Tiboodle
See photos of some of our past Tiboodle puppies below.
One of our previous Tiboodle puppies, Coco Chanel - 6 months old.
Breed: Tiboodle (Tibetan Spaniel x Poodle)
Other names: Tibbie-poo
(Not to be confused with the Tibetan Terrier x Poodle, of which some breeders also refer to as Tiboodles - who are a different mix breed)
Temperament: Smart, affectionate, playful, loyal companions.
Approx. Size: 20cm – 35cm at the withers approximately
Weight: Toy 3 - 9kg
Weight: Mini 5 - 12kg
Lifespan: 10-14 years
Maintenance: Medium
Recommended for: Families, couples or singles - looking for a small, loyal and fun loving companion dog.
What is a 'Tiboodle'?
The Tiboodle is a cross breed dog, that refers to the mix of a Tibetan Spaniel and the Poodle. The parent dogs may be Tibetan Spaniel, Poodle, or even Tiboodle themselves. As the Tibetan Spaniel is a rare and ancient breed with lower numbers, this mix breed does not tend to be readily available or easy to come by.
See below breed examples of a pure Tibbie, and pure Poodle - the founding parent breeds that make up the Tiboodle cross breed. Tiboodles tend to physically inherit traits resembling what you would see and expect for other smaller similar Poodle cross breeds such as Spoodles (Shih Tzu x Poodles), Moodles (Maltese x Poodles) and smaller type Cavoodles (Cavalier x Poodle), or even the less common "Peek-a-Poo" - a Pekingese x Poodle.
Many but not all Tiboodles tend to have a shorter leg and longer body than the Poodle or some of the other Oodle crosses, which is a characteristic of the Tibetan Spaniel.
Other names: Tibbie-poo
(Not to be confused with the Tibetan Terrier x Poodle, of which some breeders also refer to as Tiboodles - who are a different mix breed)
Temperament: Smart, affectionate, playful, loyal companions.
Approx. Size: 20cm – 35cm at the withers approximately
Weight: Toy 3 - 9kg
Weight: Mini 5 - 12kg
Lifespan: 10-14 years
Maintenance: Medium
Recommended for: Families, couples or singles - looking for a small, loyal and fun loving companion dog.
What is a 'Tiboodle'?
The Tiboodle is a cross breed dog, that refers to the mix of a Tibetan Spaniel and the Poodle. The parent dogs may be Tibetan Spaniel, Poodle, or even Tiboodle themselves. As the Tibetan Spaniel is a rare and ancient breed with lower numbers, this mix breed does not tend to be readily available or easy to come by.
See below breed examples of a pure Tibbie, and pure Poodle - the founding parent breeds that make up the Tiboodle cross breed. Tiboodles tend to physically inherit traits resembling what you would see and expect for other smaller similar Poodle cross breeds such as Spoodles (Shih Tzu x Poodles), Moodles (Maltese x Poodles) and smaller type Cavoodles (Cavalier x Poodle), or even the less common "Peek-a-Poo" - a Pekingese x Poodle.
Many but not all Tiboodles tend to have a shorter leg and longer body than the Poodle or some of the other Oodle crosses, which is a characteristic of the Tibetan Spaniel.
Tibetan Spaniel
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Toy Poodle
(May also be crossed to other size Poodle)
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Tiboodle Colours
There is no breed standard for cross breed dogs, and mixing two different breeds together allows for a wider genetic diversity not just in terms of health - but also coat colour and type.
The Tiboodle can be a wide range of colours, as the Tibetan Spaniel breed standard accepts and acknowledges all colours and coat patterns - with the only exclusion being merle. The Poodle has less potential coat and colour combinations in terms of their breed standard, however mixing the two breeds - creates a diverse range of potential coat colour options. As the two seperate breeds possess different genes with their coat types - puppies within each litter may be different colours to both their parents.
As most inherit the low-non shedding fleece type coat, they will require grooming - and do tend to change colour and fade as the mature, as a result of the Poodle gene.
See some of our different coloured Tiboodle puppies we have produced thus far. Shading and markings can vary between litters and from each puppy to puppy.
Please note colour options are not restricted to those depicted below, and cannot necessarily be pre-determined with each mating, what will actually be born within the litter.
There is no breed standard for cross breed dogs, and mixing two different breeds together allows for a wider genetic diversity not just in terms of health - but also coat colour and type.
The Tiboodle can be a wide range of colours, as the Tibetan Spaniel breed standard accepts and acknowledges all colours and coat patterns - with the only exclusion being merle. The Poodle has less potential coat and colour combinations in terms of their breed standard, however mixing the two breeds - creates a diverse range of potential coat colour options. As the two seperate breeds possess different genes with their coat types - puppies within each litter may be different colours to both their parents.
As most inherit the low-non shedding fleece type coat, they will require grooming - and do tend to change colour and fade as the mature, as a result of the Poodle gene.
See some of our different coloured Tiboodle puppies we have produced thus far. Shading and markings can vary between litters and from each puppy to puppy.
Please note colour options are not restricted to those depicted below, and cannot necessarily be pre-determined with each mating, what will actually be born within the litter.
Apricot with White
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Sable/Brindle
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Cream and White
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Brindle
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Chocolate/Silver Beige
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Chocolate Parti/Silver Beige Parti
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Personality, characteristics and temperament
Small, affectionate, charismatic dogs - who are devoted to their owners and family unit, with the Tibetan Spaniel being renowned for its loyalty throughout breed history. Mixed with the right Poodle, the offspring have the potential to be one of the most fun loving, sociable, affectionate and spritely little dogs. Though each puppies temperament and personality can and will vary , even within the same litter - they will share the commonality of being intuitive, intelligent, affectionate and devoted companion dogs.
Being of small stature, what they lack in size - they make up for in spirit, love, and endless potential. Incredibly eager to please those they have bonded to, strengthens the relationship with those closest to them - and allows a world of opportunities when it comes to training, lifestyle, activities and experiences.
They will be happy to spend their days at home, seeing the world, are content to reside in either small or large spaces - they are happiest when they are near you, or pleasing their people.
Ensuring they get use to spending time alone is important, as with any breed - in order to avoid separation anxiety. In comparison to other similar Poodle mix breeds, the Tiboodle is naturally more laid back and easy going.
Relatively easy to care for, as long as they have had a stable upbringing. The coat would be considered one of the more high maintenance aspects of these dogs, as the ever growing coat that tends to be low-non shedding will require upkeep and grooming (both at home, and professionally).
The Tibetan Spaniel cross Poodle can happily reside in apartments, city and suburban living, or on acreage. They aren't overly demanding in the space and type of dwelling they require.
Grooming your Tiboodle
The amount of grooming required for a Tiboodle will depend on the type of coat. All coat types will require some grooming with the low-non shedding fleece coat (more wavy/loose curls - rather than tight curls of the wool coat like the Poodle) also needing to be clipped as the fur does not fall out, and grows at a continuous rate. Those dogs with these coats will need to be brushed more often than dogs with Spaniel like hair. Tiboodles, like all breeds with floppy ears, need to have their ears properly dried after their bath to avoid infections.
Training your Tiboodle
Both Poodles and Tibbiess which make up the mix are highly intelligent breeds, who are alert, form strong bonds with those closest to them, and eager to please. Some dogs can be sensitive, so ensure you begin early training and socialisation, to allow your puppy to develop in to a stable minded and settled dog.
Eager to please and impress their loved ones, harness this trait to bring them to the best of their ability. Early socialization and obedience are recommended for all puppies, and these dogs are no exception.
The crate training method works best to house train them as they prefer to go toilet away from where they sleep, but just be sure to let pups out from their crate as soon as possible. They will not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. Training must be done with firmness, fairness, patience, and consistency. Some Poodle cross breed owners report that it can sometimes be difficult to keep their puppy’s attention for long periods of time so try to make training times short and fun. Also make sure your puppy will come when called in the backyard before going out to an unfenced area
See our Toilet Training tips page for more insight on our crate training methods, being more soft and adapted from the traditional methods of crate training.
Small, affectionate, charismatic dogs - who are devoted to their owners and family unit, with the Tibetan Spaniel being renowned for its loyalty throughout breed history. Mixed with the right Poodle, the offspring have the potential to be one of the most fun loving, sociable, affectionate and spritely little dogs. Though each puppies temperament and personality can and will vary , even within the same litter - they will share the commonality of being intuitive, intelligent, affectionate and devoted companion dogs.
Being of small stature, what they lack in size - they make up for in spirit, love, and endless potential. Incredibly eager to please those they have bonded to, strengthens the relationship with those closest to them - and allows a world of opportunities when it comes to training, lifestyle, activities and experiences.
They will be happy to spend their days at home, seeing the world, are content to reside in either small or large spaces - they are happiest when they are near you, or pleasing their people.
Ensuring they get use to spending time alone is important, as with any breed - in order to avoid separation anxiety. In comparison to other similar Poodle mix breeds, the Tiboodle is naturally more laid back and easy going.
Relatively easy to care for, as long as they have had a stable upbringing. The coat would be considered one of the more high maintenance aspects of these dogs, as the ever growing coat that tends to be low-non shedding will require upkeep and grooming (both at home, and professionally).
The Tibetan Spaniel cross Poodle can happily reside in apartments, city and suburban living, or on acreage. They aren't overly demanding in the space and type of dwelling they require.
Grooming your Tiboodle
The amount of grooming required for a Tiboodle will depend on the type of coat. All coat types will require some grooming with the low-non shedding fleece coat (more wavy/loose curls - rather than tight curls of the wool coat like the Poodle) also needing to be clipped as the fur does not fall out, and grows at a continuous rate. Those dogs with these coats will need to be brushed more often than dogs with Spaniel like hair. Tiboodles, like all breeds with floppy ears, need to have their ears properly dried after their bath to avoid infections.
Training your Tiboodle
Both Poodles and Tibbiess which make up the mix are highly intelligent breeds, who are alert, form strong bonds with those closest to them, and eager to please. Some dogs can be sensitive, so ensure you begin early training and socialisation, to allow your puppy to develop in to a stable minded and settled dog.
Eager to please and impress their loved ones, harness this trait to bring them to the best of their ability. Early socialization and obedience are recommended for all puppies, and these dogs are no exception.
The crate training method works best to house train them as they prefer to go toilet away from where they sleep, but just be sure to let pups out from their crate as soon as possible. They will not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. Training must be done with firmness, fairness, patience, and consistency. Some Poodle cross breed owners report that it can sometimes be difficult to keep their puppy’s attention for long periods of time so try to make training times short and fun. Also make sure your puppy will come when called in the backyard before going out to an unfenced area
See our Toilet Training tips page for more insight on our crate training methods, being more soft and adapted from the traditional methods of crate training.
