Teacup Shihpoo
Friendly. Obedient. Affectionate.
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- Teacup Shihpoo
- Teacup Shihpoo
- Hybrid of the Shih Tzu and the Poodle
- Friendly
- Obedient and eager to please
- Easy to train
- Happy
Also called Shipoo, Shi-Poo, Shi Poo, Shihpooh, Shipooh, and Shitzpoo.
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Breed Info
Temperament
Playful. Eager to Please. Loving.
- Playful and friendly
- Close companions
- Quiet and eager to please
- Smart
- Affectionate
- Can be stubborn
Appearance
Cute & Teddy Bear-Like
Build:
- Cute and huggable build
- Round eyes that sparkle
- Small
Coat Type and Color:
- Curly
- Short or long
- Gray
- Brown
- Black
- White
Size:
- 8-10lbs
- 8-13 inches tall
Exercise
Medium Activity
- Shih Poos need moderate exercise
- Short to medium walks
- Playing indoors or outdoors
- Playing with their toys and people
- These pups enjoy agility games and other mentally challenging activities
We Recommend:
- 40 minutes of daily activity
- 8 miles of walking per week
The Shih Poo is a fairly new hybrid that blends the Shih Tzu and the Poodle.
The History of the Shih Tzu:
- One of the oldest breeds
- Favored by Chinese royals and can be traced back to the Tang dynasty- 618-907
- During the Chinese Revolution, this breed was almost eradicated
- Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1938
The History of the Poodle:
- Can be traced to Roman & Egyptian times
- The French used the variety of poodle sizes for duck hunting, sniffing out truffles and small companions
- Used in circuses because of how quickly they learned tricks
- Was the most popular breed in America from the 1950's to the 90's
Grooming:
- Brush daily
- Be on the lookout for mats
- Visit a professional groomer 3-4 times per year
- Wipe face to prevent staining
- Check and clean ears weekly
- Clip nails as needed
- Brush teeth weekly
Training:
- Can be challenging
- Start early and maintain structure
- Eager to please, so with patience and positive reinforcement your Shih Poo can be trained