SHIH - POOS
Dori DUE 3/27/2010
&
Gracie DUE 4/5/2010
SHIH-Poo
The Goal of Breeding the Shih-Poo is to combine the
characteristics of the Poodle, such as its intelligence and
low-shed coat, with the desirable traits of the Shih - Tzu. snout
of the dog is less pushed in, therefore alleviating many
breathing problems that shih-tzus can experience. The  
Shih-poos have notable references in popular culture .

Appearance

The Shih-poos'  appearance varies significantly. It will take
characteristics from both of its parents. One consistent trait of
the breed is its size, normally weighing about 10 lbs or less. It
is long coated like the Shih-Tzu, though its coat texture can be
straight, curly, or wavy. Normally the Shih-poo's general build
will be somewhere between that of its parents. It can be any
color or color combination. They are very adorable and a kind
dogs.


Temperament

The Shih-poos' parent breeds share many temperament traits,
 more so than appearance. Therefore it is easier to
 generalise their personality.
They are normally intelligent, alert, friendly, and
devoted to their owners and like many small dogs
they love to sit in your lap. They do very well
 around young children. They are demonstrative
and seem to enjoy being bragged on and
 being the center of attention, doing poorly in kennels
because they want their owner's company.
 The Shih-poo tends to be very sociable with
 other dogs and  also do well around all other pets of any
species.

Shih-poo's are usually very intelligent and eager to
please their owners. These traits make them very trainable.
They learn quickly and seems to enjoy showing off tricks.

The Benefits of Having a Shih Poo Dog  
Allergy suffering tends to be low or non-existent
because of hybrid hypoallergenic qualities
(comes from the Poodle).  There is very little dander
 or hair loss when compared to other dogs.  
It is important to note that no dog, not even the Poodle,
 is completely hypoallergenic.  Extremely sensitive people may
experience slight discomfort, but that is very unlikely.
The Shih-Poo tends to have hybrid vigor, meaning less genetic
problems due to cross-breeding.  
The result of the cross between a Shih Tzu and a Poodle
is, Hands Down the CUTES PUPPY EVER BORN!!!!   
GRACIE & COCO
( SHIH-Poos )
Shadow & Dori
( SHIH-POOs )
DORI
(SHIH - POO)
SHADOW
(SHIH - POO)
DORI
(SHIH - POO)
Shadow (SHIH - POO)
Cockapoo    10 to 15 inches         12 to 20

Shih-Poo       5 to 10 inches          4 to 11

Toy            10 inches or less        7 to 10
Poodle

Miniature    10 to 15 inches         15 to 17
Poodle

Cocker        14 to 17 inches        25 to 34
Spaniel
Dori DUE
 3/27/2010
&
Gracie DUE
 4/5/2010
Coco
(SHIH - POO)
Shadow & Dori
( SHIH-POOs )
GRACIE
(SHIH - POO)
SHADOW
(SHIH - POO)