designer dog

[ dih-zahy-ner dawg, dog ]

noun

1. a dog intentionally crossbred from two purebred dogs of different breeds, specifically to appeal to a market for certain desirable traits:

   If your interest in designer dogs tends to the smaller types, the diminutive Maltipoo may be just for you.

Word History and Origins

Origin of designer dog¹

First recorded in 1955–60