Toy Aussiedoodle Guide: Size, Temperament, Hypoallergenic etc.

Toy Aussiedoodles (AKA Toy Aussiepoos or Toy Australian Shepherd Poodles) are a designer dog breed, the result of breeding a Miniature Australian Shepherd with a Toy Poodle. Their friendly and playful nature paired with their tiny size which is suited to apartment living makes them highly sought after, fetching high prices!

If you are interested in Toy Aussiedoodles keep reading this article to find out the all the answers to your questions about this dog breed!

Table of Contents

What Is A Toy Aussiedoodle?

A Toy Aussiedoodle is a cross between a Toy Poodle and a Miniature Australian Shepherd and are the smallest Aussiedoodle size. They can either look more like an Australian Shepherd or a Poodle depending on the generation and the percentage mix of Australian Shepherd to Poodle. Toy Aussiedoodles are a playful, smart, loyal and affectionate dog.

What Does A Toy Aussiedoodle Look Like?

Toy Aussiedoodles have a small yet athletic build. They feature wavy or curly fur that can come in a range of colors such as blue merle, red merle, solid black, chocolate and solid red. Toy Aussiedoodles usually have an oval face shape with brown or green almond eyes and a dark brown or black nose. They have medium length floppy ears that hang just where their muzzle begins.

Toy Aussiedoodle Characteristics

Toy Aussiedoodle Characteristics
Size	Up to 10 inches tall (under 25.4cm).
Weight	10 to 15 pounds (4.5kg to 6.8kg).
Temperament	Affectionate, playful and loyal.
Activity Levels	Moderate.
Exercise Requirements	30 to 60 min per day.
Lifespan	10 to 12 years.
Coat	Wavy or curly single coat.
Eyes	Brown or green.
Shedding	Low.
Apartment Adaptability	Can live in an apartment if given enough exercise daily.
Good with Children	Yes.

Toy Aussiedoodle Size

Toy Aussiedoodles are the smallest size reaching a height of 10 inches or less (under 25.4cm) at the shoulder when fully grown. They weigh between 10 and 15 pounds (4.5kg to 6.8kg) as an adult.

Toy Aussiedoodles stop growing between 8 and 11 months of age. They reach their full adult size the fastest out of all the Aussiedoodle sizes because they are so small.

Toy Aussiedoodle Temperament

Toy Aussiedoodles are an affectionate, playful and loyal dog breed. There is not much variation in temperament between the different sizes of Aussiedoodle however Toy Aussiedoodles are said to be slightly more timid which is mainly due to their petite size.

Toy Aussiedoodle Lifespan

Toy Aussiedoodles live for 10 to 12 years however some can live even longer. You can give your Toy Aussiedoodle the best chance of living a long life by giving them plenty of exercise daily and also by feeding them a balanced and nutritious diet. Their lifespan can also be affected by their genetics, health conditions and general lifestyle.

Toy Aussiedoodle Price

Toy Aussiedoodles usually cost between $2000USD and $3900USD. They are the most expensive Aussiedoodle size as they have the smallest litters and are generally more difficult to bred than the standard Aussiedoodle size. It can take multiple litters of Aussiedoodles until breeders consistently get the ‘toy’ size.

chocolate toy aussiedoodle — Toy Aussiedoodle via @lunansonny_teenydoodles

Are Toy Aussiedoodles Hypoallergenic?

Toy Aussiedoodles are hypoallergenic as they are very light shedders and do not release much allergy inducing dander (dead skin cells) into the environment when they shed. In fact, all sizes of Aussiedoodle are hypoallergenic. Out of all sizes of Aussiedoodle, Toy Aussiedoodles may be considered to be the most hypoallergenic as they drop the least dander as smaller dogs produce everything in smaller quantities.

Do Toy Aussiedoodles Shed?

Toy Aussiedoodles are classified as light to non-shedders. They only drop a little bit of hair here and there throughout the year and do not go through heavy seasonal shedding like other breeds.

It is important to realise that there is no such thing as a totally non-shedding dog and that Aussiedoodles along with other poodle mixes are the closest to this definition.

toy merle aussiedoodle — Merle Aussiedoodle via @toy_aussiedoodles

Toy Aussiedoodle Generations

F1 Toy Aussiedoodle

An F1 Toy Aussiedoodle is the first generation of the breed created by crossing a purebred Miniature Australian Shepherd with either a purebred Toy Poodle. An F1 Aussiedoodle is 50% Australian Shepherd and 50% Toy Poodle.

F1b Toy Aussiedoodle

The “F” in F1b Toy Aussiedoodle means “filial”, the “1” means first generation and the “b” means back-cross. An F1b Toy Aussiedoodle is created by crossing an F1 Toy Aussiedoodle with a purebred Toy Poodle. The resulting dog is 25% Miniature Australian Shepherd and 75% Toy Poodle.

F1bb Toy Aussiedoodle

The “F” in F1bb Toy Aussiedoodle means “filial”, the “1” means first generation and the “bb” means double back-cross. An F1bb Toy Aussiedoodle is a cross between an F1b Toy Aussiedoodle (Toy Aussiedoodle x Toy Poodle) and a purebred Toy Poodle. They are 12.5% Miniature Australian Shepherd and 87.5% Toy Poodle. F1bb Toy Aussiedoodles are not very common.

F2 Toy Aussiedoodle

An F2 Toy Aussiedoodle is the second generation of the breed created by breeding a F1 Toy Aussiedoodle with another F1 Toy Aussiedoodle. They are 50% Miniature Australian Shepherd and 50% Toy Poodle.

Toy Aussiedoodle Colors

Blue Merle Toy Aussiedoodle

A Blue Merle Toy Aussiedoodle has a blue, grey, white and tan coat in a distinct mottled pattern. They would have originally had a solid grey coat but the merle gene diluted it into mottled patches. The merle gene also affects eye color and skin pigmentation on the nose and paws. This means that Merle Toy Aussiedoodles often have very light eye colors such as blue or green and often have pink patches on their nose and paws.

Black Toy Aussiedoodle

Black Toy Aussiedoodles feature a solid black coat with a black nose and dark eyes. They may also feature small white patches on their chest or paws. Breeders achieve the black coat by breeding a Black Toy Poodle with a Black Miniature Australian Shepherd.

Apricot Maltipoo Guide: Price, Names, Breeders & More!

Black and White Toy Aussiedoodle

Black and White Toy Aussiedoodles have a black base coat and feature white patches on their chest, paws, legs, tips of their tails and muzzle. They are also called Tuxedo Toy Aussiedoodles as their coat pattern makes it look like they are wearing a suit.

Red Merle Toy Aussiedoodle

Red Merle Toy Aussiedoodles look similar to Blue Merle Toy Aussiedoodles except they originally would have had a red (liver) base coat instead of a black one. Red Merle Aussiedoodles feature a mottled coat with red, copper, beige and white patches. The gene may result in them having blue or green eyes and areas of their skin that lacks pigmentation.

Tri Color Toy Aussiedoodle

Tri Color Toy Aussiedoodles have three colors in their coat. In most cases they will have a black tri-color or red tri-color coat. They inherit this coloring from the Australian Shepherd side. Black Tri-color Toy Aussiedoodles feature a black base coat with white and tan markings over their face and body. On the other hand, Red Tri-color Toy Aussiedoodles feature a red base coat with white and tan markings over their body and face.

Sable Toy Aussiedoodle

Sable Toy Aussiedoodles have bi-colored coats where the hairs are a light brown or cream shade at the root and are dark brown or black at the tip. The sable undertones are most prominent on a Toy Aussiedoodles muzzle, eye brows and legs. They may also have white patches on their chest and paws.

Toy Aussiedoodle Grooming

Toy Aussiedoodles need to be groomed every 6 to 10 weeks. If you prefer that your Aussiedoodle has a shorter coat they need to be groomed every 6 to 8 weeks. If you prefer a longer coat, they can be groomed every 8 to 10 weeks. This can be done at a professional groomer or you can learn how to cut your dog’s hair at home from watching YouTube videos and investing in a dog grooming kit.

Toy Aussiedoodle Haircuts

There are many different haircuts that you can give your Toy Aussiedoodle. Some popular ones include:

Puppy Cut
Teddy Bear Cut
Poodle Cut
Terrier Cut
Summer Cut

Toy Aussiedoodle Exercise Needs

As Toy Aussiedoodles are smaller than Standard Aussiedoodles they do not require as much exercise each day but that does not mean they don’t need anything. They are still a very energetic dog, so need between 30 minutes and an hour of exercise each day. Toy Aussiedoodles enjoy going on walks, running and playing games. Mental exercise is also required so they don’t get bored and destructive.

Toy Aussiedoodle Training

Toy Aussiedoodles are very intelligent so they respond very well to training. You should start teaching your Toy Aussiedoodle basic commands such as their name, sit, stay and come from the moment they arrive home. You can then progress to more difficult tricks and commands.

When training your dog it is important to use positive reinforcement techniques as dogs repeat good behavior when it is followed by a reward such as a treat or their favorite toy. Clicker training is another type of positive reinforcement training that is a good method for learning new tricks. You use a clicker device so your dog can associate a new behavior with a click and then a reward.