Poodles and Poodle mixes have a long life expectancy. Depending on their size and health, poodles have an average life expectancy of 11-15 years. The average age of a standard poodle is around 12 years, a Shih Tzu poodle’s about 16 years, a Yorkipoo’s approximately 15 years, an Australian shepherd poodle’s around 13 years, and miniature’s around 15 years.