How old is a Shih-poo?

The Shih-Poo is one of the more recent of these, and has been around for somewhere between 10 and 20 years. Because it is such a new "breed", most Shih-Poos are first-generation crosses of purebred parents, and so there is very little consistency in terms of their appearance and temperament.

What kind of health problems do Shih-poos have?

Dental problems are prevalent in the Shih-Poo. They also have issues with their eyes and skin. Shih-Poos are predisposed to hypothyroidism, patellar luxation, renal dysplasia, lung disorders, Von Willebrand's Disease and Invertebral Disk Disease. Cleft palate has also been diagnosed in this crossbreed.

How much sleep does a Shih poo need?

The amount of sleep a Shih Poo needs will depend on their age. Puppies can sleep up to 18 hours a day as their growing body needs the rest, and the same goes for seniors, which can snooze 16 to 18 hours a day with ease. In the case of adults, you can expect your Shih Poo to sleep between 12 and 14 hours a day.

What do Shih-poos like to play with?

What do Shih-poos like to play with?
Temperament/Behavior Shih-Poos are playful and energetic dogs. They love to chase after balls, play with squeaky toys, or drag stuffed animals around the house with them. Generally, the Shih-Poo makes a great playmate for older and respectful children but they won't tolerate harsh handling or hair pulling.

Are Shih-poo dogs noisy?

Are Shih-poo dogs noisy?
Although it is unlikely to strike fear in the heart of a determined burglar, the Shih-Poo inherits the Shih Tzu's instinct to guard, and is a vigilant and noisy watchdog. Indeed, many tend to be excessively yappy, and time spent training a Shih-Poo to be silent on command is time well spent.

Are Shih poos hypoallergenic?

Shihpoos are small domestic crossbreeds of Shih Tzus and Toy or Mini Poodles and blend the two breed's names. Also known as the Poo Shih, this semi-hypoallergenic, low-shedding hybrid resembles a Teddy Bear and often come from first-generation crosses of purebred parents.

Can a Shih-poo breed with a poodle?

Such cross-breeding results in a random re-assortment of the parents' genes, so that a Shih-Poo can very closely resemble either a Poodle or Shih Tzu, or may have the perfect combination of the Poodle's intellect and coat and the Shih Tzu's courage and loyalty.

What breeds make up a Shih-poo?

The Shih-Poo was developed by breeding a Toy Poodle with a Shih-Tzu. Most Shih-Poos right now are the result of a first generation crossbreed between two purebred parents of each breed. In the future, breeders plan to carry out a strict breeding program to include multigenerational dogs.

What kind of health problems does a Shih-poo have?

What kind of health problems does a Shih-poo have?
Dental overcrowding, tartar accumulation, and periodontal disease are common in many small dogs, including the Shih-Poo. Daily brushing is very helpful in promoting dental health. Developmental disorder of one or both hip joints, causing lameness and discomfort in young, growing dogs.