Full Grown Shih Poo Dog

They love to chase after balls play with squeaky toys or drag stuffed animals around the house with them.

Full grown shih poo dog. Bred solely to be companions shih tzus are affectionate. These small long haired dogs have a round face rounded button eyes a long nose hanging ears and a triangular muzzle giving it a very close resemblance to teddy bears. Shih poos can weigh anywhere from 8 and 18 pounds and stand from 8 to 13 inches tall at the withers. Unlike many other crossbreeds their tail is usually not docked but left long.

Shih poo the shih poo is a mixed breed dog a cross between the shih tzuand toy poodledog breeds. The shihpoo is a cross between a shih tzu and a toy or miniature poodle. Shih tzu the name shih tzu means little lion but there s nothing fierce about this dog breed. A full grown shih poo however often reaches from 8 to 11 inches in height and should weigh between 7 and 15 pounds.

They may inherit either the curly hair of their poodle parent or straight locks from their shih tzu side. The shih poo is hypoallergenic with a gentle nature making it an excellent pet for those with allergies or children in the family. A full grown shih tzu poodle mix can get as big as 8 to 15 inches 20 to 38 cm in height and weigh anywhere between 7 to 20 pounds 3 to 9 kg. Shih poos are playful and energetic dogs.

The shih poo is classed as a small dog breed and can weigh between 8 18lb for both males and females. Small hypoallergenic and cuddly companions these pups inherited some of the best qualities from. In this picture he is only 2 pounds 3 ounces but he should grow to be between 8 12 pounds. Shih poo size shih poos tend to be small dogs but their size is dependent on the variety of poodle with which the shih tzu were bred although most shih poos are bred from toy poodles so as to keep them as small as possible.

The shih poo is a designer breed that developed from the shih tzu and the miniature poodle. He is like a little teddy bear that loves to snuggle and be rubbed on his belly. 7 to 20 pounds. 15 or more years.

Generally the shih poo makes a great playmate for older and respectful children but they won t tolerate harsh handling or hair pulling. Whatever the texture its coat gives this crossbreed its teddy bear look. He may have the curly coat of a poodle or the long straight coat of a shih tzu but he always has a cute alert expression and a sturdy body. He still spends much of his day sleeping but when he s awake he is a bundle of energy.

This pooch is a lover not a hunter. They also measure between 8 15 inches to the withers.