Help, Am I a Bichon/Poodle or Malti/Poo?    Barked: Thu Jan 28,
'10 6:41am PST  When I picked Leia up from the shelter she was
listed as a Bichon/Mini Poodle mix. I don't think I buy it. I
have family with Bichon/Poodle mixes, and they do not have such
straight, fluffy coats. I understand that at 6 months or so she
still sports a puppy coat, but there is really no curl at all.
Also, at a slight 3.5 pounds, is it more likely that she is toy?
Thanks for the input!!!  J&D's not your- steppin' stone Barked:
Thu Feb 25, '10 8:04am PST  Since you are a mixed breed, the
term toy/miniature really can't apply to you because there are
certain height requirements in poodles. Toys being 10 inches and
under and not concerning weight.  At 3-4 lbs I would consider
your dog quite small, Paris is 9 1/2 inches and 6-7 lbs, and is
a "true" toy poodle.  I can see dominant maltese in your coat,
you could quite possibly be a maltipoo. They are quite common in
many areas and are often given up because of the grooming
requirements.