Breed Info

Temperament

Curious & Social

  • Love being active
  • Confident ( which can get them in trouble with bigger dogs)
  • Social personality
  • Lively and friendly

Appearance

Charming & Silky

Build:

  • Friendly brown eyes
  • Short, blunt snout

Coat Type and Color:

  • Appearance depends on the genes of parents, some Yorki Poos look more like one parent over the other
  • Ideal for those with fur allergies
  • No undercoat
  • Silky, soft coat
  • Coats vary in length
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Cream
  • Multicolored

Size:

  • 3-14lbs
  • 7-15 inches tall

Exercise

Medium Activity

  • Yorkie Poos are small but need high-intensity activity
  • Daily playtime needed for physical and mental wellbeing
  • Sufficient exercises can come from walking, playing indoor or outdoors or at the park

We Recommend:

  • 30 minutes of daily activity
  • 6 miles of walking per week

Yorkie Poos were bred to encompass best traits from the Yorkshire Terrier and the Poodle.

The History of the Yorkshire Terrier:

  • Originated in England
  • Bred for hunting rodents
  • Recognized by American Kennel Club in 1885
  • Popular for showmanship and affectionate personalities

The History of the Poodle:

  • Can be traced to Roman & Egyptian times
  • The French used the variety of poodle sizes for duck hunting, sniffing out truffles and small companions
  • Used in circuses because of how quickly they learned tricks
  • Was the most popular breed in America from the 1950's to the 90's

Grooming:

  • Not heavy shedders
  • Brush a few times per week
  • Visit professional groomer regularly
  • Trim nails as necessary
  • Brush teeth a few times per week

Training:

  • Quick learners
  • Early training and socialization is recommended
  • Intelligent and follow directions well
  • Respond well to positive reinforcement