The Chipoo is a mix between two well-known breeds of international significance: the Chihuahua, a national symbol of Mexico, and the Poodle, the national dog of France. You can generally expect a Chipoo dog to be small-space friendly, first-time pet parent friendly, and just plain friendly. Chihuahua-Poodle mixes are smart, adaptable, and compact pups. Chipoos can do well in a variety of settings, but their needs require thoughtful consideration. First, though lap-size, Chipoos aren’t necessarily lap dogs. Both parent breeds are relatively high in energy, and Poodles in particular need plenty of mental stimulation and physical exercise each day. But thanks to the Chipoo’s small stature, this can be done indoors. Affectionate and fun, Chipoos can make friends with people of all ages. In fact, close companionship is key to their happiness. However, their tiny size warrants caution. Very small children and very large dogs can accidentally harm the little Chipoo, so any interactions should be closely supervised. A Chihuahua-Poodle’s grooming needs are relatively minimal, and both parent breeds are fairly low on the shedding spectrum. Poodles are regularly described as being allergy-friendly, but keep in mind that no dog is truly hypoallergenic.