At their best, Shihpoos are playful, friendly and affectionate, always happy to sit in a lap and give a little love. For their size, they are courageous and make excellent watchdogs, but they can be on the yappy side. Charming, affectionate and quick-witted, the small and fluffy shih poo adapts well to apartment living and would make an excellent companion for seniors. Shih poos, as a result, are often playful, affectionate and quick-witted little charmers, although they may inherit their shih tzu parent's willfulness. Because of this, they often need a firm but patient guide in training, and might not be the best choice for first-time dog parents.What shih poos may lack in trainability, they more than make up for in love and affection. They love to play with toys and get along wonderfully with older children, although due to their small size and hair that's easy to grab and pull, they should be closely supervised around small children. While friendly and great at getting along well with other pets, especially if introduced as puppies, older shih poos might not love having other dogs around. They often do well as only dogs. Even so, these fluffy pups love being close to their people and don't tolerate being left alone for long periods of time. If work or school takes you away from home for long hours, you may need to consider doggie daycare to keep your shih poo happy.
 
Oswald is a male, brindle and white, Shih-poo (Shih Tzu/ Poodle mix). His father is a Poodle and weighs 12lbs and his mother is a Shih Tzu and weighs 8lbs. He is microchipped, registerable with the International Canine Association, and comes with a four generation pedigree. His breeder is USDA licensed.