They’re quite popular and not without reason. Adorable cross breeds, like the Labradoodle, are typically created with the intent of folding the best of two breeds’ typical appearances and personalities into one great dog. 

And while you might meet a lot of Labradoodles these days, how much do you really know about them and other “designer” dogs? Find out with the quiz below.

Question: Which of these dogs is a Cockapoo?
Left
Right

Answer: The Cockapoo, on the right, is a mix of the Cocker Spaniel and Poodle. The dog on the left is a Goldendoodle.

Question: Goldendoodles are guaranteed to be hypoallergenic.
True
False

Answer: False. Goldendoodles are sometimes promoted as being hypoallergenic, but there’s no scientific evidence that any breed or cross breed won’t cause allergies. Reputable breeders don't offer a guarantee.

Question: This dog is a cross of a Labrador Retriever and which other breed?
Basset Hound
Dachshund
Beagle

Answer: The Basador is a mix of the typically lumbering Basset Hound and the energetic Labrador Retriever. 

Question: Poo dogs are usually Standard Poodle mixes.
True
False

Answer: False. Generally, Doodle dogs are bred from Standard Poodles and Poo dogs are bred from Miniature or Toy Poodles — but some Doodle dogs are bred from Poodles of various sizes, such as the Goldendoodle and Labradoodle.

Question: Which of these Pug mixes is part Beagle?
Left
Middle
Right

Answer: The Puggle, which is a Pug and Beagle mix, is on the right. The Chug is in the middle and the Pugapoo is on the left.

Question: Wally Conron, head breeder for the Australian Guide Dog Association, became the first person to deliberately breed Labradoodles in which year?
1979
1989
1999

Answer: Conron bred Labradoodles for a guide dog school in 1989.

Question: The Poodle, which is part of so many designer breeds, is known for usually being smart, family-friendly and easy to train.
True
False

Answer: True. Poodles have had a reputation for being frou-frou, but they also tend to have an Einstein brain and a great sense of humor and are often wonderful family dogs.

Question: The Cavapoo, a mix of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and a Poodle, isn’t typically much for snuggling.
True
False

Answer: False. The fun-loving Cavapoo can be quite trainable — but he might prefer snuggling on the couch to working on his obedience skills.

Question: Which designer breed is pictured here?
Labradoodle
Aussiedoodle
Goldendoodle

Answer: The Aussiedoodle is a mix of two breeds known for their intelligence: the Australian Shepherd and the Standard or Toy Poodle. He can make a fantastic therapy dog.
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