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Originally Posted by ivory  Thanks for all the input. Looks like it was just wishful thinking about getting a non-shedding yorkie-jack...but no one said anything about the yorkie-poo mix. I was under the impression that mixing the breeds can actually lead to a healthier dog, by breeding out weaknesses of each breed. Perhaps I am wrong, but would really like to hear from those with experience on this issue. Are there certain ailments or weaknesses that plague the yorkie breed?
Since the poodle is also a non-shedder, what are the advantages/disadvantages of mixing these two breeds?
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In theory, yes, one would hope you'd get the best of both worlds. But that's in theory, not reality. It doesn't actually work like that. It's a toss up as to what genes you're going to get. You could actually end up with the worst of both breeds. However, from what I hear the yorkie-poos don't shed. Why do you want one anyway? Why not just a regular old yorkie?
