Furry friends come in all shapes and sizes, and cross-bred puppies have a special charm.
From pomchis to Goldendoodles, dogs of multiple breeds often combine the most preferable qualities of specific breeds — but which one is the favorite?
To find out, we calculated the average user rating on PetBreeds, ranging from one to five, and the total number of reviews for each mixed-breed dog breed on our site, filtering out those with fewer than five reviews. With those two data points, we determined an overall score out of 100 for each breed. Finally, we ranked them from lowest to highest scores.
Note: Ties were broken by the number of reviews, and overall scores and average ratings were rounded to the nearest tenth.
10. Cavachon
Average User Rating: 4.5
Total Number of Reviews: 31
Overall Score: 75.1
A Cavachon, a mix of the Cavalier King Charles spaniel and the bichon frise, require very little grooming and shed minimally.
9. Chipin
Average User Rating: 4.8
Total Number of Reviews: 8
Overall Score: 76.6
Chipins, a cross between miniature pinschers and Chihuahuas, are difficult to train, but can participate in competitive obedience with the right amount of patience and perseverance.
8. Mastador
Average User Rating: 4.8
Total Number of Reviews: 15
Overall Score: 77.9
The mastador is a giant dog born to a mastiff and a Labrador retriever. Alert and protective, mastadors are commonly employed for search and rescue and hunting.
7. Shih-Poo
Average User Rating: 4.9
Total Number of Reviews: 8
Overall Score: 78.6
Many Shih-poos have the head shape of a Shih Tzu and the coat of a poodle. Shih-poos are playful and fun around children, making them a great dog for families.
6. Labrabull
Average User Rating: 5
Total Number of Reviews: 6
Overall Score: 80.5
The Labrabull breed combines the many talents of both the Labrador retriever and the American pit bull terrier, and are known for their many talents and strength.
5. Labradane
Average User Rating: 5
Total Number of Reviews: 7
Overall Score: 80.5
This giant crossbreed between a Labrador retriever and a Great Dane makes a great watchdog.
4. Jack Chi
Average User Rating: 5
Total Number of Reviews: 7
Overall Score: 80.5
Jack chis will keep you on your feet because they are active and playful dogs. Born to Chihuahuas and Jack Russell terriers, these dogs need extra patience to be trained.
Note: The jack chi and labradane tied with overall scores of 80.5.
3. Pomchi
Average User Rating: 5
Total Number of Reviews: 8
Overall Score: 80.6
Pomchis, a mix of Chihuahuas and Pomeranians, are adorable pups with an average life expectancy between 12 and 18 years.
Note: The cavapoo and pomchi tied with overall scores of 80.6.
2. Cavapoo
Average User Rating: 5
Total Number of Reviews: 8
Overall Score: 80.6
A cavapoo, born to a Cavalier King Charles spaniels and a poodle, is easy to train, loving, social and is known to be great around kids.
Note: The cavapoo and pomchi tied with overall scores of 80.6.
1. Chiweenie
Average User Rating: 5
Total Number of Reviews: 9
Overall Score: 80.7
Chiweenies are the favorite cross-bred dog. They are fun and outgoing, but because they are a cross between Chihuahuas and dachshunds, expect this mixed breed to be stubborn and difficult to train.
