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

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

Active
Faithful
Intelligent
Alert
Instinctual
Trainable

Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Loyal
Clever

Miniature Poodles shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Yorkie Pins are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Miniature Poodles make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Avoid Yorkie Pins as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Germany

United States

Water Dog, Barbet

Miniature Pinscher and Yorkshire Terrier

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®
DBR = Designer Breed Registry

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Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black
Brown

Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
White
Sable
Brown
Gray
Black

Black
Brown
White

Curly

Straight

A Miniature Poodle can have a litter of 14-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Yorkie Pin can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Patellar Luxation
Epilepsy
Hypoglycemia
Eye Problems
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Collapsed Trachea

Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Cushing's Disease
Idiopathic Epilepsy

Cataracts
Mitral Valve Disease
Corneal Dystrophy
Reverse Sneezing

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Blood Analysis
Cardiac Ultrasound
Complete Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Miniature Poodles require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Yorkie Pins need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

The Miniature Poodle is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

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

Go to Park, Walk, Run, Frisbee, Groom, Hike, Play, Nap, Chase, Fetch, Hide & Seek, Dog Parks, Eating Snacks, Yoga, Tug-of-war, Off-leash, Tag

Playing, Walking, Play, Tug-of-war, Nap, Walk, Daily walks, Cuddling, Car rides, Run, Go to Beach, Going on drives, Road trip, Eating Snacks, Cuddles

Miniature Poodles are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Yorkie Pins are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Miniature Poodle, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Yorkie Pin, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Miniature Poodles 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.

In general most Yorkie Pins usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Miniature Poodles have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

The Yorkie Pin requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Miniature Poodle feed 1.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 6-10 pound (3 - 5 kg) Yorkie Pin 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.

The average per month expenses of a Miniature Poodle 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 Yorkie Pin is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Miniature Poodle is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Yorkie Pins are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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.

Miniature Poodles make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Yorkie Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Miniature Poodles are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Yorkie Pins are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Miniature Poodles are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Yorkie Pins are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

The Miniature Poodle is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Yorkie Pins are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.