Doxiepoo — breed guide
Dachshund crossed with a Poodle.
At a glance
- Group
- mixed
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 4–9 kg (9–20 lb)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Coat
- Wavy to wiry; varies a lot
Living with a Doxiepoo
- Moderate energy — a proper walk every day.
- Regular grooming — brushing a few times a week.
- Light shedding.
- Trainable with consistency.
- Vocal when there is a reason.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Can live with a cat, with a slow introduction and an escape route for the cat.
- Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Feels the cold.
Temperament
Bold · Comic · Curious · Determined
Health to watch
- Intervertebral disc disease
- Luxating patella
- Dental disease
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Doxiepoo good with kids?
Generally yes. Doxiepoos are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Doxiepoo good with cats?
It can work, with management. Introduce them gradually, feed them apart, and make sure the cat has vertical space the dog cannot reach. Plan to manage it rather than assume it.
How much exercise does a Doxiepoo need?
A real walk every day, around 30–60 minutes.
Can a Doxiepoo handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Doxiepoo's day — walks, meals, meds, weight — in one shared feed for the whole household, and warns on the walk weather this breed can't take. Free to start.