They are considered family-friendly, easy to train, and ideal for beginners–so-called “designer dogs” like Cockapoo or Labradoodle have been booming for years. But do these popular crossbreeds really ...

Designer “cross-breed” dogs, such as cockapoos, are often claimed to be healthier and better behaved than the pedigree breeds that are their parents. But two of the most popular cross-breeds, ...