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Name	Yorkipoo	Maltipoo	Shichon
Origins	United States	Germany France Italy	United States
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Group	Designer Dogs	Designer Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	564	558	307
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Other Names	Cross between the Yorkshire Terrier and a Toy or Miniautre Poodle	Maltepoo, Maltapoo, Moodle, Malt-A-Poo, Multapoo, Multipoo, Malte-Poo, Maltapoo, Multapoo, Multi-Poo, Maltese-Poodle, Malt-oodles, MaltiPoodle, mPoo	Zuchon, Teddy Bear
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Cross Breed	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	Not recognized by any clubs.	Continental Kennel Club American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club National Maltipoo Club Maltipoo Club of America	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry
Price	500-1000	$400-$2000	800-1200

Yorkipoo vs Maltipoo vs Shichon General Appearance Comparison

Size	Small	Small Medium	Small
Weight	4-15 pounds (2-7 kg)	5-20 pounds (2,5-9 kg)	10-15 pounds (5-7 kg)
Avg. Weight	10.5 pounds (5 kg)	12.5 pounds (5,5 kg)	12.5 pounds (6 kg)
Height	7-8 inches (18-20 cm)	10-13 inches (25-33 cm)	19-21 inches (49-53 cm)
Avg. Height	7.5 inches (19 cm)	11.5 inches (27 cm)	20 inches (51 cm)

Yorkipoo vs Maltipoo vs Shichon Hair & Care Comparison

Coat	Curly Silky Soft Straight	Fluffy Soft Wavy Woolly	Fluffy Dense Curly Silky
Colors	Cream Black White Red Sable Apricot Tan Chocolate Gray Silver	Almost all colors Apricot Gold White Grey Cream Black	Apricot Cream Red White Black Gray Silver
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Yorkipoo doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Maltipoo requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Shichon requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Yorkipoos shed none to minimal.	Maltipoos shed none to minimal.	Shichons shed none to minimal.

Yorkipoo vs Maltipoo vs Shichon Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Companionable Playful	Active Intelligent Affectionate Funny Obedient Companionable	Affectionate Gentle Lively Playful Friendly Intelligent Loving Social
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Yorkipoo's has great intelligence.	Smart: Maltipoo's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Yorkipoos are easy to train.	Maltipoos are easy to train.	Shichons are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Yorkipoo is a highly playful breed.	The Maltipoo is a playful breed.	The Shichon is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Yorkipoos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Maltipoos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Shichons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Yorkipoos need for social interaction is average.	Maltipoos are a social breed.	Shichons need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The Yorkipoo is a very vocal breed.	High: The Maltipoo is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Shichon barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Yorkipoos are average watchdogs.	Maltipoos are one of the best watchdogs.	Shichons are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Yorkipoos are average defenders.	Maltipoos are average defenders.	Shichons are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Yorkipoo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Maltipoo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Shichon has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Yorkipoos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Maltipoos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Shichons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Yorkipoos tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Maltipoo is strong enough to escape from home.	Shichons have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Yorkipoos 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.	Maltipoos have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Shichons 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.
Apartment Friendly	Yorkipoos are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Maltipoos are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Shichons are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Yorkipoos adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Maltipoos adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Shichons adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Maltipoos do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Shichons tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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 Maltipoo vs Shichon Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	Yorkipoos are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Maltipoos are stranger friendly dogs.	Shichons are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Yorkipoos are kid-friendly dogs.	Maltipoos are kid-friendly dogs.	Shichons are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Yorkipoos are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Maltipoos are cat-friendly dogs.	Shichons are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Yorkipoos are average friendly towards other dogs.	Maltipoos are very dog-friendly dogs.	Shichons are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Yorkipoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Maltipoo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shichon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Yorkipoos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Maltipoos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Shichons are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Yorkipoos usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Maltipoos are usually friendly towards other pets.	Shichons are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Yorkipoos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Maltipoos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Shichons are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Yorkipoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Maltipoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Shichon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Yorkipoo vs Maltipoo vs Shichon Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues	The Yorkipoo is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Maltipoos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Shichon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Epilepsy Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Legg-perthes Disease Hypothyroidism Hyperplastic Dermatosis Atopic Dermatitis	White Dog Shaker Syndrome Epilepsy Patellar Luxation Portosystemic Liver Shunt Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Legg-perthes Disease	Allergies
Life Expectancy	10-15 years	10-13 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Yorkipoos are high energy dogs.	Maltipoos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Shichons have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Yorkipoos need quite a lot of exercise.	Maltipoos have an average exercise need.	Shichons have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Yorkipoos don't need too much sleep.	Maltipoos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Shichons sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Low to Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Yorkipoo has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Maltipoo has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Shichon has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Yorkipoo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Maltipoo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Shichon is an average drooler.

Yorkipoo vs Maltipoo vs Shichon Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	3-6 puppies	4-6 puppies	3-6 puppies
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