Poochon
The Poochon combines two of the most allergy-friendly parent breeds — the Bichon Frisé and the Poodle — producing a small, fluffy, social companion with minimal shedding.
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Origin
Australia
Lifespan
12–15 years
Weight
3–9 kg (6–20 lbs)
Height
22–38 cm (8–15 in)
Exercise
20 to 30 min/day
Diet
Omnivore — high-quality small breed food.
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Canidae
Genus
Canis
The Story
The Poochon combines two of the most allergy-friendly parent breeds — the Bichon Frisé and the Poodle — producing a small, fluffy, social companion with minimal shedding. The double low-shedding heritage makes the Poochon one of the most consistently low-shedding designer breeds. The Bichon's cheerful, gentle nature combined with Poodle intelligence produces a highly agreeable companion. Popular in Australia where it was first developed.
Also Known As
Quick Facts
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Physical Profile
Source: wikimedia
A small, fluffy, round-faced dog with a dense, soft, curly coat. White or cream is the most common colour reflecting Bichon heritage. The coat is consistently low-shedding due to both parents being low-shedding breeds.
Grooming
High
Shedding
Low
Brushing
Daily
Bathing
Every-2-3-Weeks
Coat Colors
Recognized By
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Temperament & Personality
Gentle, playful, and sociable — the Poochon is one of the most consistently pleasant-tempered designer breeds. Excellent with all family members. Happy and adaptable.
Personality Scores
Adaptability
5/5Attention Need
4/5Friendliness
5/5Playfulness
5/5Protectiveness
1/5Living Profile
Ideal Space
Apartment
Daily Exercise
20 to 30 min/day
Ideal Weather
5°C to 28°C
Cognitive Benchmarks
Adaptability
50%
Attention
40%
Playfulness
50%
Communication Style
Stress Signals
barking, clinginess, separation anxiety, excessive licking
Care & Wellness
Professional Care Protocol
- •Moderate exercise — 1 hour daily. The fluffy coat requires brushing daily and professional grooming every 6–8 weeks. Low shedding but high grooming commitment.
Nutrition Notes
Bichon Frise × Poodle. Bladder stones (Bichon) — ensure water intake. Allergies. Low-shedding but not truly hypoallergenic. Small-breed formula.
Vaccination Schedule
Vaccination Schedule
Senior Care
Bladder stones (Bichon). Cushing's disease (Bichon). PRA (Poodle). Addison's (Poodle). Dental disease. Allergies. Generally healthy hybrid. 12-15 years.
Wellbeing Activities
Nutrition & Sustenance
Daily Calories (Adult)
450 kcal
Daily Calories (Young)
300 kcal
Recommended Foods
Foods to Avoid
Health Overview
Patellar luxation. Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). Addison's disease from Poodle lines. Hip dysplasia. Bladder stones from Bichon heritage. Generally healthy.
Common Conditions
Price Estimates
Pricing Guide
Average estimates as of 2025
Low-shedding. Grooming costs ongoing. India: rare.
Purchase Price
$1,000 to $2,500
Adoption Fee
$100 to $400
Data from 2025
Fun Facts
The Poochon inherits low-shedding from both parent breeds — unlike the Labradoodle (where only the Poodle parent is low-shedding and the Labrador sheds heavily), the Poochon's Bichon parent is also non-shedding, making a consistently low-shedding coat much more likely across generations.
