Iggy Poo
Designer Mixed Breed - Italian Greyhound x Poodle - Elegant and Sensitive
8-15 lbsWeight
11-15 inHeight
13-15 yrsLifespan
Fawn, Blue, Gray, Cream, Apricot, BlackColors
Designer Mixed Breed - Italian Greyhound x Poodle - Elegant and Sensitive
The Iggy Poo is a designer crossbreed that blends two distinct dogs: the Italian Greyhound, a delicate miniature sighthound, and the Poodle, a brilliant, versatile water retriever. Breeders combine the two hoping to pair the Italian Greyhound's best traits — elegant lines and a loving, sensitive nature — with the Poodle's clever, low-shedding coat prized by allergy sufferers, all in one companion.
As a first-generation mix, the Iggy Poo is not a standardized breed, so puppies — even littermates — can vary in size, coat, and personality depending on which parent they take after. Most are very small dogs, typically weighing around the range shown above. Thanks to the Poodle side, many — though not all — inherit a lower-shedding coat that some allergy sufferers tolerate better. The best way to picture an individual Iggy Poo is to get to know both parent breeds.
As a first-generation mix, the Iggy Poo is not a standardized breed, so puppies — even littermates — can vary in size, coat, and personality depending on which parent they take after. Most are very small dogs, typically weighing around the range shown above. Thanks to the Poodle side, many — though not all — inherit a lower-shedding coat that some allergy sufferers tolerate better. The best way to picture an individual Iggy Poo is to get to know both parent breeds.
Iggy Poos tend to be affectionate, gentle, and sensitive — and, from the Poodle side, intelligent, eager, and highly trainable. From its Italian Greyhound parent it often inherits elegant lines and a loving, sensitive nature, while the Poodle contributes a clever, low-shedding coat prized by allergy sufferers. The blend usually makes an affectionate, family-oriented companion, but because temperament can lean either way, early socialization and consistent, positive handling are important to bring out the best of both parents.
The Iggy Poo has moderate energy: about 45 minutes to an hour of daily walks, play, and light training keeps it fit and content without demanding an athlete's schedule.
Coat care depends on which parent a puppy favors. Those taking after the Poodle often have a wavy or curly, low-shedding coat that needs brushing several times a week and professional clipping every 6–8 weeks to prevent matting; others shed more and need only a weekly brush. Keep ears clean, nails trimmed, and teeth brushed regularly.
With at least one highly intelligent parent, the Iggy Poo is usually quick to learn and enjoys having its mind engaged. Keep training positive, reward-based, and varied to hold its interest, and provide puzzle toys or jobs to prevent boredom. Early socialization ensures a confident, well-mannered adult.
Mixed-breed dogs often enjoy some 'hybrid vigor,' but the Iggy Poo can still inherit any of the health conditions common to its parent breeds. Owners should be aware of dental disease, leg fractures, patellar luxation, progressive retinal atrophy, hip dysplasia, and epilepsy. Buying from a breeder who health-tests both the Italian Greyhound and the Poodle parents, keeping your dog at a healthy weight, and staying current with routine veterinary care are the best ways to support a long, healthy life.
| Stage | Daily Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy | 1-2.5 cups | 3 meals/day |
| Adult | 1.5-3 cups | 2 meals/day |
| Senior | Reduce 10-20% | Joint support |
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Puppy | $600-$2,000 |
| Monthly Food | $25-$50 |
| Annual Vet | $350-$800 |
Italian Greyhounds are among the fastest small dogs and can reach 25 mph. Iggy Poos often retain this explosive speed in a surprisingly compact body.
Italian Greyhounds have been companion dogs since ancient Egyptian and Roman times, depicted in artifacts thousands of years old. Iggy Poos carry remarkable ancient heritage.