Best Suited For: Families with children, singles and seniors, apartments, houses with/without yards
This adorable dog is also called Yorkapoo, Yoodle, Yorkerpoo, or Yorkiedoodle.
It’s a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier (nickname Yorkie) and a miniature Poodle. Poodle mixes are at the forefront of the “hybrid movement”. Hybrids, or crosses, aim to eliminate the health problems associated with deeply inbred purebreds while providing the best of both breeds involved in the cross.
The Yorkie Poo, as any owner will insist, is one of the best examples of what’s right about hybrids.
Yorkie Poo Temperament As one would expect, the temperament of a Yorkie Poo has features of both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Poodle.
At this time we only breed F1's Purebred Yorkie to Purebred Mini Poodle.
We only have one Mini Poodle a male that are are able to use with other breeds to produce a number of Poo mixes. Though he is out of toy parents, it is a mini but we love him all the same and His name is Pretzel.
It’s likely that your Yorkie Poo’s temperament will be:
Intelligent: Both of his parent breeds are very smart. As a result, expect your Yorkie Poo to be highly intelligent and somewhat independent.
Training it something we recommended for any pup, this is a breed that requires it.
Loyal: The Yorkie Poo is fiercely loyal and forms strong bonds with his owner. He likes to be right by his owner’s side – preferably in their lap!
Confident: Don’t let the Yorkie Poo’s small size fool you. He has healthy self-esteem and can be spunky, bossy, and bold.
Gentle: The Yorkie Poo temperament is generally easygoing. They are good with most children. Young children do require more supervision and guidance with any pup.
Affectionate: Most Yorkie Poos love to get the attention involved with cuddling. But cuddly as they are, it is not a good idea to mix your Yorkie Poo with little children who haven’t yet learned to deal with active, wriggly dogs. Any puppy can an occasionally will nip if hurt. A Yorkie Poo is fairly fragile and can be easily injured with rough handling.
Friendly: This is a very friendly breed. The Yorkie Poo is good with strangers, other dogs, and children. But, as above, they should be supervised with very young kids.
Lively: The Yorkie Poo has a spunky, fun-loving personality. This is one of the hallmarks of the Yorkie Poo temperament. They are born entertainers.
Social: They love to be around people. Just being with you while you converse with your friends satisfies an innate need for attention. Yorkie Poos don’t like being left alone and can suffer from separation anxiety. They don’t do well in homes where no one is around during the day. They make especially good pets for retired seniors.
Energetic: The Yorkie Poo is not as high-strung as the Poodle can be. But he does have a high energy level. This dog likes to be busy!
Playful: The Yorkie Poodle dog loves to play games – whether it’s tug-of-war or fetch. So, keep games in mind for when you need an alternative to walks to keep them active and mentally stimulated.
Alert: The Yorkie Poo temperament is watchful and alert. These traits make him a great watchdog. He will always let you know when there’s something unusual in his environment. But he’s no guard dog he enjoys greeting strangers.
Vocal: This breed has a tendency to bark at nearly any stimulus. He needs early training to minimize this.
Yorkie Poo History :The hybrid Yorkie Poo has only been around for a little over 10 years. It was developed by crossing the Yorkshire Terrier with the miniature or toy Poodle. Both breeds are well established, so we know quite a lot about their history.
Yorkie Poo Training: The Yorkie Poo temperament lends itself well to training. His intelligence allows him to quickly grasp what’s required and he is likely to revel in the social environment. However, getting back to his parentage, remember that his Yorkshire Terrier ancestors had evolved into independent hunters, so if your Yorkie Poo displays stubborn independence you know who to blame. The Poodle, on the other hand, is known for their extreme intelligence – which can be a blessing and a curse. If a Poodle isn’t t rained properly, they’ll end up running the household!