What Are Yochon Puppies Crossed With?

The Yochon is a hybrid breed mix of a Yorkshire Terrier and a Bichon Frise. Characteristics, appearance, health issues and temperament are passed down from both breeds but no two puppies come out the same. The best way to understand a Yochon is to study the parent breed standards.

  1. Bichon Frise

    • The Bischon Frise is a small dog breed originating from the poodle and water spaniel. The dog has fluffy and curly white hair that requires regular grooming and is a low shed dog, good for allergy sufferers. Bichons are most comfortable around their owners and enjoy attention. They are natural performers and were often used as circus dogs. Their bright black eyes surrounded by white fluffy hair accentuates facial expressions and the dog is often described as smiley.

    Yorkshire Terrier

    • Yorkshire Terriers were bred in England to catch rats in tight and dark places. The tenacity it took to perform that job has stayed with the Yorkshire Terrier. The dog is high spirited, energetic, intelligent and has a tendency to be very vocal. Yorkshire Terriers are low shed dogs with a silky tan and steel blue coat that requires daily brushing and monthly grooming.

    Appearance

    • Breeders can't predict which genes will dominate with a mixed breed and the Yochon can vary greatly in appearance.The Yochon coat is usually medium length wavy hair. The curly hair trait from the Bichon Frise causes the Yochon coat to matte easily and it requires daily brushing. Coat colors include tan, black, cream and white, sometimes with beige and steel blue markings. Like both parent breeds, the dog sheds very little and produces very little dander. The size depends on the size of the parents but Yochons can be anywhere from five to 13 pounds.

    Temperament

    • While you cannot be completely sure of the resulting temperament of a Yochon, they generally are high energy and playful dogs. They enjoy family life and children, need daily walks and playtime and are very social. Yochons have the potential to be a yappy dog, not unlike the Yorkshire Terrier, and can suffer from separation anxiety and be wary of strangers. They need to be properly socialized to other dogs and people so that they do not become timid.