![]() Shih poos are generally versatile dogs that can do well in small apartments as well as larger homes. If work or school takes you away from home for long hours, you may need to consider doggie daycare to keep your shih poo happy. Even so, these fluffy pups love being close to their people and don't tolerate being left alone for long periods of time. While friendly and great at getting along well with other pets, especially if introduced as puppies, older shih poos might not love having other dogs around. They love to play with toys and get along wonderfully with older children, although due to their small size and hair that's easy to grab and pull, they should be closely supervised around small children. What shih poos may lack in trainability, they more than make up for in love and affection. Because of this, they often need a firm but patient guide in training, and might not be the best choice for first-time dog parents. Shih poos, as a result, are often playful, affectionate and quick-witted little charmers, although they may inherit their shih tzu parent's willfulness. Poodles, on the other hand, while equally charming with playful and comedic personalities, are highly intelligent dogs who are more eager to please and easier to train. Shih tzus tend to be highly affectionate and extremely charming, but possess a stubborn streak that can make them difficult to train. Often, mixed-breed dogs develop a temperament that balances the qualities of their parent breeds. ![]() Shoodle coats may mimic the coloring pattern of either parent. While poodles have solid coats that are typically black, white, gray, brown or apricot, shih tzu coats may be solid or come in various color patterns and combinations. Despite the appearance, the shih poo's coat barely sheds, making these dogs a good fit for someone with mild pet allergies.Ĭoloring can take after either parent breed. Their coat may be long, straight and silky like that of the shih tzu, shorter and curly like that of a poodle or it may fall somewhere in between. Shih poos fall in the small to tiny range, typically standing between eight and 18 inches at the withers and weighing anywhere from eight to 18 pounds. Even shih poo puppies born to the same litter may take after one parent more than the other and appear vastly different in coat texture and coloring, says PetGuide. As cross-breeds, shih poos are not an officially recognized breed, and there is no breed standard regarding appearance or temperament. While some shih tzu breeders breed a poodle to a shih tzu to create first-generation shih poos, it's also common practice to breed shih poos to one another to create multigenerational dogs. Shih poos are a cross between a shih tzu and a toy poodle. Let's take a look at a few of the doodles available.Charming, affectionate and quick-witted, the small and fluffy shih poo adapts well to apartment living and would make an excellent companion for seniors. "However, if a pup is an F2 or F3 (grandparents were doodles), then the individual breed traits are less defined or obvious." "The puppy will likely have strong personality traits of both individual breeds," Demling explains. Generation refers to how far removed from a purebred pairing-like a purebred Poodle and a purebred Labrador as parents. For example, Bernedoodle dogs tend to be more stubborn but they have lower energy than a Goldendoodle.Īnother thing that people should look at is the generation of the doodle. "And since Poodles are affectionate, kid- and dog-friendly, social and charismatic, the doodles tend to be the same!" Demling recommends that families look at the traits of the breed that is crossed with the Poodle. "Doodles are also versatile family pets and can often do everything from city life to country life, hiking to relaxing at home," says Demling. Their personalities make them ideal companions for many people, too. These breeds are often low- to non-shedding, and are consider to be a safe bet for most people with allergies. "They shed less and have less dander than the breed that the poodle is crossed with."īecause poodles come in three standard sizes, there is a wide range of dog sizes for people to adopt-everything from mini Goldendoodles to the standard Cockapoo and the larger, gentle-giant Newfypoo. "Doodles are great pups!" says Colleen Demling, dog behaviorist at Dogtopia. ![]() Since the 1980s, doodle dogs have increased in their popularity-and it's not a wonder why. These dogs are born from Poodles with other purebreds like pugs, Labradors, or Cocker Spaniels. There are currently over 40 different types of Poodle mixes-or doodles, as they're lovingly called.
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