How long does a Poodle Whippet Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–16 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).

Is a Poodle Whippet Mix easy to train?

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

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Poodle Whippet Mix

A Poodle Whippet mix is a cross between a Poodle and a Whippet. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–30 lb and live 11–16 years.

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

Whippet, a purebred dog — WhippetPhoto: Sagaciousphil, 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.

Weight20–30 lbcan be 10–40 lb

Height14–18 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Poodle Whippet Mix get?

Miniature Poodle10–15 lb

The mix20–30 lb

Whippet25–40 lb

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

Height runs 14–18 inches at the shoulder, against 10–15 in for the Miniature Poodle and 18–22 in for the Whippet.

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

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Low

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

Low to very high

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

Grooming

Very low to very high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as active, proud, very smart. The Whippet as affectionate, playful, calm. 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 Whippet vs the mix

Trait	Miniature Poodle	Poodle Whippet Mix	Whippet
Weight	10–15 lb	20–30 lb	25–40 lb
Height	10–15 in	14–18 in	18–22 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	11–16 yr	12–15 yr
Shedding	very low	low	low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Hound

Questions about the Poodle Whippet Mix

How big does a Poodle Whippet Mix get?: Most grow to 20–30 pounds and 14–18 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 10–40 pounds.
How long does a Poodle Whippet Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–16 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Whippet (12–15 years).
Does a Poodle Whippet Mix shed?: Shedding is low. 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 Whippet Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Whippet mixes

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