Designer / Mixed Breed Regular energy Wavy coat Designer / Mixed Breed 🐩 Poodle mix

Papi-poo

Friendly, Agile, Alert

Papi-poo is a designer cross between the Papillon and the Poodle (Toy). This mix usually weighs about 7-13 pounds, often has a wavy or fleece-like coat, and often blends a balanced mix of playfulness and settle-down time from both sides of the pedigree. Common monitoring areas in…

⚖️ 6.61–13.23 lbs 📏 8.7–11.4" 🎂 12–17 years 🧠 Intelligence #8 — elite

Traits

Papi-poo Characteristics

Energy

60%

Shedding

40%

Trainability

100%

Grooming

70%

Friendliness

90%

Coat Type

Wavy coat Specialty/Professional

Breed data

Data Snapshot

🧠 #8

Intelligence

🎂 14.5yr

Average lifespan

💰 $17K

Lifetime cost

🍖 $280/yr

Annual food estimate

👨‍👩‍👧 Great

With kids

🩺 2

Known conditions

Known genetic concerns: Von Willebrand's disease, Kneecap issues

Owner resources

Matched Resources for Papi-poo Owners

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Papi-poo food & nutrition tools
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Papi-poo training & walking gear
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For Papi-poo owners
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Care basics

Papi-poo Care Tips

Benefits from 30-60 minutes of daily walks, play, and light training games.

Coat can mat quickly—brush several times per week and plan regular professional grooming.

Usually responds well to positive-reinforcement training and early socialization.

Owner fit

Who the Papi-poo Suits

  • Best suited to owners with some dog experience — difficulty rated 5/10.

  • Urban-friendly: adapts well to apartment or townhouse living when daily exercise is consistent.

  • Naturally friendly and protective, this breed fits best with early socialization and clear routines.

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