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Name	Yorkipoo	Yorkshire Terrier	Shih-Poo
Origins	United States	England	China Tibet
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Group	Designer Dogs	Companion Dogs	Designer Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	No data available	Yorkie	Pooshi Shoodle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Cross Breed

Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo? Which is the smallest dog, Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo?	Small	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Yorkshire Terrier? Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo weight comparison:	4-15 pounds (2-7 kg)	2-3 kg (4-7 pounds)	8-15 pounds (4-7 kg) 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	10.5 pounds (5 kg)	2.5 kg (5.5 pounds)	11.5 pounds (5.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo? Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo height comparison:	7-8 inches (18-20 cm)	20-23 cm (8-9 inches)	8-15 inches (20-38 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	7.5 inches (19 cm)	21.5 cm (8.5 inches)	11.5 inches (29 cm)

Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo? Which is more expensive?	$500-$1000	$600-$1000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo?	Frequent: The Yorkipoo is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Yorkshire Terrier is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Shih-Poo is easier than average to get.

Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo intelligence:	Smart: The Yorkipoo dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Yorkshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Shih-Poo dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo trainability comparison.	Yorkipoo dogs are easy to train. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Shih-Poo dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo?	Yorkipoo dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Shih-Poo dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Yorkipoo dogs are average defenders. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Shih-Poo dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo? Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Companionable	Playful Independent Energetic Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal	Intelligent Loyal Sweet Companionable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo?	High: Yorkipoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Yorkshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Shih-Poo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo social needs comparison:	Yorkipoo dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Shih-Poo dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Yorkipoo dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Shih-Poo dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Yorkipoo dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Shih-Poo dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo playfulness comparison:	The Yorkipoo is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Yorkshire Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Shih-Poo is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo?	A lot: Yorkipoo is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Yorkshire Terrier is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The Shih-Poo rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo?	Very house-friendly dog the Yorkipoo breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Yorkshire Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Shih-Poo breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Yorkipoo dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Shih-Poo dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Shih-Poo dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Yorkipoo bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Yorkshire Terrier bite force: Weak.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Shih-Poo bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Yorkipoo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Yorkshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Shih-Poo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo mouthiness comparison:	Yorkipoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Shih-Poo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo health comparison. Which is the healthier: Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo?	The Yorkipoo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Yorkshire Terriers are commonly healthy dogs.	The Shih-Poo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo health problems comparison:	Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Epilepsy Portosystemic Liver Shunt Atopic Dermatitis Hyperplastic Dermatosis	Collapsed Trachea Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Portosystemic Liver Shunt Reverse Sneezing Hypoglycemia	Heatstroke Dental Problems
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Yorkipoo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Yorkshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Shih-Poo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo lifespan comparison. How long do Yorkipoo, Yorkshire Terrier and Shih-Poo breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	9-15 years The average lifespan of Yorkipoo: 12 years	12-16 years The average lifespan of Yorkshire Terrier: 14 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Shih-Poo: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shih-Poo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo? Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo energy level comparison:	Yorkipoo dogs are high-energy dogs.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are high-energy dogs.	Shih-Poo dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Yorkipoo dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Shih-Poo dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo?	Yorkipoo dogs don't need too much sleep.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs don't need too much sleep.	Shih-Poo dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 3/4 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Yorkipoo has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The Yorkshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Shih-Poo's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo coat comparison:	Curly Silky Soft Straight	Fine	Curly Straight Curly & Straight
Colors What are the original Yorkipoo, Yorkshire Terrier and Shih-Poo color?	Black Gray Tan Red Cream White Silver Sable Chocolate Apricot	Black Tan Blue Gold	Black White Brown Brindle Various combinations
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo? Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Yorkipoo doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Easy to groom: The Shih-Poo doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo? Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Yorkipoo dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Shih-Poo dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo?	Low 🔽 The Yorkipoo has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Yorkshire Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Shih-Poo has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Yorkipoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Yorkshire Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Shih-Poo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Yorkipoo dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Shih-Poo dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo? Which dog is more friendly?	Yorkipoo dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Shih-Poo dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo?	Yorkipoo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Shih-Poo dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo?	Yorkipoo dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Shih-Poo dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo?	Yorkipoo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Yorkshire Terrier dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Shih-Poo dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo?	Yes Yorkipoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Yorkshire Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Shih-Poo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Yorkipoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Yorkshire Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shih-Poo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Yorkipoos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Yorkshire Terriers are not recommended for elderly people.	Shih-Poos are commonly okay with elderly people.

Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Yorkipoo or Yorkshire Terrier or Shih-Poo? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo?	Not really Yorkipoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Yorkshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Shih-Poo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Yorkipoo and Yorkshire Terrier and Shih-Poo have?	3-6 puppies	4-6 puppies	3-4 puppies
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Yorkipoo vs Yorkshire Terrier vs Shih-Poo Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Toy breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Toy Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Not recognized by any clubs.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	Not recognized by any clubs.

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