How long does a Poodle Papillon Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–17 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Papillon (14–16 years).

Is a Poodle Papillon Mix easy to train?

Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Poodle Papillon Mix

A Poodle Papillon mix is a cross between a Poodle and a Papillon. Most grow into toy-sized dogs of 4–8 lb and live 12–17 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, source

Papillon, a purebred dog — PapillonPhoto: Gvdmoort, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight4–8 lbcan be 4–10 lb

Height8–10 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–17 years

SizeToy-sized

How big does a Poodle Papillon Mix get?

Toy Poodle4–6 lb

The mix4–8 lb

Papillon5–10 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Poodle Papillon Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 8–10 inches at the shoulder, against 8–10 in for the Toy Poodle and 8–11 in for the Papillon.

Size figures assume a Toy Poodle parent, the size closest to the Papillon. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Very high

The Poodle rates very high and the Papillon very high; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as agile, intelligent, self-confident. The Papillon as friendly, alert, happy. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Poodle vs Papillon vs the mix

Trait	Toy Poodle	Poodle Papillon Mix	Papillon
Weight	4–6 lb	4–8 lb	5–10 lb
Height	8–10 in	8–10 in	8–11 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	12–17 yr	14–16 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Poodle Papillon Mix

How big does a Poodle Papillon Mix get?: Most grow to 4–8 pounds and 8–10 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–10 pounds.
How long does a Poodle Papillon Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–17 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Papillon (14–16 years).
Does a Poodle Papillon Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Poodle Papillon Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Papillon mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.