Welcome to The Puppy House. We specialize in raising the best Yorkiepoo puppies with the best genetics from our amazing pure-bred Yorkshire Terriers and Toy Poodles. They are healthy and have excellent temperaments. All of our puppies have been fully health checked and are waiting to find their forever homes. We take great pride in raising the highest quality Yorkiepoos.
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The Yorkiepoo is what you get when you cross a Yorkshire Terrier with a Poodle, and it might be the most underrated small dog in the country. People come to us wanting a Yorkie and leave wanting a Yorkiepoo, usually once they hear about the coat.
We raise Yorkiepoos alongside our Yorkshire Terriers on our family farm in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Over some time now, we have placed these puppies, and have learned which questions matter and which ones the internet gets wrong. A Yorkiepoo is a crossbreed, not a purebred, and that one fact changes how you should think about everything from the coat to the size to the price. This page walks through all of it, including the parts other breeders leave out.
One note before we go further. You will see this dog breed name spelled a dozen ways online: Yorkie Poo, Yorkipoo, Yorkie-Poo, Yorkidoodle, even Yoodle. They all mean the same dog. We use Yorkiepoo throughout this page because that is what most families search for, and whether you spell it as one word or two, you are looking at the same crossbreed.
A Yorkiepoo has one Yorkshire Terrier and one Poodle somewhere in its family tree. That is the whole definition, and it is looser than most people expect.
The Poodle side is almost always a Toy or Miniature Poodle, because the whole point is to keep the dog small. Breeders pick the Poodle for a reason beyond size. Poodles are among the smartest dogs alive, they shed very little, and they bring a coat that many allergy sufferers tolerate well. Pair that with the boldness and devotion of a Yorkshire Terrier and you get a dog that is clever, affectionate, and doesn’t leave hair all over your house.
Here is the part we spend the most time explaining to families. Because they are a mix, a puppy can lean toward the Yorkie parent, lean toward the Poodle parent, or land somewhere in the middle. Two puppies in the same litter can grow up looking and acting like different dogs. That variation is normal for any crossbreed, and it is not a flaw. It simply means you should choose a Yorkiepoo based on the actual puppy in front of you, not on a photo of someone else’s dog.
Because the Yorkiepoo is a crossbreed, the major kennel clubs like the AKC do not register it. That surprises some buyers, but it is true of every doodle and every designer mix. A few smaller hybrid registries list the Yorkiepoo, though registration papers on a crossbreed do not tell you much. What tells you something is the health testing on the parents, and we will come back to that.
Read this section twice if you read nothing else, because it is the one almost every other Yorkiepoo site skips or bungles. If you understand generations, you understand what you are buying. If you do not, you are guessing.
When you cross two breeds, breeders track how many crosses back the family goes using a shorthand. The letter F stands for filial, which is just a scientific way of saying generation. The number tells you how many generations in you are. A B generation means a puppy was bred back to a purebred Poodle.
Here is what each one means in plain terms:
Now for the part the sales-focused sites skip. The generation label is a guide, not a guarantee. It describes the odds, not the outcome. An F1b puppy is likely to have a curlier, lower shedding coat, but genes still roll the dice on each individual puppy. Any breeder who promises you a specific adult coat or a specific adult weight from a generation label alone is overselling.
What predicts a puppy’s coat is the coat genetics of its two parents, not the letter on the paperwork. A breeder who knows their lines can tell you far more than a generation label ever will. When you talk to us, ask about the parents. That is the conversation worth having.
This is a small dog, but the size range runs wider than most breeds because two different Poodle sizes go into making one.
Most Yorkiepoos weigh between seven and fifteen pounds and stand seven to fifteen inches tall at the shoulder. Where your puppy lands depends mostly on the Poodle parent. A Yorkiepoo from a Toy Poodle tends to finish on the smaller end, often under ten pounds. A Yorkiepoo from a Miniature Poodle usually finishes larger, sometimes toward the top of that range.
This matters if you have a weight limit to work with. Some apartments and homeowner associations cap dog weight, and a few families need a dog small enough to travel in a cabin carrier. If size is a real constraint for you, tell us up front. We can point you toward puppies whose parents make the adult size far more predictable, and we will be straight with you about what we can and cannot promise.
A quick word on the teacup label, because you will see it attached to Yorkiepoos the same way it gets attached to Yorkies. There is no such thing as a teacup Yorkiepoo. It is a marketing term for a dog bred to be unnaturally small, and dogs bred that way carry far higher risks of fragile bones, low blood sugar, and organ problems. We do not breed for it, and we would steer you away from anyone who charges a premium for it.
The coat is the reason most families choose this breed, so it deserves a careful answer.
The coat can come in straight, wavy, or curly. Straight coats favor the Yorkshire Terrier side. Curly coats favor the Poodle side. Wavy coats sit in the middle and are the most common result. Whatever the texture, a Yorkiepoo carries a single coat with no heavy undercoat, which is why the breed sheds so little compared to most dogs.
Now the hypoallergenic question, because it comes up on nearly every call. No dog is fully hypoallergenic. People react to dander and saliva, not to hair, and every dog produces both. What is true is that a Yorkiepoo sheds very little, so it spreads far less dander around your home than a shedding breed does. Many people with mild allergies live comfortably with a Yorkiepoo. People with severe allergies sometimes still react.
If allergies are the main reason you want this breed, there are two things that will stack the odds in your favor. Choose a puppy with a curlier coat, since the curly coat traps more loose hair and dander instead of releasing it into the air. Also lean more toward a higher Poodle generation like an F1b, where the extra Poodle genetics push the coat closer to the Poodle’s curly coat type. Even then, spend real time with an adult dog of similar coat before you commit. An hour in the same room tells you more than anything.
One more thing that catches new owners off guard. A Yorkiepoo’s coat often changes color as the puppy grows up. Dark puppies frequently lighten into silver, gray, or a softer version of their birth color over the first year or two. The texture can shift as well, from soft puppy fluff to the firmer adult coat. All of it is normal, and it comes with owning a dog that carries Yorkie and Poodle blood.
Ask a Yorkiepoo owner what their dog is like and you will hear two words again and again: smart and stuck to me.
The intelligence comes straight off the Poodle side. Poodles rank among the brightest breeds in the world, and Yorkiepoos inherit a big share of that. They pick up new commands quickly, they read your moods, and they get bored faster than a duller dog would. That brain is a gift and a small responsibility. Leave one with nothing to do, and it might invent a project of their own, and you may not care for the one it picks.
The devotion comes from both sides. Yorkshire Terriers bond hard to their people and Poodles are deeply people-focused, so a Yorkiepoo doubles down on that trait. It will follow you from room to room, settle against you on the couch, and notice the moment you reach for your shoes. Families tell us the constant companionship is their favorite thing about the breed.
They also have a bold streak, and you can thank the terrier for that. Most of the time she has no idea she is small at all. She will announce visitors, stand her ground with bigger dogs, and generally carry herself like a much larger animal. That fearlessness makes her a surprisingly good little watchdog. It also means she will bark if you let the habit take root, which brings us to the one little thing about this breed.
Yorkiepoos like to talk. The terrier in them wants to alert you, and a bright dog with time on her hands will find plenty to alert you about. The barking is entirely manageable with early training, and we cover how below. Left alone, though, it becomes the complaint we hear most from owners who skipped that step, and it is the reason to think twice if you share a thin apartment wall with a light sleeper.
We would rather place a puppy in the right home slowly than the wrong home quickly. Here is our honest read after years of raising this breed.
Yorkiepoos do wonderfully with singles, couples, retirees, people who work from home, and families with children old enough to handle a small dog with care. They suit apartments and houses equally. What they need is your company, not square footage. They travel well, they adapt to your energy level, and they are as happy on a quiet evening as on a walk.
Where do they struggle? Homes where everyone is gone ten hours a day are hard on this breed, because a Yorkiepoo left alone that long tends to bark, possibly chew, and grow anxious. Households with toddlers are a tougher fit too, since a small dog can be hurt by a fall or a rough grab, and a dog who gets handled roughly may get scared and snap in self-defense. We generally suggest waiting until children are school age and teaching them to sit on the floor to pet the dog rather than picking it up.
Other pets are usually no trouble. Most Yorkiepoos get along well with cats and other dogs, especially when they are introduced young. Keep an eye on the size gap during play, because a friendly seventy-pound dog can hurt a ten-pound dog without meaning any harm.
Small does not mean lazy, and the Poodle blood makes this dog more athletic than people expect.
Plan on providing thirty to sixty minutes of activity a day. Two short walks plus some play at home usually does it. A Yorkiepoo enjoys a new route and a new smell far more than the same loop every day, so mix it up when you can. Many of them love water and will happily wade into a kiddie pool, a trait they get from the Poodle side.
The mental side counts as much as the physical side. You have a thinking dog here, and a short puzzle can tire her the way a long run tires a bigger dog. Puzzle feeders, hide-and-seek with a treat, and quick training games all burn energy that would otherwise turn into mischief. Ten minutes of brainwork is worth a lot with this breed.
Walk them on a harness rather than a collar. Both parent breeds are prone to a windpipe problem that pressure on the neck makes worse, and the health section explains why this small change protects her.
As small dogs go, this is one of the more trainable ones you can bring home. The Poodle’s intelligence means they learn fast, and the strong bond with you means they want to please. Short, upbeat sessions with a treat in hand work best. Keep them under ten minutes, end on a win, and they will look forward to the next one.
The one wrinkle of this breed is the terrier stubbornness. Some Yorkiepoos, especially those who favor the Yorkie side, will decide they know better. Consistency in training beats force every time with this breed. A dog who learns that the rules never bend will stop testing them.
Toy breeds take a little longer to house train than big dogs, and it is not about stubbornness. A small puppy has a tiny bladder and physically cannot hold it for long. Most Yorkiepoos become reliable somewhere between six and eight months, which is normal for any dog breed of this size.
A few things that will speed it along. Take them out on a schedule instead of waiting for her to ask, which means every hour or two for a young puppy and always right after they wake, eat, drink, or play. Use the same door and the same spot outside every time. Praise her the instant they go potty, while they are still outside, because praise delivered back indoors teaches them nothing. Clean any accident with an enzyme cleaner so no scent lingers to draw her back. And never scold an accident. If you punish a puppy for having an accident, they learn to hide where they need to go to the bathroom.
Start early, because this habit is far easier to prevent than to undo. Teach your dog a word that means the noise is finished. Let them sound off once or twice, say the word, and reward them the moment they go quiet. They will quickly learn that silence pays and barking does not. Do not shout over her. To a dog, shouting sounds like you are agreeing with them and participating. Managing what they can see helps too. A Yorkiepoo posted at a window overlooking the sidewalk will bark at everyone who passes, so close the blinds or move her bed and half the problem disappears.
The weeks between three and sixteen weeks of age really shape how a dog handles the world for the rest of their life. Part of that window closes before your puppy ever comes home, which is why the way a breeder spends those early weeks matters so much. We raise our litters around our family, so the puppies grow up around children, noises, visitors, and the ordinary noise of a busy family. Your job is to pick up where we leave off. Introduce them to new people, surfaces, sounds, and calm dogs, and keep each new thing short and positive. A confident adult Yorkiepoo is nearly always a puppy who met different things in the world at an early age and enjoyed it.
The coat that makes this breed so appealing is also its biggest standing commitment, and how much work it takes depends on the texture of the coat your puppy inherits and the length you choose to keep it.
Plan on brushing several times a week at a minimum, and more often for curlier coats, since curl mats faster. Work through the coat with a pin brush first, then follow with a metal comb to catch anything the brush skated over. A coat brushed dry tends to break, so mist it lightly with water or a leave-in conditioner first. If you keep the coat long, expect to brush closer to every day.
Most owners keep their Yorkiepoo in a short puppy cut, trimmed to an inch or so all over with the face tidied up. It looks tidy, it stays comfortable, and it cuts the brushing down considerably. Plan on a professional groomer every six to eight weeks for a puppy cut. A curlier coat kept a bit longer needs a visit every four to six weeks.
Bathe your puppy every two to three weeks with a gentle dog shampoo. Rinse until you are sure every trace of soap is gone, or the residue will leave them itchy. Dry the coat on a low, cool setting while brushing, since a damp Yorkiepoo coat left alone will mat.
Both parent breeds have ears that need watching. As they get older, hair grows down inside the ear canal and traps moisture, which invites infection. Check their ears weekly, keep the hair around them trimmed, and ask your groomer or vet to show you how to keep the canal clean.
Wipe under their eyes daily with a damp cloth to keep tear staining down, and trim their nails every three to four weeks. Get them used to having their mouth handled early too, because dental care is not optional with this breed. More on that below.
Start grooming young. Wait until your puppy is fully vaccinated for that first salon visit, and keep the first visit short and pleasant; then they will accept grooming happily for the rest of their life.
Yorkiepoos are small dogs with fast metabolisms, and that shapes how you feed them.
A puppy needs three to four small meals a day. Skipping meals carries real risk at this size, for a reason we explain in the health section. An adult does well on two measured meals a day. Leaving food out all day is a poor idea for this breed. It makes house training harder, hides the early signs of a dog slowing down or not eating their food, and adds weight that strains their small joints.
Choose a quality small breed formula with kibble sized for a little mouth. Measure the portions instead of guessing, since a single extra pound on a dog this small is like a person carrying an extra twenty. When you switch foods, do it slowly over a week to ten days, because a sudden change usually ends in an upset stomach.
Keep treats to a small share of the puppy’s daily food. A single biscuit made for a large dog can be a big part of what a Yorkiepoo should eat for an entire day.
Yorkiepoos have long life spans. Twelve to fifteen years is the average life expectancy range, and well-cared-for dogs often live longer.
You will sometimes hear that crossbred dogs are automatically healthier than true purebreds based on an idea called hybrid vigor. This idea has some truth to it, because a wider gene pool can dilute some health risks. But it is sometimes oversold by breeders. A Yorkiepoo can inherit the health problems of either parent, and puppies in the same litter can draw different risks. So here is the fair way to think about it. A Yorkiepoo is not guaranteed to be healthier, but one from health-tested parents is far more likely to be. That is where responsible breeding earns its keep.
Because both the Yorkshire Terrier and the Poodle are toy-sized dogs, they share several of the same concerns, which means the Yorkiepoo inherits a fairly consistent short list. None of these is a certainty. Most Yorkiepoos never develop most of them. But you should know what to watch for. This is a list of every possible thing that can happen to your puppy. Kind of like the list of possible side effects on medicine bottles. Our strict breeding program and in-depth genetic and health testing drastically lower the chance of these happening.
This issue can cause the puppy’s kneecap to slip out of its groove; it affects almost every small toy breed. The tell of this issue is a quick skip or hop on a back leg by a dog, after which the dog trots on it again as if nothing happened. Mild cases of this are managed by keeping them lean and limiting hard jumping. Severe cases sometimes need surgical repair to head off future arthritis. A set of pet steps by the couch and bed can also help prevent this problem, along with removing additional wear on their small knees.
Dental disease is the most common health problem in most small dogs and the easiest one to prevent. They have a full set of teeth in a tiny jaw, so teeth crowding traps food and bacteria, tartar builds quickly, and neglected gums lead to lost teeth and infection that can reach the heart and kidneys. Daily brushing with a dog toothpaste is the best thing you can do for her long-term health, alongside the professional cleanings most small dogs need as adults. Watch for bad breath, red gums, and dropping food while eating.
Very small puppies can quickly drop into low blood sugar after stress, a missed meal, or a hard play session. The signs are wobbliness, a glassy stare, and, in serious cases, trembling or a collapse. If you see it, quickly rub a little honey or corn syrup on their gums and call your vet at once. The sugar on their gums buys a little time, but they still need to be seen by a vet. We send every puppy home with feeding instructions for this reason, and it is why we refuse to breed for tiny size. Most puppies outgrow the risk by four to six months.
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is when the top of the thigh bone loses its blood supply and begins to break down, usually between four months and a year of age. You will see a back leg growing steadily more lame, often with muscle loss on that side. Surgery generally corrects it, and dogs recover well.
The windpipe is held open by rings of cartilage that can weaken over time, mostly in dogs with Yorkshire Terrier blood. A dry, honking cough is the classic sign. Preventing collapsing trachea is the reason we ask every family to walk their Yorkiepoo on a harness instead of a collar, since a collar presses straight on the windpipe every time the dog pulls. Keeping your puppy lean helps as well, and most cases are managed with weight control and medication.
The Poodle side brings a small risk of progressive retinal atrophy, which is a gradual loss of vision, and both parents can pass down cataracts. Squinting, cloudiness, redness, or bumping into things warrants a vet visit rather than a wait. A responsible breeder screens the parents’ eyes, which lowers the odds considerably.
A portosystemic shunt is where a blood vessel formed wrong before birth, letting blood skip the liver so toxins build up in the body. Affected puppies grow slowly, stay thin, and seem dazed after meals. It shows up in some Yorkshire Terrier bloodlines and is diagnosed with blood work, often corrected with surgery. It appears more often in dogs bred purely for tiny size, one more reason we breed toward healthy proportions.
Good health starts long before a puppy is born.
We choose our Poodle and Yorkshire Terrier parents for temperament and structure as carefully as we choose them for looks, and both dogs behind every litter are health and genetically tested for the conditions above before we ever pair them. We keep records of how our litters turn out, which is what lets us tell a family something useful about coat and size instead of just reciting a generation label.
Our puppies grow up in our home and kennel in Sugarcreek, Ohio. They are underfoot from the start, surrounded by our family and the everyday noise of a family with children in it. Every puppy goes through Early Neurological Stimulation in its first weeks, a short daily handling routine linked to steadier nerves later in life, and each one is handled every day from three weeks old.
Living with our puppies means we know them as individuals before they leave. Yorkiepoos vary, and we use what we learn about each one to match them to the right family. If the puppy you liked in a photo is not the right fit for your household, we will tell you plainly and help you find the one who is.
Every puppy leaves us with a full veterinary exam, a microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations, complete medical records, a sample of their food, a toy, and a blanket that smells like her littermates. Each comes with a one-year genetic health guarantee.
If you are talking to other breeders, and you should, these questions separate the good ones from the rest:
The purchase price is only the start. Plan for these ongoing costs:
The best way to choose a Yorkiepoo is in person, since so much about this crossbreed comes down to the individual puppy. Visit us by appointment in Sugarcreek and you can feel the coat texture for yourself, see how big the parents are, and watch how the puppy behaves outside of a photo. Meeting the mother tells you more about your puppy’s future than any label on a listing ever will.
Too far to drive? We deliver Yorkiepoos to families across the country, and we will hop on a video call first so you can meet your puppy and ask everything before you commit.
Reach us at (330) 275-4443 with anything this page left unanswered.
