Many of us welcomed new four-legged family members over the last few years, as the Kennel Club has seen dog ownership soar to record levels.
There are a head-spinning 221 different breeds of pedigree pooches to choose from – from huge hounds to tiny lapdogs – and, just to confuse matters more, there are numerous crossbreeds to consider.
These ‘designer dogs’ aim to combine positive attributes from two different breeds, and the undisputed champion when it comes to crossing canines is the Poodle.
Combining intelligence, an easy-going nature and, crucially, a hypoallergenic coat, the Poodle has been used to create some of today’s most in-demand dogs.
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These are 10 of the most popular Poodle crossbreeds.
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9. Shihpoo
Created by mixing two perfect companion dogs - the Miniature Poodle and the Shih Tzu - the Shihpoo is an affectionate crossbreed that makes a surprisingly good guard dog. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
10. Maltipoo
The Maltipoo is a mix of Poodle and Maltese, creating a gentle, sweet-natured, playful and highly-intelligent dog. Depending on which parent it takes after, the Maltipoo can have either a curly or wavy coat. Photo: Canva/Getty Images