How long does a Poodle Yorkie Mix live?

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

Is a Poodle Yorkie Mix easy to train?

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

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Poodle Yorkie Mix

A Poodle Yorkie mix is a cross between a Poodle and a Yorkshire Terrier. Most grow into toy-sized dogs of 4–6 lb and live 10–16 years.

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

Yorkshire Terrier, a purebred dog — Yorkshire TerrierPhoto: Gandalfelrojo2, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

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

Weight4–6 lbcan be 4–7 lb

Height8–9 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–16 years

SizeToy-sized

How big does a Poodle Yorkie Mix get?

Toy Poodle4–6 lb

The mix4–6 lb

Yorkshire Terrier4–7 lb

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

Height runs 8–9 inches at the shoulder, against 8–10 in for the Toy Poodle and 7–8 in for the Yorkshire Terrier.

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

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low

Poodle and Yorkshire Terrier have 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 low to very high

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

Grooming

Very high

Expect regular brushing and professional grooming every few weeks.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as agile, intelligent, self-confident. The Yorkshire Terrier as affectionate, sprightly, tomboyish. 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 Yorkie vs the mix

Trait	Toy Poodle	Poodle Yorkie Mix	Yorkshire Terrier
Weight	4–6 lb	4–6 lb	4–7 lb
Height	8–10 in	8–9 in	7–8 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	10–16 yr	11–15 yr
Shedding	very low	very low	very low
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Poodle Yorkie Mix

How big does a Poodle Yorkie Mix get?: Most grow to 4–6 pounds and 8–9 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 4–7 pounds.
How long does a Poodle Yorkie Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–16 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Yorkshire Terrier (11–15 years).
Does a Poodle Yorkie Mix shed?: Shedding is very low. Poodle and Yorkshire Terrier have 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 Yorkie Mix easy to train?: Trainability is very low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Yorkie mixes

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