Discover everything about Doxiepoo

Character & Temperament

Doxiepoos are considered alert, headstrong, and often surprisingly independent—a clear heritage from the Dachshund, which had to work independently as a hunting dog. They are frequently reserved to suspicious toward strangers and tend to bark at unfamiliar noises. The Poodle portion makes many Doxiepoos more biddable and eager to learn than purebred Dachshunds, but they rarely lose their stubborn streak entirely. Most get along well with children, provided their sensitive back is respected during play.

What Awaits You

Fully grown Doxiepoos usually weigh between 3.5 and 9 kilograms, depending on which Dachshund and Poodle sizes were mated. Many puppies partially inherit the characteristically long back and short legs of the Dachshund, which presents orthopedic challenges. The Dachshund portion also brings a strong tracking and digging instinct, while the Poodle portion typically brings a higher willingness to learn. The Doxiepoo is not an FCI-recognized breed, but a designer crossbreed without a fixed breed standard. Despite shedding less, it is not allergy-friendly, as coat structure and allergen excretion cannot be reliably predicted in F1 puppies.

Housing & Care

With a moderate suitability for city life, the Doxiepoo does well in either a city apartment or a house. However, due to its alertness and tendency to bark at unfamiliar noises, you should keep in mind that it may react noticeably to sounds in its environment. Most Doxiepoos get along well with children. Nevertheless, it is important that the dog's sensitive back is always respected during play. When interacting with other dogs, this crossbreed shows average compatibility. A pronounced tracking and hunting instinct is present, which must be taken into account when living with other animals.

Training & Education

When training the Doxiepoo, the Poodle's eagerness to learn meets the Dachshund's stubborn streak. It is more biddable than a purebred Dachshund, but often shows surprising independence. Due to its alertness and tendency to bark, it requires consistent guidance. This crossbreed has a long back on short legs. Explicitly state that jumping and frequent stair climbing should be avoided, and that excess weight puts additional strain on the back. Since it inherits a strong tracking instinct from the Dachshund, it is best given physical and mental exercise through controlled, medium-length walks, nosework, and search games. Avoid games with sudden changes of direction as well as jumping off furniture to prevent overloading the spine. Arguments against the breed include the high risk of slipped discs due to its anatomy.

Nutrition & Care

Depending on the parents, the coat is short and smooth or longer and slightly wavy, requiring brushing once or twice a week. More important than the coat is the back: climbing stairs, jumping, and games involving sudden changes of direction should be minimized, with preference given instead to controlled, medium-length walks. The strong tracking instinct inherited from the Dachshund can be well-exercised through nosework and search games.