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Mixed dog breeds

Mixed dogs have been around for centuries. In fact, just about all of today’s pure breeds were originally mixes of other breeds, some being deliberately cross bred by humans and others evolving organically.

Today, the popularity of hybrid breeds like the Poodle crosses are well on the rise, with the Oodles having overtaken many more established breeds to become some of the most popular dogs in Australia. These ‘designer’ mixes are specifically selected for the highly desirable characteristics of their parent breeds.

To make it easy for you, we have put together a list of some of the most popular (deliberately) mixed dog breeds in Australia. Learn more about their history, temperament, common breed diseases and conditions and lots of other interesting facts to guide you to choose the right mixed dog breed for you and your family!

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Australian Bulldog

Australian Bulldogs are loyal and affectionate large size dogs that have been developed to better suit the Australian climate. They love people, crave human attention and make great companions.

Australian Cobberdog

Australian Cobberdogs are loving and highly intelligent dogs that descend from the original Labradoodles. They work as therapy and assistance dogs.

Beaglier

Beagliers are cute, smart and energetic small to medium size dogs that are ideal for families with kids. They are highly trainable, love people and make great companions.

Bull Arab

These are tough, active, large size dogs that are exceptional hunters of wild pigs and other feral animals. They are loyal, confident and even-tempered, making them excellent guard dogs.

Cavoodle

Cavoodles are cute, smart and energetic small to medium size dogs that are very popular with families. They are highly trainable, love people and make great companions.

Groodle

Groodles are intelligent and energetic large sized dogs that are very popular with families. They are highly trainable, love being involved with people and make great companions.

Labradoodle

Labradoodles are friendly, affectionate, intelligent and energetic large sized dogs that are very popular with families. They are highly trainable, love people and make great companions.

Maltese Shih Tzu

These are cute, friendly and outgoing toy size dogs that are one of the most popular cross breeds in Australia. They are highly trainable, love people of all ages and make great companions.

Moodle

Moodles are cute, relaxed and placid small sized designer dogs that are very popular with families. They love people and make the perfect lap dog.

Schnoodle

The Schnoodle is a low-shedding hybrid breed that is a cross of the Schnauzer and Poodle. Intelligent and loving, they are popular with families.

Spoodle

The Spoodle is a low-shedding hybrid breed that comes from crossing the Cocker Spaniel and Poodle. Intelligent and loving, they are popular with families.
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