Miniature Poodles are intelligent, sensitive dogs with cheerful dispositions. They tend to get along well with children, other pets, and other dogs. They even tend to be good with strangers as long as they have been properly socialized.

They do tend to alert you of things, which can make them prone to barking. Working to train your dog to stop barking early on can keep this from becoming a nuisance behavior. If the other parent breed has similar traits, then you can expect a similar temperament from a Miniature Poodle Mix.

You can also meet the mother in person to see what temperament she has and the behavior she is modeling for her puppies. The breeder should have started socialization and training. However, it is up to you to continue to train and socialize a puppy once you get them home to ensure they grow into a well-rounded dog.

A Miniature Poodle is a highly adaptable dog that does well in apartments as well as larger homes and in most climates. Because they are so people-oriented, they do not like to be left alone for long periods of time.

If the other parent breed is similar, then you can also expect a high adaptable Miniature Poodle Mix. The other breed in the mix is likely to have their own quirks, so you do still want to ask the breeder about them.

Are mixed-breed dogs healthier than purebred dogs? They can be sometimes, but it’s not a guarantee and good breeding practices make a difference. Just as a mix can inherit none of the conditions common to their parent breeds, they could also inherit some combination of them or all of them.

From the Miniature Poodle side, potential health concerns to be aware of in a Mini Poodle Mix include von Willebrand’s disease, Legg-Calve-Perthes, epilepsy, eye disorders, hip dysplasia, and patellar luxation.

Reputable breeders will screen their dogs to make sure they aren’t passing issues to puppies. Make sure you ask about the health history of both of the parents. You can also ask about any health tests or clearances that have been done.

Miniature Poodles tend to be intelligent dogs that are eager to please and easy to train. They tend to be a good fit for owners of all experience levels. As long as the other parent breed is also a good fit for all experience levels, then you can expect a Mini Poodle Mix to be highly trainable as well. If the other parent breed is more difficult to train, then you will want to prepare for that possibility in a Miniature Poodle Mix.

A mixed-breed can inherit a coat similar to one of their parents or a coat that is some combination of them both. If a Miniature Poodle Mix inherits the Poodle coat, it will be low-shedding, require daily brushing, and require professional grooming every 4-6 weeks.

Regardless of coat type and in addition to coat care, you will also need to take care of your Mini Poodle Mix’s nails, ears, and teeth. Once or twice monthly nail trims keeps them from growing too long. Weekly ear checks with careful cleanings as needed can help prevent ear infections.

Brushing teeth daily or using an enzyme toothpaste every day in addition to cleanings at the vet as needed are ideal dental care for dogs. Starting a good dental routine early and keeping it up throughout your dog’s life help prevent painful dental diseases later in life.

Although they are small, Miniature Poodles are high-energy dogs that require daily walks plus playtime and extra activity to be happy and healthy. If the other parent breed is also a high-energy breed, then you can expect a Mini Poodle Mix to also be a high-energy dog. If the other parent breed has a lower energy level, a Mini Poodle Mix could take after them, but you still want to be prepared for the potential of a high-energy dog.

A Miniature Poodle is usually 10-15 inches tall and weighs 10-15 pounds. The other parent breed can have a big effect on this, especially if they are the mother, so you want to ask the breeder about them. Although it’s not a guarantee, you can meet the mother in person to get an idea of what size to expect in a fully-grown Miniature Poodle Mix.

Miniature Poodles generally live for 10-18 years. Although the other parent breed may affect this slightly, you should be able to expect a similar life span in a Mini Poodle Mix.