Poochon — breed guide
Bichon Frise crossed with a Poodle — also sold as a Bichpoo or Bich-poo. Low-shedding and high-maintenance in equal measure.
At a glance
- Group
- mixed
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 3–8 kg (7–18 lb)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Coat
- Soft, curly, low-shedding coat
Living with a Poochon
- Moderate energy — a proper walk every day.
- Heavy grooming — frequent brushing and regular trims.
- Barely sheds.
- Quick to learn.
- Vocal when there is a reason.
- Good with children.
- Gets along with other dogs.
- Typically lives happily with a cat.
- Suits apartment living, given its daily walks.
- A reasonable choice for a first-time owner.
- Average heat tolerance.
- Feels the cold.
Temperament
Cheerful · Clever · Sociable · Eager
Health to watch
- Patellar luxation
- Progressive retinal atrophy
- Dental disease
- Allergies
Owner-logged information shared via Leash Life is not veterinary advice; ask your vet about screening for these.
Questions people ask
Is a Poochon good with kids?
Generally yes. Poochons are usually good with children when raised with them and given their own quiet space.
Is a Poochon good with cats?
Usually yes. Poochons typically settle well with a resident cat — introduce them slowly and give the cat a high perch and a way out of the room.
How much exercise does a Poochon need?
A real walk every day, around 30–60 minutes.
Can a Poochon handle hot weather?
About average — use normal hot-day sense.
Leash Life keeps a Poochon'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.