Yorkipoo Breed Information and Pictures

Yorkipoo Breed

Yorkipoo Dog Picture
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Standard Yorkipoo Characteristics

Cross: Yorkshire Terrier, Poodle

Alternative Names: >Yorkie-poo, Yorkie Poo

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Height: Variable

Weight: Variable

Color: All colors

Hypoallergenic: Yes

Description & Appearance:

Yorkipoos are a hybrid dog crossed from a Yorkshire terrier and a Poodle. This cross gives a smooth silky wavy coat with a well-balanced and proportioned dog.

Temperament:

Yorkipoos are personable, playful, bright and spunky. They enjoy romping around with other pets, cats or dogs. Much like their Yorkshire terrier heritage, they are also brave and very loyal. Like their Poodle heritage, they are quite sharp and quick learners.

Yorkipoos are gentle natured and not very mischievous. Housebreaking is not as much of a challenge as it can be with a pure breed Yorkshire terrier. Smart and capable, they are always eager to learn new tricks. They make great family pets and do okay with children.

Health:

Yorkipoos are quite healthy benefiting from gene mixing and avoiding many of the hereditary health problems Yorkies and Poodles are known to have.

Yorkipoos in good health can live up to 15 years of age.

Care & Grooming:

Yorkipoos thrive well indoors and require only moderate exercise. They are very active yet and do enjoy the occasional walks and trips to the dog park.

Yorkipoos shed very little, making them a great hypoallergenic breed. They have a full coat of hair that should trimmed monthly by a professional groomer to keep the hair from matting. Regular brushing will keep the coat clean and tangle free. This mix breed is naturally clean and only needs to be bathed as necessary.

History:

As a hybrid breed, their history is short. Generally, Yorkipoo breeders aim to breed one generation of Yorkipoos from purebred Yorkshire terrier and Poodle parents. This is to take advantage of �hybrid vigor� and the Heterosis effect which results in a healthier, more vigorous dog with a reduced chance of genetic disease. Pure breeds and inbreeds often carry genetic disease. Heterosis is the phenomenon where crossing two inbred lines can yeild a progeny with superior genetic constitution. This increased health and vigor does not create a superior breed, but the advantages obtained from it is what produces hybrid vigor. This goal in this scenario is not to create a new breed, but to create a happy and healthy pet.