having much dander.
Australian Wally Conron created the first doodle cross, the Labradoodle, 30 years ago as a guide dog for a Hawaiian woman whose husband was allergic to canines. After realizing that poodle dogs don’t quite have a guide dog personality, he crossed one with a Labrador retriever.
Breeding poodles with other dog breeds became a craze, and everyone was using poodles to cross and make other types of doodle hybrids were created. It’s difficult to keep track of the many doodle dogs that are emerging. Because these canines are bred from two dog breeds, results may vary. Color, coat length, etc., depend on which breed’s genes are more dominant.
The Poodle is one of the most popular dogs because they are one of the smartest dog breeds and have lovely personalities. Some of these designer dog cross breeds are unexpected, and they may look like they have a perm.
Doodles are extremely popular because they are super adorable, non-shedding, or low shedding. Their appearance depends on which type of poodle is crossed with another breed.
Types of Poodles
Poodle dogs, perhaps the smartest dog breed, also have great personalities, which makes them popular for cross-breeding.
Here are 17 adorable doodle crossbreeds with information about their parents, personalities, coats, etc.
1. Foodle
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| GROUP | Hybrid, none of the poodle mix dog breeds are recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) |
| HEIGHT | 10-11 inches tall |
| WEIGHT | 9-12 pounds |
| FUR & COLOR | Dense and short, curly, or wavy in black, brown, white, and gray |
| LIFE SPAN | 12-15 years |
| PERSONALITY | Alert, affectionate, smart, and easy to train. They like children and other pets |
| PARENT BREEDS | Poodle and Toy fox terrier |
The Foodle is a cross between a Poodle and a Toy Fox terrier and is also referred to as a Toy Foodle, Foxipoo, Toy Fox Poo, and Toy Fox Doodle.
They were first created in the 1990s. They are good watch pups and need an hour to an hour and a half of walking, playing, running around the yard, etc., daily.
2. Goldendoodle
| GROUP | Hybrid |
| HEIGHT | 20-24 inches tall |
| WEIGHT | 15-90 pounds |
| FUR & COLOR | Wavy, curly, or straight coat; golden color from their Golden retriever parent |
| LIFE SPAN | 10-15 years |
| PERSONALITY | They are intelligent, energetic, and want to walk, play, or go for a swim. Good with dogs and children. Loving and loyal. |
| PARENT BREEDS | Golden retriever and Poodle |
The Goldendoodle is one of the most popular doodle dogs. They are bred in three sizes: Toy Poodle size, miniature size, and standard pup size. Conron gave the breed the name “Goldendoodle” in 1992.
Goldendoodles need 20-30 minutes of physical activity each day because they are high-energy pups. Such a cute mix, and the Mini Goldendoodles are precious! They sometimes inherit the poodle coloring, with black, white, and even red coats. They range from small to large.
Goldendoodles and other doodle breeds may be prone to health issues that Golden retrievers (and other canine parents) aren’t. Potential owners need to be aware of that. They are employed as therapy, guide, sniffer, and service dogs.
3. Sheepadoodles
| GROUP | Hybrid |
| HEIGHT | 18-27 inches tall |
| WEIGHT | 65-85 pounds |
| FUR & COLOR | Curly and medium-length coat, black and white bicolor |
| LIFE SPAN | 12-15 years |
| PERSONALITY | Friendly, outgoing, playful, intelligent, likes children and other pets |
| PARENT BREEDS | English Sheepdog and Poodle |
Sheepadoodles were introduced in the 1960s by the U.S. Army, prized for their smarts, loyalty, and instinctive abilities.
Sheepadoodles, another beautiful mix, are active and need daily physical activity. These pups are easy to train and love water, hiking, and cold weather.
4. Bernedoodle
| GROUP | Hybrid |
| HEIGHT | 10-29 inches tall |
| WEIGHT | 10-90 pounds |
| FUR & COLOR | Curly, wavy, or straight. Black, white, and tan markings |
| LIFE SPAN | 12-18 years |
| PERSONALITY | Devoted, friendly, affectionate, good-natured, playful, stubborn, intelligent, and goofy. |
| PARENT BREEDS | Bernese mountain dog and Poodle mix. |
Bernedoodles like it when their pack is home with them. The Bernese Mountain Dog Cross was born in 2003 and is also called Bernese Mountain Poos. These doodles need to be trained and socialized at an early age.
While Bernedoodles can be more headstrong, they usually have less energy compared to Goldendoodles.
5. Labradoodle
| GROUP | Hybrid |
| HEIGHT | 14-24 inches tall |
| WEIGHT | 15-65 pounds |
| FUR & COLOR | Curly, wavy, or straight coat. Chocolate, red, cafe, cream, apricot, parchment, black, chalk, phantom, parti, lavender, sable, blue, abstract, caramel, silver, gold |
| LIFE SPAN | 10-15 years |
| PERSONALITY | Friendly, intelligent, needs exercise, playful. |
| PARENT BREEDS | Labrador Retriever and Poodle |
Labradoodles, another of the most popular doodle breeds, love to swim, play fetch, walk, and do agility courses. Labradoodles are devoted and easy to train.
The Labradoodle comes in Toy Poodle, miniature, small, medium, and standard sizes. The Mini Labradoodles are a darling mix of a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle.
6. Aussiedoodles
| GROUP | Hybrid |
| HEIGHT | 14-25 inches tall |
| WEIGHT | 25-100 pounds |
| FUR & COLOR | Curly, wavy, straight, flat coat.Black, blue, brown, chocolate, liver, cream, fawn, gray, red, white |
| LIFE SPAN | 10-14 years |
| PERSONALITY | Playful, friendly, gentle, intelligent, good with dogs and kids, loyal, goofy |
| PARENT BREEDS | Australian Shepherd and Poodle |
These cuties can be a bit willful, need an hour of exercise daily, and are perfect when socialized and trained. Aussiedoodles don’t shed much.
These canines are widely adored for their goofy and happy go lucky personalities!
7. Rottle
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| GROUP | Hybrid |
| HEIGHT | 10-25 inches tall |
| WEIGHT | 50-100 pounds |
| FUR & COLOR | Curly, loose curl, straight coat.Gray, blue, red, brown, white, black, parti-colored |
| LIFE SPAN | 9-10 years |
| PERSONALITY | Brave, sweet temperament, playful, good with pets and children |
| PARENT BREEDS | Rottweiler and Poodle |
Rottles have been bred in Germany since the 1980s, where they sought an easygoing dog breed for protection. They need proper training.
Rottles are loyal and protective, but they have a hunting instinct, so they need to learn not to chase other pets. Have you ever heard of these doodle dogs? This is a new one for me!
8. Irish Doodle
| GROUP | Hybrid |
| HEIGHT | 22-28 inches tall |
| WEIGHT | 40-75 pounds |
| FUR & COLOR | Soft and curly like a Poodle’s coat, comes in a few shades of dark red |
| LIFE SPAN | 10-13 years |
| PERSONALITY | Social, loyal, intelligent, active, good with children and great family pets |
| PARENT BREEDS | Irish Setter and Poodle |
Irish Setter dogs and Poodle dogs are hunting and retrieving experts. They don’t bark much and need physical activity. Irish Doodles are obedient and skilled in agility.
This dog is also called an Irish Doodle Setter, Irish Poo Setter, Irish Setterdoodle, or Irish Setterpoo.
9. Yorkiepoo
| GROUP | Hybrid |
| HEIGHT | 7-15 inches tall |
| WEIGHT | 5-15 pounds |
| FUR & COLOR | Curly and wiry coat. Black, blue, brown/chocolate/liver, cream, gray |
| LIFE SPAN | 10-15 years |
| PERSONALITY | Friendly, gentle, playful, social, active, intelligent |
| PARENT BREEDS | Yorkshire terrier and Poodle |
Yorkiepoos are very smart and need to be physically and mentally stimulated. They are snuggly and easy to train.
Dog lovers adore them for their intelligence, warmth, gentle nature, and small stature—perfect for apartment life. However, they can be quite a barker.
10. Schnoodles
| GROUP | Hybrid |
| HEIGHT | 10-26 inches tall |
| WEIGHT | 5-70 pounds |
| FUR & COLOR | Curly coat.Black, gray, white, sable, apricot, parti (two or more colors) |
| LIFE SPAN | 12-15 years |
| PERSONALITY | Loyal, intelligent, playful, friendly, and good with family pets and youngsters |
| PARENT BREEDS | Schnauzer and Poodle |
Schnauzer dogs and Poodle dogs both come in toy, miniature, standard, and giant — most Schnoodles are small. The Schnoodle will bark a lot unless trained not to do so.
The Schnoodle needs to exercise a half-hour daily, and they are always game, long walks, fetching, and running around in a fenced-in yard. The Schnoodle is eager to please their owners. The Schnoodle was first bred in the 1980s.
11. Pyredoodle
| GROUP | Hybrid |
| HEIGHT | 22-28 inches tall |
| WEIGHT | 40-100 pounds |
| FUR & COLOR | Curly or loose curl coat |
| LIFE SPAN | 10-12 years |
| PERSONALITY | Affectionate, intelligent, loyal, gentle, protective, friendly, good with dogs and youngsters |
| PARENT BREEDS | Great Pyrenees and Poodle |
If you’re seeking a calm, affectionate canine with abundant love to offer, this breed is ideal. Yet, while they’re peaceful, they aren’t necessarily small, potentially reaching up to 100 pounds.
These adorable pooches don’t bark unless they need to alert their owners to something. They are gentle giants. Pyredoodles need a good amount of physical activity and make great family pets.
12. Shih-Poo
| GROUP | Hybrid |
| HEIGHT | 8 to 18 inches tall |
| WEIGHT | 8-18 pounds |
| FUR & COLOR | Coat can be curly or straight. Colors include black, white, brown, brindle, or a combination |
| LIFE SPAN | 13-17+ years |
| PERSONALITY | Friendly, affectionate, and playful |
| PARENT BREEDS | Shih Tzu and Poodle |
The Shih Poo waits for their pet parents to sit down so they can jump into their lap. The Shih poo is quiet. The Shih poo is calm and also likes to play.
The Shih poo is one of the most popular doodle dogs and bred from a toy or miniature poodle.
13. Cavapoo
| GROUP | Hybrid |
| HEIGHT | 9-14 inches tall |
| WEIGHT | 9-25 pounds |
| FUR & COLOR | Curly orloose curl coat. Gold, black, chestnut, cream, white, or a tricolor of black, tan and white. |
| LIFE SPAN | 12-15 years |
| PERSONALITY | Affectionate, social, high intelligence, and playful |
| PARENT BREEDS | Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Poodle |
Precious Cavapoos were first born in Australia in the 1990s. This poodle mix needs moderate exercise and is very trainable.
A Cavapoo puppy will usually inherit the fur and intelligence of the Poodle and the loving nature of the Cavalier.
14. Boxerdoodles
| GROUP | Hybrid |
| HEIGHT | 10-25 inches tall |
| WEIGHT | 12-70 pounds |
| FUR & COLOR | Medium curly coat. Black, blue, brown/chocolate/liver, cream, fawn, gold/yellow, gray, red, white |
| LIFE SPAN | 10-12 years |
| PERSONALITY | High intelligence, playful, friendly, loyal, good with cats, kids, and other dogs |
| PARENT BREEDS | Boxer and Poodle |
Boxerdoodles are very trainable, love water, and need to be groomed a lot. They are somewhat rare, but they love being family dogs.
15. Whoodle
| GROUP | Hybrid |
| HEIGHT | 12-20 inches tall |
| WEIGHT | 20-45 pounds |
| FUR & COLOR | Silky short to medium-length coat. Colors are black, brown, red, silver gray, cream |
| LIFE SPAN | 12-15 years |
| PERSONALITY | Friendly, active, enthusiastic, highly intelligent, stubborn, and loving |
| PARENT BREEDS | Soft-coated Wheaton Terrier and Poodle |
Whoodles need a lot of exercise and a daily brush. They are good with other dogs and kids and thrive in quiet as well as active homes.
16. Jack-a-poo
| GROUP | Hybrid |
| HEIGHT | 10-16 inches tall |
| WEIGHT | 13-25 pounds |
| FUR & COLOR | Some have straight, wiry coats, and some have tight, curly hair. White, black, brown, tan, gray, and blue |
| LIFE SPAN | 12-15 years |
| PERSONALITY | Loving, energetic, intelligent, very friendly |
| PARENT BREEDS | Jack Russel Terrier and Poodle |
Jack-a-poos need physical activity and attention. They are high energy and will bark or misbehave without stimulus. Jack-a-poos also need socialization and training when they are young.
17. Poochon
| GROUP | Hybrid |
| HEIGHT | 9-15 inches tall |
| WEIGHT | 6-20 pounds |
| FUR & COLOR | Curly, coarse, and dense coat. White, black, cream, apricot, red, brown, or silver |
| LIFE SPAN | 10-18 years |
| PERSONALITY | Sweet temperament, lively, playful, affectionate, friendly, and intelligent. |
| PARENT BREEDS | Bishon Frise and Poodle |
Poochons, another gorgeous mix, were bred in Australia. They don’t like being left alone for extended periods of time and should be brushed daily or every other day.
Choose Breeders Wisely for the Healthiest Poodle Mix
Unfortunately, some people like to cash in on a trend, so you need to check references if you’re going to buy a puppy from a breeder.
There are unscrupulous people who just want to make money and don’t follow best practices when crossbreeding doodles because profit is more important to them than the health of a puppy.
FAQs
What kind of dog is a Doodle?
A doodle is a cross of a poodle and another of the purebreds.
Which Doodle dog is the most peaceful?
The mixed lap dog Cavapoo and lap dog Shih Poo are known to be the most calm.
What are the cons of Doodles?
When two different breeds are crossed, characteristics can vary, so there are no guarantees. Also, like all breeds, doodle breeds may suffer from the health issues that their parents have.
Which Doodle breed is the most suitable for a family?
The Goldendoodle and the Labradoodle are great family dogs, which explains why we see them everywhere!
Wrap-up
Doodle dog breeds’ traits include being sweet, loving, smart, and active. Some need a lot of physical activity (they are only part-time couch potatoes), and socialization and training are always a good idea.
Although doodles aren’t actually hypoallergenic, many people with allergies to dogs can live with these pooches because poodles and any cross of them only produce a small amount of dander.
It’s always nice to adopt a pup from a rescue group. Some have pooches that are part poodle. Also, you can contact a poodle rescue group or go to www.petfinder.com to find many pure breeds and probably some Poodle mixes at any given time.
Doodle dogs, a delightful fusion of Poodle intelligence and various breed characteristics, offer a diverse array of lovable companions. From the popular Goldendoodle and Labradoodle to lesser-known gems like the Aussiedoodle and Bernedoodle, these hybrids often boast hypoallergenic coats and playful personalities. While their exact traits can vary, the wide selection of Poodle mixes ensures a doodle dog exists to fit nearly every lifestyle and preference. Proper research and responsible breeding are crucial in finding the perfect four-legged friend within this charming category of designer dogs.