Shih Tzu Mix Poodle
The shih poo is energetic playful and eager to please.
Shih tzu mix poodle. Though the life expectancy ranges between 15 to 18 years the breed is susceptible to clinical conditions such as cataracts patellar luxation and hip dysplasia as well as entropion. The shih tzu poodle mix lifespan is around 10 to 15 years. The shih poo is a mixed breed dog a cross between the shih tzuand toy poodledog breeds. The shih tzu poodle mix is a cross of a purebred shih tzu and a purebred poodle also known as shih poo or shoodle its a small dog breed at about 8 to 18 inches weighing between 8 to 18 pounds.
It is generally a small dog that can be found on its owner s lap. Being a cross breed dog the shih tzu poodle mix can easily inherit one of the health problems of either parent. Although looking at the parent breeds can give us a general idea. They are the kind of dogs you definitely want to adopt into your household to bring about life and energy.
The shih tzu poodle mix can be expected to have traits and characteristics of both breeds but it s impossible to predict in what combination. As a cross between a shih tzu and a toy or miniature poodle shih tzu poodle mix dogs also known as a shihpoo are some of the cutest little creatures. Shihpoos are fun loving and energetic and have such a zest for life.