Yorkiepoos?
 

I have read a lot of threads about people cross breeding Yorkies with other breeds and I just wanted everyone's opinion. I took Georgie to the vet today and there was one of the cutest puppies I have ever seen there. I asked the owner what kind of puppy she was and she said a Yorkie/Cockapoo mix. She said that her aunt is a breeder and was breeding her male and female Yorkie and he ended up getting busy with the cockapoo too :eek: Anyways I just thought that the puppy was so unbelievably cute, but my main concern would be if the puppy was healthy or not (which she said her puppy was). Any thoughts? Thanks

mixing the breeds
 

They are just as healthy as purebreds..no problem there..but I draw the line when it comes to mix breedings..you can rescue these types from most shelters..each litter of mixes make less homes for mixes in the pound. Accidents happen, but why make "designer" breeds and charge huge amounts of money..something is backwards IMO?

Mixed breeds are usually more healthy than pure breeds, because genetic problems usually run in particular breeds.

I had a yorkipoo, she was very healthy, and was the smartest dog I had ever seen.

As far as deliberately creating them, if there is a market for them, I personally don't have a problem with it, as long as the breeder makes sure they don't end up in the shelters.

i'm fine with 1st gen mixes (a mix born of two purebred parents) but the puppy you're describing is not a 1st gen mix. it's born of a yorkie (purebred) and a cockapoo (cocker spaniel-poodle mix). it's hard enough to predict the health and temperament of purebreds and 1st gen mixes. breeding an existing mix just invites more unpredictability.

Hunniebunny YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!
 

"It is just that with purebreds they are more predictable as to what their health problems are based on history.

I couldn't have said it better on mix breeding . . .I see nothing wrong in it I think! I mean, I am no expert but how did yorkies evolve? Could it be through mix-breeding as well? The main and foremost important thing is if you plan to breed, it is your responsibility to ensure all your puppies go to a forever loving home . . . and must never end up in a pound"

Problem 1: Yes all purebreds came from "mixes" that were developed into a consistent phenotype. It's considered a genetic art nowadays to breed dogs that have a higher percentage to produce sound offspring. Sound being that they fit the goal that people originally had for the breed (their intentions of breeding other breeds together to form the Yorkie of today) AND conforms to the phenotype of the standard-you pick your kennel club. If not, why breed it?

Problem 2: There are dominant and recessive genes and ANYONE thinking of breeding anything should really become familiar w/ all the potential and really keep in touch w/ any progeny produced. This is an "art" that has gotten wildly out of hand. And we're donating millions of dollars to shelters that should even exist! We could be spending that money on our own dogs and worth while breeding programs instead! And while "life happens", all too many people get puppies for the wrong reason and a breeder need to be able to really screen situations and people BETTER than most are now. jm2c

Great thank you for your info. I didn't know that a cockapoo was a mix of cocker spaniel-poodle mix. I am usually not for mix breeding I have a full bred boxer and Yorkie, but this little puppy caught my eye because she was so cute I just don't want any breeding to harm the animal. Thanks again

yeah. i don't object to the designer breed market so long as it's done responsibly, but that's one of the things i don't like about the designer breed market, creating of new terms and names for the mixes and presenting it as if it's a breed of its own. a real yorkiepoo should be of a purebred yorkie and a purebred poodle, not any combination thereof, and when it comes down to it, it is a mix, a mutt, not a breed. imho, that puppy's owner's aunt should have had her cockapoo spayed to avoid such accidents. such accidents usually wind up in shelters. :(

Good point the cockapoo should have been spayed. I hope all the puppies go to good homes.

ohhh very healthy assuming the owners take care of them. i have a yorkie-poo which i just adore. my husband thinks she is the best pet/animal/human/child ever to walk this earth. he loves kirby too but muffy is his little girl. my yorkie is awesome with everyone and all my friends and family wants one just like her.

I obviously see nothing wrong with it because I bred my yorkie to a poodle and 64 days later we had 3 beautiful healthy yorkie poos. They went to the vet and my vet asked if they were all spoken for which they are and she was dissapointed because she wanted one. They passed all their tests with flying colors. This will probably be my only litter though because i want to specialize in purebred yorkies.

I do not favor all 'designer' dogs. The only reason they should cross two breeds is to bring out the best in them. Some mixes are just that mixes, there are no added benefits for mixing two breeds like there would be with a yorkie poo. For instance, one of the main reasons certain breeds are crossed such as a yorkie poo, is because they tend to have fewer genetic health problems than purebreeds. Another reason they mix breeds, especially poodles is for getting a dog that has a soft or silky coat that does not shed. Also when combining the two breeds, you can get the personality of two great breeds. Such as the determination, self confidence (big dog in a little package), and constant companionship of a yorkie, the intelligence, loyalty and wit from a poodle. I guess you have to consider what you want out of the dog and whether mixing those two breeds would give you it. There is nothing wrong with getting a yorkie poo as long as you get one from a responsible and well respected breeder. After all, you don't want to buy the puppy from a puppy mill. I know many people disagree with mixing two breeds, they only want purebreds and don't believe there should be people buying or breeding these mix dogs, but I am not one of them. There are alot of people who own these designer dogs and would rather have them than a purebred. I happen to like both, purebreds and designer dogs (not all designer dogs, just certain ones that add to the breed). I do agree that the cockapoo should have been spayed. Planned breeding is the only way it should be, not by an accident. I happen to own a yorkie poo and I love her to death. :aimeeyork I

Sometimes this topic brings out a lot of strong emotions on message boards. For people that talk about the health issues in different breeds and say that mixed breeds are healthier that isn't always the case. You can get all the good features of both breeds in one dog but you also have the same chance of getting all the worst features of those breeds too. When they purposely breed mixes, call them designer dogs, then charge a high price for them, that's when things get really bad.

I agree with you both trixie and rox. Those were the exact reasons i bred tasha to a poodle. And I"m glad I did it. The reason I"m not continuing with yorkie poos is I prefer to stick with one breed. And I also agree with you rox..I sold my yorkie poos for $500. because I felt that was a good price for them without being high. And I would of took less but I wanted to break even and not sure that i did lol..The hardest part was finding owners that would be good owners but I did and I'm happy that I have now made 3 people very happy..or they will be when their babies are old enough to go home with them lol..What motivated me to even think about breeding them was because of the fact that they are good for people with allergies. I have 3 kids that have allergies and although all 3 are lucky in the fact that they aren't allergic to dogs. It prompted me to research and then of course breed.

Tasha's Mom, I'm sure your puppies are just adorable. You know this is true when even the Vet wants one of them and they see every time of dog imaginable pass through their office. The poodle genes added to the mix insure one smart dog, and that's for sure.