Toy Aussiepoo Puppies For Sale
The Toy Aussiepoo or Aussiedoodle, a charming crossbreed of a Poodle and an Australian Shepherd, is known for its small size, playful demeanor, and intelligence. With a coat that varies in color and pattern, these dogs are relatively hypoallergenic. Toy Aussiedoodles typically stand under 10 inches in height and weigh between 4 to 20 pounds. For those seeking a small, energetic, and affectionate companion, the Toy Aussiedoodle is an appealing choice.
What is a Toy Aussiepoo?
A Toy Australian Shepherd crossed with a Toy Poodle. Both parents are the smallest expressions of breeds that are, at full size, serious working dogs — a stock herder and a water retriever — and shrinking the frame does not shrink the wiring.
That is the thing to understand before anything else. A Toy Aussiepoo is a very small dog with a working dog’s mind, and it will be happier and easier to live with in a home that plans for the second half of that sentence.
As for size: small. Precisely how small varies between littermates, since both parent breeds have a size range of their own and a cross widens it further. Our staff can tell you what a particular puppy’s parents look like, which is a better guide than any figure printed on a page.
What are they like to live with?
Bright, quick and attentive. Herding lines produce dogs that watch you, and Poodle lines produce dogs that want to work with you, so a Toy Aussiepoo tends to keep an eye on where you are and what you are doing.
They learn fast — often faster than owners expect from something that size — and they get bored just as fast. Most of the behaviour problems people report with this cross come down to a clever dog with an empty afternoon.
How much exercise does one need?
Less distance than you would think, more thinking than you would think.
A short walk covers the physical side for a dog this small. The rest of the work is mental: a scatter feed instead of a bowl, a stuffed chew, five minutes of trick training, a hidden toy to find. Ten focused minutes of that reliably buys more calm than half an hour of pavement.
Structured games suit them particularly well. Recall games, retrieve with a wait built in, weaving between chair legs, simple indoor agility — all realistic for a toy dog with this much processing power.
Do they chase things?
Often, yes. The herding side responds to movement, and a bike, a broom or someone running past can switch it on.
Teach the puppy early that movement means “look at me” rather than “go after it”, and reward that consistently through the first year. It is a straightforward habit to build at four months and a stubborn one to unpick at two years.
What does the coat need?
Usually wavy, usually low-shedding, always more grooming than the shedding suggests. A coat that holds its hair mats, so comb to the skin two or three times a week rather than brushing the surface, and book a professional groom on a regular cycle.
Expect a difficult few weeks in the second half of the first year, when the puppy coat gives way to the adult one and mats appear faster than usual. Keeping the routine through it makes all the difference.
What about the puppy stage?
Small and light, so set the house up accordingly — steps rather than jumping off furniture, a harness rather than a neck collar, and time spent on the ground rather than in someone’s arms.
Socialise widely and calmly through the first six months. Bright, watchful dogs benefit enormously from having met the world before they form opinions about it.
Where can I meet one?
Come and see one in person, since size and coat both vary. Browse the Aussiepoos in store, read about our breeders, and visit us in Clermont or Goodlettsville. Ask about the warranty and about financing through TerracePets, or call (855) 488-8250.