The Pekapoo is a crossbred dog, created by breeding a purebred Poodle with a purebred Pekingese. In addition to being a combination of the two breed names, the name is possible a pun on the children's game Peekaboo also.
The Pekapoo is a small dog, weighint from 6 to 20 pounds at maturity. The wide range comes from the differing sizes of Poodles. We have the smaller end Miniature Poodle males, who are just over the 11 inch height, putting them into the Miniature category.
Similar to Poodle, Pekapoos have a non-shedding coat and carry little dander, although on occasion there can be loose fur. This makes them ideal pets for people with allergies.
They also have a reputation for being playful, sweet, and very good with children.
Due to the mixed nature of their breeding, Pekapoos have few defining characteristics.
Our Pekapoo Puppies can come in all colors. We have had creamy whites, sables, and blacks. (With our red poodle and red pekingese girl, we hope to have some red pekapoos to offer also).
Pekapoos are fairly low maintnence. There are few health problems associated with Pekapoos. One health problem, however is breathing. It is not uncommon for a pekapoo to experience a spell of breathing difficulty every now and then. As long as their gums and tongue are not a blue shade, then there is no need to take the dog to the veternarian, unless this is a chronic problem. All dogs have tears - tear stains will show up on your lighter colored Pekapoos or any breed of dog. There are good products to use, even wiping their eyes with a cotton ball and distilled water daily can make a big difference. Some Pekapoos can have dental problems since it is common for the lower jaw to protrude - coming from a well-bred Pekingese. Our vet checks for bad bites, and you will know about your puppy's teeth before you get your puppy. Also, chewing on old fashioned cow bones - cooked - is a good way for dogs to keep their teeth clean).
With a well-balanced diet and annual vet visits, Pek-a-poos have a life expectancy of 12-16 years.
A Pekapoo's fur should be kept short, as their fur becomes matted in a dreadlock very easily. In addition, this prevents tear stains from becoming a problem. Long hair should not be a problem, however, as long as the dog's fur is brushed once or twice daily. Short or long, though, the fur should be brushed at least once every two days. (some of our puppies, have grown up to have hair that does not tangle easily, but all will definitely benefit from being brushed out regularly, if only for the time you spend brushing him or her out).
Most of this article was taken from wikimedia, an online encyclopedia. I added some of our own information along the way.