If the Golden Retriever is everyone’s best mate and the Border Collie is the class brain, the Gollie is the teacher’s pet who brings the snacks, organises the fun, and still manages to win all the prizes. A mix of two of the world’s cleverest, kindest breeds, the Gollie is affectionate, eager, and far too …
If someone bottled pure mischief, added a dash of determination and a sprinkling of sass, they’d call it a Borkie. A cross between the Boston Terrier and the Yorkshire Terrier, this little livewire is packed with confidence, curiosity, and comedy. Borkies first popped up in the early 2000s when breeders decided to blend the Boston’s …
If sass, smarts, and sweetness could be bottled, it’d look exactly like a Pomapoo. A cross between the bold Pomeranian and the brainy Poodle, this little fluffball struts through life as if the world’s a stage and every human is lucky to be in the audience. Pomapoos first appeared in the late 1990s when breeders …
So You Want a Dog? Let’s Talk Fur, Freedom & Fairytales Gone Wrong Hello, future paw-rent! It’s me — Pickles, your scruffy, biscuit-obsessed guide to all things dog. Before you start picturing lazy Sundays and perfect walkies in the park, let’s get real for a moment. Puppies might look like bundles of joy, but behind …
Some dogs are athletes, some are adventurers… and some? Well, some are professional nappers. If you’ve ever dreamed of a furry pal who’ll happily snooze the day away while you binge Netflix, this list is for you. (Pickles’ Aside: I nap like a pro too — but these guys have turned it into an Olympic …
If a Poodle and a Shih Tzu walked into a salon together, the result would be the Shihpoo — equal parts brains, beauty, and bed-hog. This little hybrid has stolen hearts across the UK with its curly coat, expressive eyes, and hilarious personality. Originally bred as a low-shedding companion for people who wanted a clever …
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a Dalmatian and a Poodle had a lovechild, the Dalmadoodle is your answer — a head-turner with brains, beauty, and more energy than a toddler on a sugar rush. This striking crossbreed blends the Poodle’s smarts and low-shedding curls with the Dalmatian’s athletic build and trademark spots. …
Imagine if someone took a majestic Siberian Husky, shrank it in the wash, and added a dash of cheeky mischief — you’d have a Pomsky. These fluffy dynamos look like tiny wolves and act like toddlers who’ve had too much sugar. The Pomsky first popped up in the US around 2012 when breeders mixed the …
If joy had fur, it would look like a Poochon. A cross between the clever Poodle and the bubbly Bichon Frise, this little fluff ball is part genius, part goofball, and entirely devoted to its humans. Imagine a curly-haired comedian who adores cuddles, loves walkies, and thinks the world revolves around them — you’ve basically …
You know those impossibly cute, teddy-bear dogs all over Instagram? Chances are, you’re looking at a Cavapoochon. This living cloud is a mix of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Bichon Frise, and Poodle — and somehow manages to be clever, cuddly, and just a bit extra all at once. Originally bred in the early 2000s to …
Imagine a walking marshmallow with puppy-dog eyes and a PhD in cuddles — that’s the Cavachon. A cross between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Bichon Frise, this adorable mix has cornered the market on cute. But behind that fluff and charm lies a cheeky little personality that knows exactly how to get its …
Picture this: you’re in the garden, leaves swirling, a blur of fur darts past you, ears flapping, tail wagging, then the dog pauses, gives you a look that says, “Where’s next?” That’s a Sprocker in action — a cross between a Springer Spaniel and a Cocker Spaniel, blending energy, smarts, and absolute joy. Historically, breeders …