Do you know your cockapoo from a labradoodle? 10 new hybrid dogs explained

Ireland's dog boom has led to all sorts of fancy breed combinations in our parks and streets, with traits specially selected to suit modern life.  Just don't call them mongrels... 

A young cockapoo

With more people working from home than ever before, many people have decided it’s the right time for their families to welcome a four-legged friend. 

Although we’d encourage people to adopt their dogs where possible (check out organisations like Cork DAWG, Munster Lost and Found and the CSPCA), there is a high demand for certain breeds, in particular, some interesting crossbreeds.