I want one.

Yorkie Poo:
     A Yorkie–Poo is a mixed breed that results from mating a Yorkshire terrier with a poodle. Quite often, the parents are purebred and the puppies are a 50/50 mix, but not always. Yorkie–Poo is the official name accepted by the American Canine Hybrid Club, although there are other commonly used names as well such as Yoyo-Poo or Yorkie-Doodle.
     The Yorkie–Poo tends to be very playful and friendly, making it a great pet for children. They make the ultimate lapdogs and love to cuddle. They are said to be fairly easy to train, if rewarded. They make great family pets and look like “perpetual puppies” because of their tiny size and sweet faces. Kids won’t be asking for another new puppy soon simply because their existing pet has grown up.
     Having a mixed breed dog does have its benefits, often in terms of health, behavior, and other features such as not shedding. The Yorkie Poo is a good example. This is a smart, good-natured mix that sheds little if any and they do not seem to be as problematic as other pets sometimes can be for allergy sufferers.

I have never considered myself a “dog person”. Big or small….doesn’t really matter. Of course, I’ll play with them; they are fun to hang around with….for a little while. Until they start shedding on your clothes, and drooling on your hands. Gross. But when I ran into these cute little guys in the home of a friend, I was easily won over to the breed. They are pretty small (depending on the breeding), very smart (that’s the poodle in them) and downright easy to live with (little to no shedding!). Seems like the perfect pet at this stage in my life. Now… just have to convince the DH and our landlord.

Did you know that if your doctor writes a Rx for a pet (they are occasionally prescribed for “depression”), a landlord must comply with the order??? Hmmmm… interesting thought.