These active, playful dogs require a lot of physical activity to be healthy and happy. Taking them out for a walk daily under moderate temperature is a good option however, if the outdoor temperature starts to fall, it is a good idea to take a coat or jumper for them. They get bored and destructive when left alone for too long and they therefore need to have adequate mental exercise.

Being intelligent just like the Poodle, they will respond well to training when handled by a tactful trainer who is not harsh on them but handles their stubbornness in a firm and patient way. The techniques of rewarding and praising will encourage them to respond in a positive way.

Proper socialization training is required to be given to these puppies to help them get over certain behavioral problems like barking, showing possessiveness regarding their toys or belongings or getting destructive. Moreover, they should be trained to get over their habit of being attached to a particular individual of the family as their absence may trigger intense separation anxiety in them.

Due to their size, Chi-Poo's can live in a variety of different environments and make wonderful family pets.

As a mixed breed rather than a pure breed and one that came about fairly recently as a result of deliberate breeding there is not much known about where or when the Chi-Poo came about. Without much history to them the best way to determine more about the temperament and needs of the mixed breed is to look at the breeds that created the cross which, in this case, are the Chihuahua and the Poodle.