What to Expect as They Grow When you’re thinking about bringing a Shih Poo into your family, there’s one question that often stands out: “How big will my puppy be when they grow up?” What is the typical Shih Poo size when they reach adulthood? These are common questions because their answers can help you…
Deciphering Your Shihpoo’s Dog Language Ah, the delightful world of Shihpoos! These furry companions have a unique way of communicating that goes beyond barks and woofs. It’s almost like they have their very own dog language, one that is loaded with loving cuddles, playful nudges, and heart-melting stare-downs. And if you pay close attention, you…
Tips and Tricks to Modify the Behavior Dog training is an essential aspect of pet ownership, and one of the Shihpoo family training goals that is not uncommon is to stop barking in Shihpoos. Barking is a natural form of communication for dogs, but excessive barking can become a problem behavior that can cause stress…
Administering Vaccines to Your Shihpoo at Home Vaccinations are crucial for ensuring the good health and well-being of dogs, including Shihpoos. Vaccines protect them from serious and sometimes fatal illnesses caused by viruses and bacteria, including parvo, distemper, and rabies. While some owners may opt to take their dogs to the vet for vaccinations, others…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Introducing Them to New Dogs and People Socialization is a crucial aspect of raising a happy and well-adjusted Shihpoo. By introducing your Shih Tzu-Poodle mix to a variety of people, dogs, and environments from an early age, you can help them develop the social skills they need to feel confident and…
When and How to Switch from Puppy Food to Adult Dog Food You love your furry, playful, affectionate, and growing Shihpoo puppy, so you want to provide him or her with the right nutrition health and well-being. When it comes to your small dog, choosing when and how to switch your Shihpoo puppy to adult…
The Shihpoo is a designer dog that has been around for decades. The Shihpoo first began appearing in the US in the early 1990s. The mixed breed has become increasingly popular around the world.
How to Care for Your Shih Tzu-Poodle Mix’s You will discover in-depth information on many breeds on different websites. However, there is one in particular that requires a special mention. That is the Shihpoo. A Shihpoo is a mix between a Shih Tzu and Poodle. Both Shih Tzu and Poodles are small dogs popular for…
While you can use diapers for your Shihpoo for various reasons, whether a puppy or an adult, don’t use diapers as an alternative to potty training your puppy. You might consider using diapers full-time to minimize potential dripping in the home or at certain times during your Shihpoo’s life.
When to Feed Your Shih Tzu Poodle Mix It may not amount to a full-blown debate, but Shihpoo families seem to be split about whether to feed their little doodle puppies on a schedule or allow them to eat anytime they want (called free feeding). For this post, I’m not going to argue the benefits…
Products Shihpoo Families Are Buying for Their Puppies Visitors to Shihpoo Central have appreciated the recommendations we have made for toys, foods, and products for their Shihpoos. We’ve used these same products for our own two Shihpoos, Titus and Stark, so we can offer our recommendations with confidence. The following list includes the 10 most…
9 Simple Solutions to Shihpoo Challenges You probably already know that Shihpoo puppies are the cutest and sweetest dogs around. They are the offspring of a Shih Tzu and a Poodle, meaning they can inherit some of the great qualities (or the not-so-great qualities) of each parent. Most Shihpoos can be a breeze to raise,…
The Small Dogs with the Biggest Hearts In April 2020, I conducted a survey on several Shih-poo Facebook group pages asking why families chose a Shih-poo over other dogs. The puppy’s diminutive size was the family’s second most important reason for adopting or purchasing a Shih-poo. Families look for small dogs to cuddle with and…
14 Ideas for Mourning Your Shih Tzu-Poodle Mixed Breed Puppy Losing a Shihpoo, whether to an accident, an illness, or a front door left open, is a traumatic experience. It’s not because we’ve lost a well-behaved, non-shedding, hypoallergenic dog. We’ve lost a relationship. And it hurts. When I was 12 years old, we accidentally ran…
We Love Shihpoo Coats and Their Size In April 2020, during the Coronavirus pandemic, we asked Shihpoo families – here on ShihpooCentral.com and on Facebook groups dedicated to Shihpoos – why they chose a Shihpoo over other dogs. What were the top three reasons you decided to bring a Shihpoo into your home? The nine…
