Shihpoo Breed Info
A Shihpoo is a cross between the Shih Tzu and a Toy or Miniature variant Poodle. This crossbred dog is perfect as a companion dog. For those looking for Shihpoo breed info, the most important thing to know is that they are a small dog that loves attention. Our Shihpoo puppies for sale never take long to find a home as the Shihpoo makes a perfect house pet for those who live in a small apartment or home and don’t have a lot of space or a back yard for a dog to run around.
Shihpoo Breed Info: Weight, Size, & Other Physical Characteristics
The Shihpoo is a small breed that typically weighs no more than 7-20 lbs, with the upper end being somewhat rare.
Their coat can be straight haired or curly haired depending on their specific inheritance of traits. Generally, their coat is considered to be hypoallergenic, however it is important to remember that no dog is truly hypoallergenic. Coat colors vary from black, white, brown, and other combinations of those colors.
Shihpoo Temperament
Shihpoo personalities can vary dramatically, as the Poodle is a common and well performing sport breed, but Shih Tzus can be stubborn. Shih-poos may be stubborn at times but that’s nothing to say about their high sociability and friendliness. This is truly a people person’s dog. Like many lapdogs, they offer a welcome balance of moderate energy and playfulness and a comfort with relaxation and sitting on your lap for hours if need be.
Shihpoo Puppies for Sale
Our beautiful Shihpoo puppies for sale have continued to captivate our patrons that come in looking for a dog that possesses high-intelligence as well as sociability. Perhaps the charm of the Shihpoo is that its’ personality traits between the Shih Tzu and the Poodle are at times at odds, creating a breed that truly has a distinct personality from dog to dog. You never know what you’ll get! Browse our available puppies for sale today to find your new Shihpoo family member!