How Big Will My Peekapoo Get?

The Peekapoo is a hybrid dog, created by breeding a purebred Poodle with a purebred Pekingese, according to the Dog Breed Info Center. The Peekapoo was initially created by breeders in the U.S. in the 1950s and has increased in popularity throughout the history of the breed.

  1. Appearance

    • The Peekapoo is a small breed of dog that can be bred to create even smaller dogs by crossing a Peekapoo with a toy poodle. The average Peekapoo can grow to around 10 pounds in size, though a weight of between five and 10 pounds is common in the breed. A Peekapoo's coloring can appear silver, black, white or apricot. Because of the use of the Poodle in the breeding process the Peekapoo often has a single coat with no dander making it a good dog for those with allergies to dog hair. A Peekapoo has a lifespan of between 11 and 15 years.

    Hybrid

    • The Peekapoo is a hybrid, or designer dog, which means the dog was bred from two different breeds with ancestry recorded by breeding organizations. The ancestry of the Peekapoo is recorded in generations. A first generation Peekapoo is created from a purebred Poodle and a purebred Pekingese. When a first generation Peekapoo and a purebred Poodle or Pekingese are bred together, the dog is known as a first generation B. A second generation Peekapoo is bred from two first generation Peekapoo's, according to the Dog Breed Info Center. A third generation Peekapoo is bred from two second generation dogs, with any subsequent Peekapoo's known as a multi-generational dog.

    Temperament

    • Peekapoos are docile and well natured, and need little exercise. The temperament of the Peekapoo is a reflection of the two breeds used to create the dog. The Pekingese has a dignified, intelligent nature and the Poodle is intelligent and easily completes obedience training.

    Ancestry

    • The appearance and size of the Peekapoo is a reflection of the Pekingese and Poodle. The Pekingese is of Chinese origin and to be classified as purebred it must weigh less than 14 pounds. The breed is known for its large front and light hindquarters. The Poodle is classified in three categories: toy, miniature and standard.