Yorkie-Poo, Yorkshire Terrier × Poodle

Yorkiepoo Breed Guide

Terrier fire + Poodle smarts + a low-shedding coat — a tiny dog with enormous personality.

Weight: 3–14 lbs
Lifespan: 12–15 years
Energy: High
Shedding: Minimal
Trainability: Easy
Coat: Wavy to curly — minimal to no shedding
Good with kids: Yes
Good with other dogs: Yes

The Yorkiepoo (Yorkshire Terrier × Toy Poodle) combines two of the most popular toy breeds into a compact, spirited, highly intelligent companion. This cross gives you the Yorkie's bold personality and the Poodle's trainability, with a low-shedding coat that's friendly to allergy sufferers. Yorkiepoos tend to be confident, curious, and deeply entertaining.

Personality

Yorkiepoos are energetic, curious, and very social — they want to be involved in everything. The Yorkie's terrier spirit means they're bold and playful, sometimes to a fault. The Poodle's eagerness to please balances this out, making them more biddable than a purebred Yorkie. They bond strongly with their families and are excellent companions for active individuals or families with older children who can match their energy.

Appearance

Yorkiepoos typically have a soft, wavy to loosely curly coat that combines the Yorkie's fine silkiness with the Poodle's curl. Colors vary widely — black, tan, gold, cream, apricot, parti, and more are all possible. They're small dogs, typically under 10 lbs from Toy Poodle crosses, with bright eyes and the alert, lively expression common to both parent breeds.

Feeding

Small-breed formula twice daily. Yorkiepoo puppies are prone to hypoglycemia — small, frequent meals and a calorie supplement like Nutri-Cal on hand is important in the first few months. Both parent breeds can be somewhat picky — find a food your dog thrives on and stick with it.

Grooming

Brush 4–5 times per week to prevent tangles. Professional grooming every 6–8 weeks. The coat between the eyes can grow quickly and needs trimming or tying back to prevent eye irritation. Regular ear cleaning, nail trims, and dental care complete the routine.

Exercise

Yorkiepoos have significant energy relative to their size — plan for 30–45 minutes of active play and walking daily. They love learning tricks, fetch, and agility-style games. Mental stimulation is as important as physical activity.

Training

One of the most trainable small hybrid breeds. Both parent breeds are intelligent and responsive to positive reinforcement. Start training immediately with puppyhood — sit, down, leave it, crate training, and leash manners. The terrier influence means early, consistent training prevents bossiness from developing.

Health

Generally healthy with a lifespan of 12–15 years. Concerns include luxating patella (inherited from both parent breeds), tracheal collapse (Yorkie tendency), progressive retinal atrophy, and hypoglycemia in small or very young dogs. Reputable breeders DNA-test parent dogs.

Health Concerns to Know

Luxating patella
Tracheal collapse
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypoglycemia
Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
Dental disease

Fun Facts

Yorkiepoos can inherit a wide range of coat types even within the same litter — some wavy, some curly, some straighter.
The Yorkiepoo's intelligence makes them excellent trick-training candidates — many learn 20+ commands with consistent work.
Despite weighing under 10 lbs, Yorkiepoos are often described by their owners as 'big dogs in tiny bodies.'

Yorkiepoo FAQ

How big do Yorkiepoos get?

From Toy Poodle × Yorkie crosses: typically 3–10 lbs. From Mini Poodle crosses: up to 14 lbs. Actual size depends heavily on the size of both parent dogs.

Are Yorkiepoos good with cats?

The terrier in Yorkiepoos can make them interested in chasing smaller animals, but early socialization with cats usually results in peaceful cohabitation. Introducing them as puppies gives the best results.

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