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Short History of the Breed

Cross between a shih-tzu and a poodle.

Physical Description and Size

Curly or straight hair(depending if they got hair trait from poodle or shih-tzu) fully grown adults tend to be 10-15lbs.

Temperament

Fun and Lively. Very loyal dogs, good with young children and very loving

Dog Care

(exercise, grooming, diet)
Likes indoors and could easily get all the excercise it needs from a spacious room playing. Good to give 1 walk a day. Needs to be groom every 2 weeks.

Health Issues and Life Expectancy

Since it is a mix it won't have the Breathing problems like a shih-tzu. Resistant to many diseases that afflict poodles and shih-tzus. Life expectancy 10-15 years

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