A yorkipoo (also called a yorkiepoo, yorkapoo or yoodle) is a hybrid dog originating in the United States by crossing a Yorkshire Terrier and a poodle (in most cases the miniature poodle or toy poodle ).
Description
This dog may range in height from 6-15 inches and may weigh between 4 and 14 pounds. These dogs may be bred from two purebred parents or two hybrid parents. They tend to have a smooth coat of silky and wavy hair, and can come in a variety of colors, including gold, blue, white, and parti - color. Depending on which parent 's genes are more dominant, the dog may be hypoallergenic and thus be more suited to homes with allergy sufferers.
Hypoallergenic
It is known for being one of a few varieties of hypoallergenic dogs, although the usage of hypoallergenic is misleading. "No dog is non-allergenic", says Bruce Bochner, M.D., director of the Johns Hopkins Asthma & AllergyCenter and professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. "I am aware of no hypoallergenic status that can be attributed to any dog, no matter what the breed,” says Ralph Richardson, DVM, of Kansas State University ’s College of Veterinary Medicine. "Some breeds have more dander than others, but someone who is allergic to dogs is allergic to dogs,” says Linda Boyer, executive director of the Baltimore-based Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
Health
Yorkipoos can suffer from several diseases, but are typically very healthy dogs.
