Quiz: Test Your Designer Dog Breed Knowledge

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.