Many of the most sought-after dogs are pedigree, but crossbreeds have become increasingly popular in recent years, with several of the so-called ‘designer dogs’ commanding high puppy prices.
A cross of the UK's favourite dog, the Labrador Retriever, and the Poodle - the Labradoodle combines the former's wonderful personality with the latter's soft, hypoallergenic coat. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Here are 10 of the most popular and adorable crossbreed dogs.
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The Cockapoo is another crossbreed that has the Poodle's beautiful low-shedding coat, this time mixed with a playful Cocker Spaniel. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
A cross between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Bichon Frise, the Cavachon inherits the former's affectionate and loyal nature and the latter's diminutive size and low-shed coat. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Goldendoodle owners get the best of both worlds, with the lovable and playful nature of a Golden Retriever and the intelligence and hypoallergenic coat of a Poodle. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Yet another Poodle crossbreed, the Jackapoo combines the hypoallergenic favourite with a cute Jack Russell Terrier. The result is a loyal and fun dog whose appearance can vary dramatically depending on which parent it takes after. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Just as adorable as it sounds, the Puggle is a cross between a Pug and a Beagle. The result is a dog that is supposed to be less likely to inherit the Pug's common health issues or the Beagle's habit of howling - although some offspring may inherit both parents' less positive attributes. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The Sprocker Spaniel is a mix of two spaniel breeds - the Cocker and the Springer. While they are not technically crossbreeds, because both parents are from the same family, neither are they considered pedigree as they cannot be registered with the Kennel Club. They make for loyal, intelligent and easy to train family pets. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Crossbreeds don't get much more energetic than the Sprollie - a combination of an English Springer Spaniel and a Collie that make wonderful working dogs. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Also known as a Labradinger, the Springador is a mix of Labrador Retriever and Springer Spaniel, combining the attributes of two of the UK's most popular sporting dogs. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The result of crossing a Shih Tzu with a Maltese, the Maltese Shih Tzu is a small crossbreed that is also known as the 'friendly toy' due to their well-rounded temperament. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
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