From an Afghan hound to an Irish Setter, discover the floppy-eared dog breeds known for their charming lugholes ...

While the Cockapoo and Havapoo are some of the most common mixes, there are some lesser-known 'Oodle' crosses which are guaranteed to make you smile.

From fluffy Samoyeds and statuesque Great Danes to cute Bichons and Cavapoos, here are some of the best family dog breeds ...

Also loved by the American public are the beagleman, a beagle mixed with a doberman pinscher; the shepherd chow, a chowchow ...