While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Bich-poos are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Pinny-Poo is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Trainable
Cheerful
Faithful
Instinctual

Active
Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Trainable
Faithful
Clever
Instinctual

Avoid Bich-poos as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Pinny-Poos aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Australia

United States

Poodle and Bichon Frise

Poodle, Miniature Pinscher

Brown
Amber

Brown
Amber

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Fawn
White

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Sable
Brindle

Bich-poos have medium-length coats.

Pinny-Poos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Addison's Disease
Cushing's Disease
Corneal Dystrophy

Patellar Luxation
Sebaceous Adenitis
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Cataracts
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA)

Entropion
Ectropion
Color Dilution Alopecia

Eye
Blood
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Cardiac
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)

Bich-poos have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Pinny-Poos sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Bich-poos bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Pinny-Poo dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Walking, Petting, Running, Go to Beach, Play keep away, Walk, Go Camping, Swim, Tug-of-war, Nap, Chase, Off-leash, Eating Snacks, Sleep, Cuddling, N

Walk, Road trip, Tug-of-war, Nap, Chase, Fetch, Snuggling, Dog Parks, Play fetch, Sitting on sofa, Play keep away, Go to Beach, Run, Play, Slepp, Fetch the toys, Nose work, High Five, Eating Snacks, Shopping, Going for walks, Go to Park, Daily walks, Tag, Catch treats, Hide & Seek, Hiking, Tug of war, Cuddling, Hike

In general most Bich-poos usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Pinny-Poos usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Bich-poos have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Pinny-Poo requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Bich-poo should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Ideally, Pinny-Poo should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 9-18 pound (4 - 8 kg) Bich-poo feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 10-45 pound (5 - 20 kg) Pinny-Poo feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Bich-poo is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average cost of a Pinny-Poo is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Bich-poo is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Pinny-Poo is between $67 - $101. This makes an average of $804 - $1212 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Bich-poos are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Pinny-Poos are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Bich-poos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Pinny-Poos are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Bich-poos are highly friendly around strangers.

Pinny-Poos are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Bich-poos are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Pinny-Poos are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.