15 Doodle Dog Breeds
These poodle mixes are beloved for their cute looks and low-shedding coats.
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Labradoodles are a popular doodle breed.Popularized by dog lovers and families that need a low-shedding dog, doodles of many kinds can be found in homes around the world. These fluffy breeds come in many sizes and colors, and they all have one thing in common—poodle genetics. Doodles are a cross between a poodle and another dog breed and are intentionally bred to pass on the favorable qualities of each breed to the puppies, including low-shedding traits (but remember that no dog is truly hypoallergenic).
Learn more about these 15 doodle dog breeds.
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Goldendoodle
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Goldendoodles are one of the larger kinds of doodles.One of the most popular types of doodles, the goldendoodle is a cross between the family favorite—but heavy shedding—golden retriever and the poodle, either the miniature or standard poodle.
Breed Overview
Group: Designer
Height: 20-22 inches
Weight: 50-80 lbs
Personality/Temperament: Affectionate, loyal, playful
Energy Level: High
Coat and Color: Wavy to curly, cream, golden, red, black, parti, and others
Life Span: 10-15 years
Sheepadoodle
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Sheepadoodles are big and fluffy dogs!Fluffy is an understatement when it comes to describing a Sheepadoodle. This big and cuddly designer dog breed is a cross between an Old English Sheepdog and a standard poodle.
Breed Overview
Group: Designer
Height: 16-27 inches
Weight: 65-85 lbs
Personality/Temperament: Intelligent, energetic, affectionate
Energy Level: High
Coat and Color: Straight to wavy, white and gray
Life Span: 12-15 years
Labradoodle
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One of the most popular kinds of doodles, Labradoodles are great family dogs.Labradoodles are some of the most popular kinds of doodles. Labrador retrievers and miniature or standard poodles are combined to create this popular dog breed.
Breed Overview
Group: Designer
Height: 21-24 inches
Weight: 50-65 lbs
Personality/Temperament: Smart, playful, loyal
Energy Level: High
Coat and Color: Wavy to straight, black, yellow, gold, red, chocolate and others
Life Span: 12-16 years
Maltipoo
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Part Maltese, part Miniature or Toy Poodle, the Maltipoo is all fluff.If you're looking for a smaller doodle, the Maltipoo may be for you. This little dog is a cross between the Maltese and a miniature or toy poodle.
Breed Overview
Group: Designer
Height: 8-14 inches
Weight: 5-20 lbs
Personality/Temperament: Social, smart, friendly
Energy Level: Medium
Coat and Color: Straight to curly, white, cream, apricot, chocolate, and others
Life Span: 10-16 years
Bernedoodle
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Bernedoodles come in a tri-color pattern like Bernese Mountain Dogs.Bernese mountain dogs and standard poodles are combined to create this big doodle, the Bernedoodle. If you love the look of a Bernese mountain dog but don't love the shedding and drooling, a Bernedoodle could be a fit for you.
Breed Overview
Group: Designer
Height: 23-29 inches
Weight: 50-90 lbs
Personality/Temperament: Loyal, calm, stubborn
Energy Level: Medium
Coat and Color: Straight to curly, tri-color, black, black and white, and others
Life Span: 12-18 years
Aussiedoodle
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Full of intelligence and energy, the Aussiedoodle is a very active breed.High energy and intelligence breed true in this cross between an Australian shepherd and a standard poodle. Aussiedoodles are perfect for active households that don't want to deal with a lot of fur.
Breed Overview
Group: Designer
Height: 20-25 inches
Weight: 60-75 lbs
Personality/Temperament: Playful, intelligent, friendly
Energy Level: High
Coat and Color: Straight to curly, merle, tri-color, chocolate, fawn, cream, and others
Life Span: 10-14 years
Schnoodle
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Schnoodles are a good small to medium sized doodle breed.If the Maltipoo is a little too small and the goldendoodle is a little too big, you may find that the Schnoodle is just right. This designer breed is a mix of a miniature schnauzer and a miniature poodle.
Breed Overview
Group: Designer
Height: 10-12 inches
Weight: 10-30 lbs
Personality/Temperament: Friendly, loyal, vocal
Energy Level: Medium
Coat and Color: Curly, black, brown white, grey, apricot and others
Life Span: 10-16 years
Cockapoo
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The American Cocker Spaniel and Minature Poodle are combined to make this breed.Cocker spaniels and miniature poodles are combined to get the endearing cockapoo. Like other doodles, the cockapoo was developed to get the best out of both breeds.
Breed Overview
Group: Designer
Height: 10-15 inches
Weight: 15-25 lbs
Personality/Temperament: Friendly, outgoing, trainable
Energy Level: Medium
Coat and Color: Straight to curly, white brown, apricot, and others
Life Span: 12-15 years
Yorkiepoo
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Yorkiepoos are like fluffy little Yorkshire Terriers that come in a variety of colors.Small and sassy, the little Yorkiepoo is a fluffier version of the Yorkshire terrier. A miniature or toy poodle can be bred with a Yorkshire terrier to get this designer breed.
Breed Overview
Group: Designer
Height: 7-15 inches
Weight: 5-15 lbs
Personality/Temperament: Playful, friendly, outgoing
Energy Level: High
Coat and Color: Straight to curly, chocolate, grey, blue, tri-color and others
Life Span: 10-15 years
Cavapoo
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Cavapoos are a cross between a Miniature Poodle and a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.Cavalier King Charles spaniels are popular small dogs, but they can be heavy shedders and are prone to some health issues. The Cavapoo combines a Cavalier King Charles spaniel with a miniature poodle to help decrease the incidence of both of these concerns.
Breed Overview
Group: Designer
Height: 9-14 inches
Weight: 8-25 lbs
Personality/Temperament: Gentle, playful, friendly
Energy Level: Medium
Coat and Color: Wavy to curly, cream, apricot, black, brown/chocolate, and others
Life Span: 10-15 years
Pomapoo
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Some Pomapoos look more like Pomeranians than Poodles but they all look cute.Both Pomeranians and poodles are fluffy dogs but they are very different kinds of fluffy. No matter if a Pomapoo has inherited more poodle or Pomeranian, they're going to be a small but lively addition to your home.
Breed Overview
Group: Designer
Height: 8-12 inches
Weight: 5-15 lbs
Personality/Temperament: Gentle, friendly, sassy
Energy Level: High
Coat and Color: Straight to curly, apricot, cream, black, chocolate and others
Life Span: 12-15 years
Shih-poo
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Shih-poos can look a lot like Shih Tzus.Shih-poos are a cute combination of shih tzus and miniature or toy Poodles. If you're looking for a little dog that sheds very minimally, this doodle might be perfect for you.
Breed Overview
Group: Designer
Height: 8-15 inches
Weight: 7-20 lbs
Personality/Temperament: Playful, affectionate, friendly
Energy Level: Medium
Coat and Color: Straight to curly, chocolate, black, white, apricot and others
Life Span: 10-17 years
Whoodle
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Whoodles are active and happy dogs.This doodle not only has a fun name but a fun personality, too. A soft-coated wheaten terrier is bred with a standard poodle to get the active and intelligent whoodle.
Breed Overview
Group: Designer
Height: 17-20 inches
Weight: 30-45 lbs
Personality/Temperament: Intelligent, active, friendly
Energy Level: High
Coat and Color: Wavy to curly, apricot, cream and others
Life Span: 12-15 years
Chi-poo
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Chi-poos can have straight, wavy, or curly hair.One of the smallest types of doodles and not to be confused with the Shih-poo, the Chi-poo can look more like a Chihuahua or more like a poodle. This little dog is great for someone who wants a low-shedding toy breed.
Breed Overview
Group: Designer
Height: 5-15 inches
Weight: 5-20 lbs
Personality/Temperament: Active, playful, aloof
Energy Level: High
Coat and Color: Straight to curly, black, white, apricot, cream, tri-color and many others
Life Span: 12-15 years
Doxiepoo
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Doxiepoos can look a lot like a fluffy Dachshund.Dachshunds have a signature look with their long bodies and short legs, and crossing them with a poodle gives them that signature curly hair.
Breed Overview
Group: Designer
Height: 5-15 inches
Weight: 5-30 lbs
Personality/Temperament: Driven, athletic, vocal
Energy Level: Medium
Coat and Color: Straight to curly, dapple, black, cream, brown, and many others
Life Span: 10-18 years
Breed Characteristics
Doodles are usually considered to be hypoallergenic dogs because they are bred with poodles, but because there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog, they should be considered more allergy-friendly. Depending on the kind of dog they are crossed with, some doodles will shed very little and not cause a problem for people who are otherwise allergic to dogs.
Despite the minimal shedding, doodles require regular haircuts and grooming appointments to maintain their high-maintenance coat. If you don't want the cost of regular grooming, these are not the dogs for you.
More Low-Shedding Dog Breeds
If you're interested in other low-shedding dogs, you might want to consider one of the following:
Read Next: 26 Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds for Anyone With Allergies
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