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

Pet owners often pick "designer dogs" because they think they’ll be easier to train and friendlier with kids than purebreds. A new study suggests that's not always the case ...

A new study has found some mixed-breed “designer” dogs show more behavioural problems than their purebred parents.

One in three postcodes now has more dogs than children. Meet the Dinkwads (dual income, no kids, with a dog) ...

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

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Mixed-breed dogs are more likely to show problem behaviour, according to a new study by a leading veterinary organisation.