Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Companionable
Playful

Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Quiet
Faithful

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

Cocker Shelties are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

United States

United States

Poodle, Yorkie

Shetland Sheepdog and Cocker Spaniel

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Silver
Cream
Brown
Brown

Sable
White
Black
Brown

Yorkipoos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Cocker Shelties are known for their coat length.

Wavy

Straight

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 Cocker Sheltie can have a litter of 6-8 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

Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Dermatomyositis
vonWillebrand’s Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Cushing's Disease
Separation Anxiety
Periodontal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Atopy

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

Hip X-Rays
Electrocardiogram
Eye Examinations
Urinalysis
Serum Chemistry
Complete Blood Count
Cardiac Ultrasound
Skin Biopsy
Electromyography (EMG)
Thyroid Panel

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

Cocker Sheltie has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Yorkipoos are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Cocker Shelties sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Fetch, Tug of war, Chase, Walks, Toys

Yorkipoos are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Cocker Shelties are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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 Cocker Sheltie, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Yorkipoos usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Cocker Shelties usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Cocker Shelties require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 6-15 pound (3 - 7 kg) Yorkipoo feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 25-35 pound (11 - 16 kg) Cocker Sheltie feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Yorkipoo is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of a Cocker Sheltie is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

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 Cocker Sheltie is between $48 - $73. This makes an average of $576 - $876 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.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Yorkipoos make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Cocker Sheltie is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

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

Cocker Shelties 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.

Cocker Shelties are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

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

Cocker Shelties 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.

Cocker Shelties are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Cocker Shelties are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.