The Shih Poo is a curious mix of the Shih Tzu and the Poodle. Out there this cross is quite successful, but here this dog is still a rarity. Because it is a novelty, it is still debated whether this combination should be considered a breed or not. Even though Poodles and Shih Tzus are so popular, this does not mean that the result of crossing the two is a standard. If recently youdiscovered the existence of the Shih-Poo and was in doubt about his pedigree, Patas da Casa has gathered some information about the recognition of this dog.

Is the Shih Poo a recognized dog breed after all?

No, the Shih-Poo does not yet have recognition from the International Cynological Federation (FCI), so it cannot be considered a breed. Even so, it is seen as a hybrid dog. It is speculated that the Shih-Poo came about after an accidental crossbreeding at least 30 years ago. But in the late 1990s its appearance won over dog lovers, who decided to produce new "specimens". Sinceso cynophiles seek to standardize the mix.

Even without a standard, it is already certain that the Toy Poodle is used in the creation of the Shih-Poo. This is a very important factor in giving this "cute" appearance of a small dog. The mixture of the two breeds measures up to 38 cm and usually weighs a maximum of 7 kg. It has several colors, but the most common is brown - but it is not very difficult to come up with a black, white or two-tone mixed Shih-Poo. AThe coat of this dog can be long and smooth, like the Shih Tzu, or slightly curly, like the Poodle.

Shih-Poo inherited behavioral traits from both breeds of origin

Like the mongrel, the Shih-Poo's personality is also a box of surprises. But it is undeniable that he inherited the best from his parents. That is, he is a dog full of energy, a characteristic that came from the Shih Tzu, intelligent like the Poodle and sociable like both. In fact, he is so sociable that other unknown pets and children are not a problem for this dog. A detailinteresting is that most of them love to play, so they are great dogs for children.

Due to its size, it adapts to any environment, being a dog for apartment or backyard. Even with the intelligence inherited from Poodles, there are indications that this dog tends to be independent and a little stubborn. So training him can be a challenge, but not an impossible task. So be sure to invest in training with positive reinforcement.

Shih Poo puppy: price of this dog is still calculated in dollars

Because it is a new "breed" and more famous abroad, there are still no kennels around here that work with the creation of Shih-Poo puppy. So, if you think about getting one, the ideal is to look for a North American kennel, considering that the Americans are looking to standardize the breed. The value of a Shih-Poo varies between $2,200 and $2,500 dollars and the price varies according to the color of the coat, the lineage of the parents,age and the reputation of the breeder. It is even very important to research a recognized dog kennel so as not to encourage animal abuse.