Yorkipoos are a Yorkie Poodle mix. They are therefore classified as part of the toy group although they are not yet a recognized breed.
A yorkie poo combines the best of both breeds; they have the sweet nature of Yorkshire terriers and the bright and perky antics of poodles.
Yorkiepoos have silky, non-shedding hair which can be curly, wavy or straight.
Depending on their parents size they can range from between height 7 – 12 inches and weight 4 – 15 pounds.
These dogs are easy to train and very quick to learn tricks due to the determination it gets from yorkies and the intelligence and quick wit of the poodle. They can however be pretty stubborn. They are pretty easy to housebreak, although as with Yorkshire terriers the males tend to be a bit harder.
As with Yorkshire Terriers, yorkie-poos make excellent watch dogs. They will let you know loud and clear if anyone tries to get near your house!!
Yorkie poodle mix dogs are ideal indoor pets and although they love going for long walks they do not demand too much hard exercise.
The mixed breed has been specifically bred as a non-shedding dog which also makes it a great dog for people who suffer from allergies.
Regarding health they are usually very healthy and up to now have had less genetic problems than both Yorkshire terriers and poodles. Their lifespan is expected to be between 10-14 years.
All of this however obviously depends on whether your pet has been bought from a good breeder. It is very important whenever breeding yorkipoos that the parents must always be a purebred Yorkshire terrier and a purebred poodle. The mother should also be the bigger of the two in order to avoid any birthing difficulties should the puppy get too big.
Please make sure that you buy your dog from a reputable breeder who will most likely have the best interest of the dog at heart not that of their pockets!! Or better yet check out yorkshire terrier rescues and adopt one!
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What Other Visitors Have Said
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Our Yorkshire terrier / Poodle Mix
Joseybug is 4 months old and full of energy. She gets along well with my male Dachshund who is 6 yrs old. We are still working on the potty training …
My Yorkipoo – Blondie
I have a 5 month old Yorkiepoo. Her name is Blondie. I don’t train her because I want her to feel free and just be herself. She’s very energetic; …
Kaka
Our yorkipoo is currently 8 months old and he absolutely loves to play with anything we give him. He did not eat very often when he was around 4-6 …
bella
She’s very energetic, loving, always happy to see me. Big kisses when I get home. Pleasant with strangers. The whole neighborhood knows and loves her. …
Roxy
Roxy came to us at 13 wks, we loved her instantly. She’s 5 months old now and weighs 4 Lbs. Her mother was a toy poodle & her Dad, a Yorkie. …
Bean our Yorkipoo
Bean is the cutest dog ever. She is the center of attention, very connected to people, eager to play with most anyone and loves to lick faces – especially …
Missy- our little girl
Missy is 4 months old and we got her from a Rescue when she was 10 weeks old. She now weighs 5 pounds and is 9 inches tall. She is a busy girl. …
My Yorkiepoo Ninja
My Yorkiepoo mix ninja is an angel sent from heaven. After my last dog max died we got another dog named ninja he is cute. He loves his dog toys …
Jeffery
My yorkipoo is solid black & weights 4.5 lbs. He is a very loving dog and will not go to anyone but me & my boyfriend. He is very loyal and always …
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