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by Ashley Eneriz
Furry friends come in all shapes and sizes, and cross-bred puppies have a special charm. From pomchis to goldendoodles, dogs of multiple breeds often combine the most preferable qualities of specific breeds — but which one is the favorite?
To find out, we calculated the average user rating on PetBreeds, ranging from one to five, and the total number of reviews for each mixed-breed dog breed on our site, filtering out those with fewer than five reviews. With those two data points, we determined an overall score out of 100 for each breed. Finally, we ranked them from lowest to highest scores.
Note: Ties were broken by the number of reviews, and overall scores and average ratings were rounded to the nearest tenth.
#25. Valley Bulldog
Average User Rating: 3.1 Total Number of Reviews: 21 Overall Score: 51.9 With the genes of a boxer and bulldog, valley bulldogs need regular exercise and boast a cheerful and loving disposition.
#24. Aussiedoodle
Average User Rating: 3.3
Total Number of Reviews: 27
Overall Score: 54.8
Aussiedoodles are large herding dogs born to Australian shepherds and poodles that rarely bark. The life expectancy for Aussiedoodles is 11-12 years, which is considered somewhat shorter than average for large breeds.
#23. Kyi-Leo
Average User Rating: 3.5 Total Number of Reviews: 24 Overall Score: 57.2 Easy to train and great with kids, the kyi-leo is a mix of the Maltese and Lhasa apso and needs to be exercised regularly to stay healthy and happy.
#22. Utonagan
Average User Rating: 3.8
Total Number of Reviews: 8
Overall Score: 60.6
A mix of the Alaskan malamute, Siberian husky and German shepherd, the utonagan loves to stay active and excels in a variety of activities.
#21. Bernedoodle
Average User Rating: 4.1 Total Number of Reviews: 9 Overall Score: 66.5 A bernedoodle, a mix of the Bernese mountain dog and a poodle, is a playful and loving dog that requires significant exercise.
#20. Poochon
Average User Rating: 4
Total Number of Reviews: 36
Overall Score: 66.8
A poochon is a mix of a poodles and a bichon fries that requires regular visits to the groomer, but seldom sheds.
#19. Yorkiepoo
Average User Rating: 4.2 Total Number of Reviews: 19 Overall Score: 68.8 A yorkiepoo, a cross between a Yorkshire terrier and a miniature or toy poodle, is an intelligent and adaptable breed well-suited for people with allergies.
#18. Catahoula Bulldog
Average User Rating: 4.3
Total Number of Reviews: 7
Overall Score: 69.1
Catahoula bulldogs, or mixes of the Louisiana Catahoula dog and American bulldog, are large, protective dogs with sincere loyalty to their family.
#17. Puggle
Average User Rating: 4.1 Total Number of Reviews: 49 Overall Score: 69.4 A puggle, or a mix of a beagle and a poodle, are friendly and intelligent pups with an appetite for exercise.
#16. Schnoodle
Average User Rating: 4.2
Total Number of Reviews: 33
Overall Score: 69.4
With alert and cheerful temperaments, schnoodles are a mix of a miniature schnauzer and a poodle and are considered hypoallergenic.
#15. Maltipoo
Average User Rating: 4.1 Total Number of Reviews: 50 Overall Score: 70.1 The maltipoo, a mix of a Maltese and a poodle, settles well into any home setting. However, maltipoos are prone to develop separation anxiety.
#14. Eurasier
Average User Rating: 4.4
Total Number of Reviews: 13
Overall Score: 71.2
Eurasiers are a cross between chow chow, keeshond and Samoyed breeds. This mixed breed is a good choice for fitness enthusiast, as eurasiers tend to be very active.
#13. Labradoodle
Average User Rating: 4.4 Total Number of Reviews: 42 Overall Score: 73.7 Created in Australia in the late 1980s by a retired veterinarian, labradoodles are a good choice for those with allergies and are a mix of the Labrador retriever and a poodle.
#12. Goldendoodle
Average User Rating: 4.3
Total Number of Reviews: 63
Overall Score: 74.2
What’s not to love about a goldendoodle? This sweet breed, born to a golden retriever and a poodle, is quick to obey its owner and can handle most types of hot and cold weather.
#11. Cockapoo
Average User Rating: 4.3 Total Number of Reviews: 71 Overall Score: 74.8 Generally found as family pets, cockapoos are loving, outgoing dogs that trace their origins to a poodle and either an American or English cocker spaniel.
#10. Cavachon
Average User Rating: 4.5
Total Number of Reviews: 31
Overall Score: 75.1
A cavachon, a mix of the Cavalier King Charles spaniel and the bichon frise, require very little grooming and shed minimally.
#9. Chipin
Average User Rating: 4.8 Total Number of Reviews: 8 Overall Score: 76.6 Chipins, a cross between miniature pinschers and Chihuahuas, are difficult to train, but can can participate in competitive obedience with the right amount of patience and perseverance.
#8. Mastador
Average User Rating: 4.8
Total Number of Reviews: 15
Overall Score: 77.9
The mastador is a giant dog born to a mastiff and a Labrador retriever. Alert and protective, mastadors are commonly employed for search and rescue and hunting.
#7. Shih-Poo
Average User Rating: 4.9 Total Number of Reviews: 8 Overall Score: 78.6 Many shih-poos have the head shape of a Shih Tzu and the coat of a poodle. Shih-poos are playful and fun around children, making them a great dog for families.
#6. Labrabull
Average User Rating: 5
Total Number of Reviews: 6
Overall Score: 80.5
The Labrabull breed combines the many talents of both the Labrador retriever and the American pit bull terrier, and are known for their many talents and strength.
#5. Labradane
Average User Rating: 5 Total Number of Reviews: 7 Overall Score: 80.5 This giant crossbreed between a Labrador retriever and a Great Dane makes a great watch dog.
#4. Jack Chi
Average User Rating: 5
Total Number of Reviews: 7
Overall Score: 80.5
Jack chis will keep you on your feet because they are active and playful dogs. Born to Chihuahuas and Jack Russell terriers, these dogs need extra patience to be trained.
Note: The jack chi and labradane tied with overall scores of 80.5.
#3. Pomchi
Average User Rating: 5 Total Number of Reviews: 8 Overall Score: 80.6 Pomchis, a mix of Chihuahuas and Pomeranians, are adorable pups with an average life expectancy between 12 and 18 years. Note: The cavapoo and pomchi tied with overall scores of 80.6.
#2. Cavapoo
Average User Rating: 5
Total Number of Reviews: 8
Overall Score: 80.6
A cavapoo, born to a Cavalier King Charles spaniels and a poodle, is easy to train, loving, social and is known to be great around kids.
Note: The cavapoo and pomchi tied with overall scores of 80.6.
#1. Chiweenie
Average User Rating: 5
Total Number of Reviews: 9
Overall Score: 80.7
Chiweenies are the favorite cross-bred dog. They are fun and outgoing, but because they are a cross between Chihuahuas and dachshunds, expect this mixed breed to be stubborn and difficult to train.
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