Poodle Dog Breed Information

Terrier Poodle Mix Puppies Breed Guide

Often referred to as doodles or poos, these family friendly dogs can be found in homes around the world.

The most popular of the doodle dogs are the Labradoodle and the Goldendoodle.

Both are a cross between a poodle and a retriever type breed. But there are more, great poodle mix breeds to choose from.

Some of which you may have not heard of like the Ratdoodle or the Woodle.

These dogs are a cross between a poodle and a breed from the terrier group. Join us as we take a look at the terrier poodle mix dog and all they have to offer.

The Best Terrier Poodle Mix Breed Guide - Silkypoo Silky Terrier and Poodle mix
Silkypoo – Silky Terrier/ Poodle Mix

What is a Poodle Terrier Mix Breed?
A terrier poodle mix is a dog that has one parent that is a poodle and the other parent is a breed from the terrier group. The most popular of the terrier poodle crossbreds are; the Yorkiepoo, the Westiepoo, the Schoodle and the Whoodle. But you can find all types of terrier poodle mixes.

To understand what terrier poodle crossbreeds are like, you first need to learn about each of the parent breeds. Let’s start with the terrier group.

The Terrier Group
West Highland terrier
West Highland Terrier

Purpose
Terriers originated in England, Scotland and Ireland. Their name comes from the Latin word “terra”, meaning earth or soil. It’s fitting name since the original terriers were bred to hunt unwanted small animals on farms and in the fields. They did this by digging in the ground or squeezing into a burrowing animal’s tunnel. It was the terrier’s job to rid the lands of vermin and they took that job seriously.

Size
Most terriers are on the small to medium side with a few exceptions. One such exception is the Giant Schnauzer which is the largest terrier in the group. An average adult Giant Schnauzer can weigh between 60-110 pounds. However, most Terriers are less than 25 pounds and a few, like the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, are in the 30-40 pound range.

Small Terriers like the West Highland or Cairn terriers have a compact build that allows them to fit into the tunnels of burrowing animals, thus, limiting the places their prey can hide.

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Temperament
The exact temperament of a terrier depends on their breed, but they are all considered to be intelligent, brave, active, independent and playful. Many are also viewed as friendly, mischievous, and fearless.

Independent

You will often hear the word independent used to describe a terrier. This is due to their breeding. They were bred and trained to hunt rodents independently. That independence can cause a power struggle between a dog and its humans.

Hunters

Terriers are born hunters. They take their job to hunt small prey seriously and will chase small rodents whenever they can. Because of this, it is best not to let your Terrier off leash outside unless in a gated area. The instinct to hunt may be greater than their desire to listen to you.

Also unless they are raised with other animals, terriers are prone to aggressive behaviors towards other animals including cats.

Our Ratdoodle will hunt small insects and spiders that make their way into the house. She also keeps our yard free from squirrels.

Diggers

Since terriers are bred to dig out underground animals, some will want to dig in the yard even when there is no prey to find. This can be easily remedied by giving them a place where they can dig.

Energetic

Most terriers are energetic and want to be active but few live in an area with rodents to hunt. So it is important to have a way to channel that energy, otherwise they can become mischievous.

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