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Shichon Teddy Bear Dog
Shichons are another name for a hybrid between a Shih Tzu and a Bichon Frise, like the Zuchon.
These dogs make great family pets because of their loving, lively temperament and are hypoallergenic, which makes them great for people who tend to suffer from dog allergies.
The coat color of the Shichon teddy bear dog varies depending on its parents, but it generally has a long silky coat, which can even be curly.
Shih-Poo Teddy Bear Dog
Shih Poos are a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Poodle (usually either a miniature poodle or a toy poodle).
Like the other teddy bear dogs we’ve looked at, the Shih-poo is an intelligent, easily trained dog, that doesn’t particularly like being alone and needs quite a lot of care.
They require daily exercise, but their grooming needs depend on what sort of coat they inherit!
Shih-poos come in a variety of colors, including black, brown, cream, red, sable, and white!
This hybrid inherits the fun-loving, affectionate personality of the Shih-Tzu and the intelligence of the Poodle!
It’s important to start training and socializing these dogs early, to make sure they are happy and confident when they are adult teddy bear dogs.
You should be careful with Shih-poos around smaller animals and young children, as they can be boisterous when playing.
Shih-poos can live up to 15 years, but may inherit problems from their parents, like respiratory problems, eye issues, Progressive retinal atrophy, ear problems, epilepsy, and more.
You can find out more about the Shih Poo here.