The Peekapoo is a designer dog gaining popularity in recent years as a fabulous companion dog. Technically not an independent dog breed, and sometimes spelled “peke-a-poo” or “pekapoo,” the Peekapoo is a hybrid dog cross between a Pekingese and a toy poodle or a miniature poodle. Like designer dog breeds the Cockapoo and the Labradoodle, the Peekapoo was created to help dog owners with allergies. The hypoallergenic poodle coat combines with the luxurious locks of the Pekingese for a pretty, loyal dog. They’re intelligent, affectionate, and make ideal lap dogs. The Peekapoo isn’t considered a purebred dog. Keep in mind that a Peekapoo doesn’t have breed standards per se. An individual Peekapoo can vary quite a bit depending on the parent breeds. Unlike other designer dog breeds, a Peekapoo isn’t typically the result of multigenerational breeding, which means that breeders don’t cross a Peekapoo with a Peekapoo. Instead, each Peekapoo litter is a first-generation cross. Peekapoo puppies are adorable furballs with a tendency towards separation anxiety and domineering behavior towards very young children or other dogs. Like other small dogs, Peekapoos sometimes bark quite a bit to assert their personalities. They’re quite loyal dogs and thus, suspicious of strangers at first. With positive reinforcement training and early socialization, however, they mature to well-behaved adults. Crate training helps create an extra sense of security for the Peekapoo, as well. The Peekapoo does well with daily exercise. Despite their small size, they’re an energetic dog! Having a poodle parent means they’ve inherited an instinct to hunt and retrieve. As energetic puppies, especially, they benefit from extra play, activity, and training. As a Pekingese poodle mix, a peekapoo’s coat can vary depending on the exact gene combination inherited. Regardless, they’re a low-shedding toy dog and generally considered hypoallergenic dogs. A Peekapoo dog does need a regular groom, with various haircut styles being appropriate. If you opt to keep a Peekapoo’s coat naturally long, daily brushing is required. However, a clipped Peekapoo will only need a couple of brushings a week. Because a Peekapoo can be skittish at the groomer, they can benefit from an in-home grooming session.