20 Kinds of Doodle Dogs and Poodle Mixes
Goldendoodles are one of the most popular kinds of doodle dogs.
There are so many kinds of doodle dogs that you may wonder which types of these lovable poodle mixes are the best for you. From the common Labradoodle to the more unusual Rottle, there is an oodle to suit every lifestyle. Here is an overview of the wildly popular doodle - or oodle - dogs with insights into their personalities, grooming, and requirements.
What Are Doodle Dogs?
Doodles are dogs that are bred by mixing poodles with other breeds. On the poodle side, doodles may have a toy, miniature, or Standard Poodle in their lineage. And the other half of the dog is another breed. Doodles are a relatively recent trend in the dog world, and these popular pups are not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Poodles are highly intelligent and trainable, and they have a hypoallergenic, curly coat, making them the perfect breed to form the foundation for doodle dogs.
Doodle Personalities
As with all breeds, doodles can have a wide range of personalities. Their genetics can influence their personality, however, and here are some general traits for the most popular kinds of doodle dogs as well as fun facts.
Top 20 Kinds of Doodle Dogs
1. Goldendoodle (Golden Retriever + Poodle)
Goldendoodles are among the most popular kinds of doodle dogs. These sweet-tempered pups combine the friendliness and eagerness to please of a Golden Retriever with the intelligence and trainability of a Poodle.
Weight: 50 to 75 pounds
Height: 22 to 25 inches
Lifespan: 8 to 12 years
Personality: Friendly, smart, energetic, sociable, playful.
2. Labradoodle (Labrador Retriever + Poodle)
Labradoodles are the original doodle dog. These pups combine playfulness with athleticism and intelligence. Labradoodles are sociable, trainable, playful, athletic, and sweet-tempered.
Weight: 50 to 75 pounds
Height: 22 to 25 inches
Lifespan: 7 to 12 years
Personality: Friendly, playful, athletic, trainable, outgoing
3. Cavapoo (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel + Poodle)
Cavapoos are one of the most mild-mannered kinds of doodle dogs, and they’re small, making them excellent apartment dogs and companions. They’re sweet-tempered like the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and intelligent and trainable like Poodles.
Weight: 8 to 25 pounds
Height: 9 to 14 inches
Lifespan: 10 to 15 years
Personality: Gentle, calm, playful, curious
4. Bernedoodle (Bernese Mountain Dog + Poodle)
Bernedoodles combine the calm, sweet temperament of the Bernese Mountain Dog with a Poodle’s curly hypoallergenic coat and intelligence. These large pups are playful and gentle companions and make excellent family pets.
Weight: 70 to 90 pounds
Height: 23 to 29 inches
Lifespan: 7 to 12 years
Personality: Calm, gentle, even-tempered, affectionate, playful
5. Aussie Doodle (Australian Shepherd + Poodle)
Aussiedoodles are energetic, athletic, intelligent dogs that blend the intelligence and athleticism of Poodles and Australian Shepherds. These high-energy dogs love to play and stay active and can make great running partners or agility dogs.
Weight: 25 to 70 pounds
Height: 10 to 15 inches
Lifespan: 10 to 15 years
Personality: Energetic, playful, smart, loyal, active
6. Sheepadoodle (Old English Sheepdog + Poodle)
Sheepadoodles are smart, playful, loving, and energetic dogs. These pups are low shedders and are in tune with their owner’s emotions, making them popular as therapy and emotional support dogs.
Weight: 60 to 80 pounds
Height: 16 to 22 inches
Lifespan: 7 to 12 years
Personality: Playful, friendly, smart, active
7. Rottle (Rottweiler + Poodle)
Rottles are a mix of Poodles and Rottweilers. These large dogs are athletic, active, loyal, intelligent, and protective of their humans. Rottles are often eager to please and easy to train, making excellent dogs for active people.
Weight: 50 to 90 pounds
Height: 10 to 25 inches
Lifespan: 8 to 10 years
Personality: Athletic, energetic, loyal, eager to please
8. Yorkiepoo (Yorkshire Terrier + Poodle)
Yorkiepoos are a mix of Yorkshire Terriers and Toy Poodles. These tiny pups are intelligent, affectionate, outgoing, and gentle. They can be barkers as they are often on alert to guard their territory.
Weight: 5 to 15 pounds
Height: 7 to 15 inches
Lifespan: 10 to 12 years
Personality: Affectionate, gentle, loyal, confident.
9. Schnoodle (Schnauzer + Poodle)
Schnoodles come in different sizes, depending on the type of Poodle and Schnauzer (miniature or giant) that they’re mixed with. These outgoing dogs love attention and make excellent family pets. They are smart, active, friendly, and trainable.
Weight: 5 to 70 pounds
Height: 10 to 26 inches
Lifespan: 8 to 12 years
Personality: Smart, friendly, charming, and active.
10. Whoodle (Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier + Poodle)
Whoodles are lovable, goofy, active, and affectionate dogs. They combine the charm and playfulness of the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier with the intelligence of the Poodle.
Weight: 20 to 45 pounds
Height: 14 to 20 inches
Lifespan: 8 to 12 years
Personality: Playful, goofy, affectionate, smart.
11. Irish Doodle (Irish Setter + Poodle)
Photo by Thijs Scheper.
Irish Doodles have the athleticism of the Irish Setter and Poodle. They are active, intelligent, affectionate, and can have a stubborn streak. These hypoallergenic pups usually have stunning red coats.
Weight: 40 to 70 pounds
Height: 22 to 28 inches
Lifespan: 12 to 15 years
Personality: Athletic, smart, playful.
12. Boxerdoodle (Boxer + Poodle)
Boxerdoodles are playful and active dogs that can make great family pets. They range in size from small to large, depending on the size of the Poodles in their lineage.
Weight: 12 to 70 pounds
Height: 10 to 25 inches
Lifespan: 12 to 15 years
Personality: Affectionate, active, playful, intelligent.
13. Shih-Poo (Shih Tzu + Poodle)
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Shih-Poos are small dogs that are dedicated, affectionate, cuddly, and intelligent. They enjoy lounging in your lap and also can be alert watchdogs.
Weight: 7 to 20 pounds
Height: 8 to 15 inches
Lifespan: 10 to 12 years
Personality: Cuddly, affectionate, loyal, friendly.
14. Foodle (Fox Terrier + Poodle)
Foodles are toy-sized pups with a mix of wire or smooth hair and curly poodle fur. These attentive small dogs make excellent apartment pets due to their small space requirements. Foodles are smart, easy to train, and attentive. Don’t let their small stature fool you, though - they are active dogs who still need regular exercise and training.
Weight: 9 to 12 pounds
Height: 10 to 11 inches
Lifespan: 10 to 13 years
Personality: Cuddly, active, intelligent, alert, attentive.
15. Cockapoo (Cocker Spaniel + Poodle)
Cockapoos are small to medium kinds of doodle dogs known for their hypoallergenic coats. These popular pups go back to the 1960s when they were bred as some of the first poodle mixes. Cockapoos are friendly, silly, easy to train, and affectionate.
Weight: 5 to 25 pounds
Height: 10 to 16 inches
Lifespan: 10 to 13 years
Personality: Smart, charismatic, affectionate, easy to train.
16. Maltipoo (Maltese + Poodle)
Maltipoos are small dogs that are a cross between a Maltese and a Toy or Miniature Poodle. These hypoallergenic pups are sweet-tempered, gentle, and friendly. Their coat colors range from creamy white to apricot, silver, or chocolate.
Weight: 5 to 20 pounds
Height: 8 to 14 inches
Lifespan: 10 to 13 years
Personality: Affectionate, gentle, friendly.
17. Pomapoo (Pomeranian + Poodle)
Pomapoos are friendly mixes between Pomeranians and Poodles. These laid-back dogs are known for having big personalities. They are usually confident, friendly, and easygoing. They love to be showered with affection and do not do well with long periods of isolation.
Weight: 5 to 15 pounds
Height: 8 to 10 inches
Lifespan: 10 to 13 years
Personality: Friendly, happy, laid back.
18. Poochon (Bichon Frise + Poodle)
Poochons are toy-sized dogs that are a mix between Toy Poodles and Bichon Frises. They are usually happy, adaptable, cuddly, and sociable and do well with families or single-owner households.
Weight: 6 to 17 pounds
Height: 9 to 15 inches
Lifespan: 10 to 13 years
Personality: Sociable, intelligent, happy, and adaptable.
19. Pyredoodle (Great Pyrenees Mountain Dog + Poodle)
Pyredoodles are a mix between Standard Poodles and Great Pyrenees Mountain Dogs. They are gentle giants and have calm, even dispositions. Pyredoodles are protective and loyal from their Great Pyrenees’ side and make excellent companions.
Weight: 80 to 100 pounds
Height: 16 to 30 inches
Lifespan: 9 to 12 years
Personality: Calm, loyal, loving, protective, even-tempered.
20. Poogle (Beagle + Poodle)
Poogles are energetic little dogs with big personalities. These pups are a mix between Beagles and Poodles and are usually hypoallergenic. Poogles are affectionate with their humans and can be wary of strangers. They have plenty of energy and need regular exercise to thrive.
Weight: 12 to 25 pounds
Height: 8 to 14 inches
Lifespan: 10 to 12 years
Personality: Active, spunky, affectionate, energetic.
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