As these little cuties are a relatively new breed, their temperaments can vary. However, it's thought (and hoped...) that the humour and trainability aspects of the Poodle, will lessen the stubborn streak found within Dachshunds! It's thought that Doxiepoo's are very friendly and love to be around 'humans'. They are also thought to be very intelligent which will, in turn, mean training them is fairly easy. Additionally, these little guys are very energetic and love to run around and be played with, so will need to have some outdoor space. However, they should never be left to live outside, as not only is this chilly, but they are very sociable animals and need to be around their 'hoomans'.

A relatively new 'designer' crossbreed, the Doxiepoo is thought to have been developed over the last ten or twenty years. They were created as a response to 'hoomans' wanting a dog that was more unique than other breeds, possessing distinctive physical characteristics. The Doxiepoo is a cross between a Poodle and a Dachshund and it's also claimed, although not proved, that crossbreeds are hypo-allergenic and prone to fewer health issues. However, as a new breed, pups will vary from litter to litter with very different physical and mental traits. For example, some may look more Poodle-like in physical appearance, whereas others may be more stubborn, in likeness to their parent, the Dachshund.