The cockapoo, a mix between the cocker spaniel and poodle, had the most behavioral problems of all analyzed crossbreeds compared to its purebred progenitor breeds. East Springs1 via Wikimedia Commons ...

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

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

A new Royal Veterinary College study has found designer crossbreeds are more hectic than their purebred counterparts. Lydia Spencer-Elliott investigates whether her dog’s cheeky behaviour could be dow ...

The study examined three “designer” crossbreed dogs – cocakpoos, cavapoos and labradoodles – found that all three showed more ...

Crossbreeds such as cockapoos, cavapoos and labradoodles linked to excessive barking, separation-related distress, and growling over food or toys ...

Popular 'designer' dogs linked to excessive barking, separation-related distress, and growling over food or toys ...

Cockapoos and cavapoos are worse behaved than their parent breeds, despite perceptions that they are a good fit for families ...

The Royal Veterinary College said cockapoos like Dolly were more likely to display problem behaviours when compared to ...

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

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

Experts from the Royal Veterinary College have warned that Cockapoos are 44 per cent more likely to suffer behavioural issues than purebreeds.