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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Small

Average Lifespan: 12-15 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: other

Activity Level: low

Shedding Level: low

Grooming Level: high

Trainability: moderate

Good For Novice Owners: moderate

Adaptability: high

Prey Drive: low

Watchdog: aware

Breed Information

Overview

The Shih Apso is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between a Shih-Tzu and Lhasa Apso. The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and understand that you can get any combination of the characteristics found in either breed. This designer breed is recognized by ACHC (American Canine Hybrid Club).

A Shih Apso is a cross between a Shih-Tzu and a Lhasa Apso. These little dogs are playful, energetic, loving, and affectionate. They make great companions for single owners and for families.

They are not currently recognized by the AKC, but they are recognized by other canine registries. The American Canine Hybrid Club, Designer Breed Registry, International Designer Canine Registry, and more all recognize the Shih Apso.

Temperament

Shih Apso are affectionate and loving little dogs. They love nothing more than being the center of attention and receiving affection from their favorite humans. They tend to get along with children and other pets, but they can become jealous if others are receiving more attention. They tend to be aloof with strangers at first, but tend to warm up once introduced. After all, that just means more people to shower them with attention and affection. They will bark to alert you at times, but do not tend to “yappy” dogs unless you have trained them into it. You can work on training your dog to stop barking to help ensure it does not become a nuisance behavior.