Did You Know There Are 22 Different Poodle Mixes Out There? 😮

 Because let’s face it: everything gets better when you add “-doodle” or “-poo.”

Thinking about adding a four-legged floof to your family but trying to avoid a sneezing fit? Welcome to the wonderfully curly, occasionally chaotic world of doodle dogs—a.k.a. poodle mixes.

These hybrids combine the brains and low-shedding coats of poodles with the best traits of other breeds. The result? Dogs that are cute, smart, often allergy-friendly, and full of personality.

So whether you're here for the fluff, the photos, or because you just Googled "why are doodles so popular," we gotchu.

Let’s meet the mixes.

1. Goldendoodle

✨ Golden Retriever + Poodle
Bred for: Companionship, support work, family life
Temperament: Friendly, social, emotionally tuned-in
Goldendoodles were bred to combine the retriever’s people-loving nature with the poodle’s intelligence. These dogs live to be involved in everything you do and are often used in therapy and service work because they bond so deeply with people.

2. Labradoodle

✨ Labrador + Poodle
Bred for: Guide dog and allergy-friendly service work
Temperament: Steady, loyal, people-focused
The O.G. doodle. Labradoodles were created to help visually impaired handlers who also had allergies. They tend to be calm, reliable, and deeply attached to their people.