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The Shihpoo is a cross between the Shih Tzu and the Toy (or Miniature) Poodle. Depending on which parental genes are dominant, your Shih-Poo might have a curly or long, straight coat. These dogs are usually 8 to 15 inches high at the shoulder and weigh between 7 and 20 pounds. The Shihpoo's large, sweet eyes match its friendly and playful personality. They are ideal for adults and older children, and they make very effective watchdogs.
Temperament
Happy, independent, loyal
Breed Fast Facts
8 - 18 lbs
Toy or Teacup
Moderate
Minimal
Medium
13 to 17 years
Dogs having been living in California for as many as 14,000 years now, according to forensic evidence found in the region. As for the little islands off the coast of the United States’ third-largest state, Natives brought domesticated dogs there some 6,000 years as hunting companions. It’s possible that nearly all of those early dogs were replaced by European-bred species after the 17th century, except for the coyote—a member of the dog family! Today the Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed in California, followed by the French Bulldog and the German Shepherd.
In 2012, the town of Idyllwild, California elected a Golden Retriever named Max as its mayor.
Famous local pooches on Instagram include Tuna the Chiweenie, a rescue with an overbite and a big wardrobe.
Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger adopted a dog during the pandemic and named it after his character on Predator: Dutch.
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