Many of us have welcomed new four-legged family members over the last few years, as the UK Kennel Club has seen dog ownership soar to record levels.
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.
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With wonderful portmanteux names, great personalities, and often boasting coats that shed very little hair, they can make the perfect family pets.
Here are 10 of the most popular and adorable crossbreed dogs.
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5. Puggle
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
6. Springador
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
7. Sprocker Spaniel
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
8. Sprollie
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