List Of Hybrid Dogs & Their Unusual Mixed Breed Names

Following is a list of hybrid dog breeds, according to the American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHC) — so you’ll know what to call your mixed breed dogs… instead of just calling them mutts.

Can you guess what the most common cross breed dog is?

It’s the Poodle.

Maybe that’s because the Poodle is the only dog that comes in 3 sizes — all of which are very popular. So that means there are many more dogs (toy, miniature, and standard sizes) that can be paired with a Poodle. It probably also has something to do with the fact that Poodles have some fantastic features and characteristics — like they’re super smart, their fur is hypoallergenic, and they don’t shed.

The Day I Realized Hybrid Dog Breeds Were Here To Stay

I’ve always had dogs:

• Before I knew better (when I was in college), I bought purebred dogs and raised them from puppyhood through their senior years.
• Since college (which is most of my adult life), I’ve rescued mixed breed dogs — or mutts — instead and have always raised them from puppies to old age as well. Currently, I have a Labrador Retriever / Great Pyrenees (which we call a Great Lab), a Shepherd / Beagle (which we call a Sheagle), and a Golden Retriever / Great Pyrenees (a Golden Pyrenees).

These days, a lot of people are purposely choosing hybrid dog breeds or designer dog breeds instead of everyday mutts and rescue dogs.

In case you’re wondering what a hybrid dog is…

When the 2 dog breeds which parented a puppy are known, that puppy is typically called a hybrid dog. Many (but definitely not all) hybrid dogs are small mixed breed dogs, and they are often referred to as designer dogs.

Heck, when I was checking out information about the new Monopoly board game, I noticed that even the Monopoly game tokens had been “modernized” to include hybrid dogs!

The classic Scottish Terrier dog in Monopoly has been replaced by a Labradoodle:

So it’s clear that big brands are keenly aware of the popularity of hybrid mixed breed dogs — so much so, that they often include popular hybrid dogs (such as the Labradoodle) in their marketing and production pieces.

The American Canine Hybrid Club recognizes all hybrids produced from purebred ancestry, preferably registered with a recognized registration service. A hybrid dog is a mix between two or more purebred dogs.

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Below is a Mixed Dog Breeds List that will help you decide what to call your own cross breed dogs — whether you know the breeds of the dog’s parents or not.

A Dog DNA Test makes it easy for you to see exactly which different breeds are in your dog’s genetic makeup. (I asked my vet and she said the results are generally fairly accurate.)

List Of Hybrid Dog Breeds

According to the American Canine Hybrid Club, these are some of the most popular recognized hybrid breeds and their unique mixed breed dog names:

Each hybrid dog breed name is included under both of the dog breed categories it represents.

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Alaskan Malamute Mix Dog Breeds

American Eskimo Mixed Dog Breeds

Australian Shepherd Mix Breeds

Basset Hound Mix Dog Names

Beagle Mix Dog Breeds

Bichon Frise Mixed Breed Dogs

Bolognese Dog Breed Names

Boston Terrier Mixed Breed Dogs

Boxer Dog Breed Names

Brussels Griffon Mix Dog Names

Bulldog Mix Breed Dogs

Cairn Terrier Mixed Breed Dogs

Cavalier King Charles Mix Dog Breed Names

Chihuahua Mix Dog Breed Names

Chinese Crested Dog Breed Names

Cocker Spaniel Mix Breeds

Dalmatian Mixed Breed Dogs

Dachshund Mix Dog Breeds

English Toy Spaniel Dog Breed Names

German Shepherd Mixed Breed Dogs

Golden Retriever Mix Breeds

Havanese Mix Dog Breed Names

Jack Russell Mixed Breed Dogs

Japanese Chin Mix Dog Breed Names

Lab Mix Breed Names

Lhasa Apso Mix Dog Breed Names

Maltese Mix Breeds

Min Pin Mixed Breed Dog Names

Miniature Schnauzer Mix Dog Breeds

Papillon Mix Breed Dogs

Pekinese Mixed Breed Dog Names

Pitbull Mix Breed Dogs

Pomeranian Mix Breeds

Poodle Mixed Breed Dogs

Pug Mix Breeds

Rat Terrier Mix Breeds

Rottweiler Mix Breed Dog Names

Scottish Terrier Mix Dog Breed Names

Shar-Pei Mixed Breed Dog Names

Shih Tzu Mix Dog Breeds

Silky Terrier Mixed Breed Dogs

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Mix Breed Names

Toy Fox Terrier Mix Breed Dog Names

Weimaraner Mix Breed Dog Names

Welsh Terrier Mix Dog Breeds

West Highland Terrier Mixed Breed Dogs

Yorkie Mix Dog Names

 Here’s the complete list from the ACHC — with any new additions.

How Hybrid Dog Breeds Are Named: The first breeder to create a new hybrid cross — and submit that breed to the ACHC — has the opportunity to name it.

More About Hybrid Mixed Breed Dogs

• Our Dog Breed Selector is filled with the pros & cons of popular dog breeds, from people who’ve actually had those types of dogs.
• A list of the Top 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds …see which are most popular by city, too.
• Check out the complete list of all dog breeds recognized by the AKC.
• Here are some really fun ideas for choosing dog names!
• Getting a new dog? Here are our best tips to make sure you pick the right dog for you.
• Like dogs and Monopoly? Then you’ll enjoy Dogopoly … a Monopoly game where everything is related to dogs.