Yorkipoo
Canis lupus familiaris
Also called Yorkie Poo, Yoodle, Yorkiedoodle, Yorkapoo, Yorkerpoo
From United States.1
At a glance the quick version
Purina gives 2-7 kg; Adopt-a-Pet and Dogster give 5-15 lb (about 2.3-6.8 kg). No split by sex.
Coat and looks how to spot one
silky, wavy to curly
A soft, silky coat that can be gently wavy, fluffy or curly depending on which parent it favours. It sheds very little.231
Personality what they are like
A bright, bouncy and loving little dog that sticks close to its family. It is confident and playful, enjoys training games, and tends to announce visitors with a bark or two.231
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Moderate. About 30 minutes to an hour a day of walks and play; many enjoy agility or obedience training.132
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Brush daily or at least two to three times a week and plan a trim every 6-8 weeks. Clean ears weekly, trim nails every few weeks and brush teeth a few times a week.321
Home where they are happiest
Fits well into flats and smaller homes as long as it gets outdoor walks. Prefers a home where it is not left alone for long.12
Food basics what goes in the bowl
A good-quality food matched to its age, size and activity level.3
Company who they like around
Very people-oriented. Best with older, gentle children and usually friendly with other dogs; many live happily with cats.231
The story where it all began
The Yorkipoo is a US designer cross of the last few decades, made by pairing a Yorkshire Terrier with a Toy or Miniature Poodle. Breeders wanted a small, low-shedding companion. The Yorkie side goes back to terriers brought to Yorkshire by Scottish workers in the 1800s.31
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- The Royal Kennel Club
- Crossbreeds are not recognised as pedigree breeds, but they can be registered on the Activity Register and take part in agility, obedience and similar events.4
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Yorkipoo. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery month
- Ear checkevery 2 weeks
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery 2 days
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upevery year
Parents and lookalikes
Yorkshire Terrier
Maltipoo
Shih-poo
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- Yorkipoo - Purina UK purina.co.ukused for origin, history, size, exercise, living, fun fact
- Yorkie Poo Breed Profile - Adopt-a-Pet adoptapet.comused for size, lifespan, coat, colours, temperament, grooming, social
- Yorkie Poo - Dogster dogster.comused for other names, history, size, lifespan, colours, grooming, diet, fun facts
- What is a crossbreed dog? - The Royal Kennel Club royalkennelclub.comused for recognition
Checked 2026-10-01. Text is written in our own words from these sources.