Future pet parents may need to adjust their expectations.

Poodle crossbreeds like the cockapoo, cavapoo and labradoodle have seen a surge in popularity. These designer breeds are valued and often praised as being easy to train, good with children and ...

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

Pet owners often pick "designer dogs" because they think they’ll be easier to train and friendlier with kids than purebreeds.

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