Shipoo

Breed:

Shih Tzu X Poodle

Gender:

Female

Color:

Black

Purebred/Hybrid:

Hybrid

Estimated Adult Size:

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Price:

$

Puppy Number:

Status:

Found Owner

Shipoo Attributes

The Shipoo is a hybrid breed with one parent being a Shih Tzu and the other parent being a Poodle.

Shih Tzu

The Shih Tzu is a toy dog breed originating from Tibet and believed to be bred from the Pekingese and the Lhasa Apso. Shih Tzus are known for their short snouts and large round eyes, as well as their long coat, floppy ears, and short and stout posture. They are well known for their playful personality and their calm and friendly temperament.^[2]They can adapt well to different situations. Due to their highly independent nature, they are not considered the most obedient breed.^[3]

Description

The Shih Tzu is a sturdy dog with a small muzzle and normally has large dark brown eyes. The Chinese have described their head shapes as “owl head” and “lion head”, and their mouth as “frog mouths”.^[4] They have a soft and long double coat that will tangle and mat easily if not brushed at least every 2 or 3 days. A Shih Tzu should stand no more than 101⁄2” at the withers and with an ideal weight of 9 to 17 lbs. Floppy ears are covered with long fur, and the heavily furred tail is carried curled over the back. The coat may be of any color, though white and with blazes of grey are frequently seen. A very noticeable feature is the underbite, which is required in the breed standard.^[5]

Poodle

The Poodle, called the Pudel in German and the Caniche in French, is a breed of water dog. The breed is divided into four varieties based on size, the Standard Poodle, Medium Poodle, Miniature Poodle and Toy Poodle, although the Medium Poodle is not universally recognised. They have a distinctive thick, curly coat that comes in many colors and patterns, with only solid colors recognized by breed registries. Poodles are active and intelligent, and are particularly able to learn from humans. Poodles tend to live 10–18 years, with smaller varieties tending to live longer than larger ones.

Size variants

Due to their intelligence, obedient nature, athleticism and looks Poodles were frequently employed in circuses, particularly in France.^[2]^[3]^[5]^[7] In French circuses poodles were selectively bred down in size to create what is now known as the Miniature Poodle, which was known as the Toy Poodle until 1907, as a smaller sized dog is easier to handle and transport in a travelling circus.^[5] As circus performers the variety was frequently seen performing all manner of tricks including walking tightropes, acting out comedies and even performing magic and card tricks.^[2]^[3]^[5]

Appearance

The Poodle is an active, athletic breed with the varieties differing mostly by size.^[1]^[2]^[3] The FCI’s breed standard states the Standard Poodle stands between 18 and 24 in, the Medium Poodle between 14 and 18 in, the Miniature Poodle between 11 and 14 in and the Toy Poodle 9.4 and 11.0 in.^[6]

Shipoo Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shih_Tzu ; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poodle