Unfortunately, the Yorkipoo is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Bich-poos are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Companionable
Playful

Active
Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Trainable
Cheerful
Faithful
Instinctual

Yorkipoos shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Bich-poos are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Yorkipoos are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Bich-poos as watchdogs - they're not effective.

United States

Australia

Poodle, Yorkie

Poodle and Bichon Frise

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1990s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Silver
Cream
Brown
Brown

Fawn
White

Yorkipoos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Bich-poos have medium-length coats.

A Yorkipoo can have a litter of 10-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Bich-poo can have a litter of 2-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Atopic Dermatitis
Portosystemic Shunt
Hyperadrenocorticism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease

Addison's Disease
Cushing's Disease
Corneal Dystrophy

Cushing's Disease
Separation Anxiety
Periodontal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA)

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Heart Analysis

Eye
Blood
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Yorkipoos thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Bich-poos' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Yorkipoo has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Bich-poo has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Yorkipoos require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Bich-poos need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Yorkipoos are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Bich-poos have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Yorkipoo dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Bich-poos bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Fetch, Zoomies, Car rides, Teaching tricks, Walking, Playing fetch

Walking, Petting, Running, Go to Beach, Play keep away, Walk, Go Camping, Swim, Tug-of-war, Nap, Chase, Off-leash, Eating Snacks, Sleep, Cuddling, N

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Yorkipoo, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bich-poo, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Yorkipoo has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Bich-poos have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Ideally, Yorkipoo should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Bich-poo should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper

The average per month expenses of a Yorkipoo is between $35 - $49. This makes an average of $420 - $588 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Bich-poo is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Yorkipoos are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Bich-poos make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Yorkipoos are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Bich-poos are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Yorkipoos are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Bich-poos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Yorkipoos are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

Bich-poos are highly friendly around strangers.

Yorkipoos are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Bich-poos are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.