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…
Shihpoo Toys to Consider and to Avoid Shihpoos are naturally inquisitive and intelligent. They thrive when their environment provides them opportunities to explore new experiences and try new activities. How do you know what toys to pick for your Shihpoo? Although inevitably a process of trial and error due to your Shihpoo’s unique personality, choose…
Comparison of Small Doodle Sizes, Lifespan, and Coats Mixed breed dogs seem to be all the rage over the past two decades, and not just in the US. Some of the most hardcore Shihpoo Mamas and Papas are found in the Philippines, the UK, and the Netherlands. And why not? In the best-case scenario, mixing…
Compare These Four Toy Dogs by Size, Lifespan, Coats, and Personalities If you are among the tens of thousands of Americans looking to add a beautiful, sweet, hypoallergenic, and small dog to your home this year, you have likely come across the question of the difference between a Shihpoo (sometimes spelled Shih-poo), a Pomchis, a…
When coming up with a name, you might consider relating it somehow to the dog’s appearance, a personal story, a personality trait, or even to his behavior. Doing so gives you a story to tell for the rest of his life, especially when meeting new friends. Giving your Shihpoo a second or middle name will…
When coming up with a name, you might consider relating it somehow to the dog, either a story, a characteristic, or to his or her appearance. Doing so gives you a story to tell for the rest of his or her life, especially when meeting new friends. Giving your Shihpoo a second or middle name…
Your Shihpoo brings you joy, shows you unconditional love, and offers you companionship. Your responsibility involves doing what you can to keep your puppy healthy, safe, and happy. How to Keep Your Shihpoo Healthy and Happy Caring for your Shihpoo involves providing for his or her safety, health, and social well-being. Shihpoo families should help…
If you have a Shihpoo and wonder how worried you should be about your puppy in the face of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, it’s good to understand facts and fiction. Basing decisions on fear of the unknown will likely lead to poor choices. Can Shihpoos contract and transmit novel coronavirus COVID-19? While all mammals share…
Bringing home a Shihpoo (whether you spell it Shipoo or Shih-poo or Shihpoo) is a life-long commitment. Before you even go to the shelter to adopt or to the breeder to pick out a puppy, make sure you can answer all of these questions appropriately. 1. Am I committed to caring for this Shihpoo until…
Families who have a dog they love can go on and on about why it is the best dog breed ever. The following list of reasons to love a Shihpoo will offer no surprises to Shihpoo families. In fact, I certainly hope to see many comments from Shihpoo Mamas and Papas about other reasons they…
Whenever I think of a dog being neutered or spayed, I think of Gary Larsen’s The Far Side cartoon of a dog hanging out a car window bragging to his neighbor dog about all the fun things he gets to do that afternoon. And then, “I’m going to the vet’s to get tutored.” That said,…
One of the top reasons we got our first Shihpoo, Titus Rex, had to do with our son’s hope to have a sleeping buddy on his bed, providing comfort in the dark at night. Unlike efforts with previous puppies we had, we chose to crate train our Shihpoos from the beginning, even though it required…
