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Shih Apso
Puppies for Sale
Shih
Apso
Lhasa Apso / Shih Tzu
Hybrid
The
Shih
Apso is not a purebred dog. It is a cross between
the Shih Tzu and the
Lhasa Apso.
The best way to determine the temperament of a mixed breed is to look up all
breeds in the cross and know you can get any combination of any of the
characteristics found in either breed. This hybrid cross is recognized by the American
Canine Hybrid Club. Not all of these designer hybrid dogs being bred are 50%
purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders to breed
multi-generation crosses.
Brindle, the 18 month old Shih
Apso (Lhasa Apso / Shih Tzu mix).
Believe it or not, Brindle was born brindle in color hence the name. Coat
color change is common within the Lhasa Apso breed. See more pictures of Brindle
below. He is one of seven pups from the litter. The dam is the standard Lhasa --
cream fur, gray face. The sire was a tri-color -- black/brown/white Shih-Tzu.
There were three pups like Brindle, one pure black with white blaze on the
chest, and three tri-colors. Four females, one male. Weights run from 15 pounds
through 22 pounds. Brindle was the largest pup in the litter. His owner jokes,
"He appears to be species-challenged. He often acts much more like a cat <gasp>.
The vet and the breeder
insist that I have a dog. It does "woof." He is quite terrier-like. He will
nicely retrieve like the Goldens that I've had, but then he wants to kill it.
NOT a water dog, but does like a bath and grooming. Enjoys being fussed over."
He also states, "The "wild puppy" behavior had pretty well passed by 9-10
months. Housebreaking went pretty well. By 4 months, the accident level was
pretty well down. I have done the crate training with my dogs, which helps a
LOT. However, the carpet cleaner is your friend. As Barbara Bush pointed out,
puppies and carpets are a bad mix."
"However, I did have problems out at 4 months. Pup would wake up at 4 AM and
make a fuss. Took him out. Nothing. Turns out he was simply lonely. Caught on to
that, so took him in bed with us. You are talking to a man who has a king sized
bed so that there is more room for the dog. He has no idea what a dog bed is
for. There is some possibility that we have gone over the line from pampered to
spoiled..... ;-) He now associates the crate with us going out for
a few hours, and heads for under the bed if he hears the crate door. I have to
use a broom to get him out from under the bed... Not a pretty picture... MUCH
too smart a dog. I think that goes with the terrier and watch-dog personality."
Below are photos of him as a pup.
"You would not know it
is the same dog. The color change is now complete. He is completely cream
colored, with the gray face/beard. Very fine fur, which has a tendency to mat. I
use "detangler" to keep it under control, and have to groom him daily.
Personality is definitely a mix of the two breeds. Wants to sit in your lap and
guard your stuff!"
"You can still see some of the brown markings. He still
has dark guard hairs if I let him go long. The battle is between very pretty
long hair and matting up problems."
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Brindle, the Shih
Apso (Lhasa Apso / Shih Tzu mix)
at 2 weeks old.
See Brindle shown above after her coat changed colors
Brindle, the Shih
Apso (Lhasa Apso / Shih Tzu mix)
at 4 weeks.
See Brindle shown above after her coat changed colors
Brindle, the Shih
Apso (Lhasa Apso / Shih Tzu mix)
at about 3 months old
Brindle, the Shih
Apso (Lhasa Apso / Shih Tzu mix)
at about 1 year old; his coat is just starting to show signs of changing colors.
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Pogi the Shih Apso rescue dog at 2
˝ years old. "He is very loving, protective and spoiled. He's also
very intelligent and learns new tricks quickly. Somewhat stubborn and
hates to be alone to a fault."
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Coco, the Lhasa Apso-Shih Tzu mix (Shih Apso) at 9
weeks old
Coco, the Lhasa Apso-Shih Tzu mix (Shih Apso) at 9
weeks old
Coco, the Lhasa Apso-Shih Tzu mix (Shih Apso) at
5 months old
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Miracle, a 1 year old Shih Apso.
His mom is purebred Lhasa Apso and his dad his full bred Shih-Tzu
Miracle, the Shih Apso.
His mom is purebred Lhasa Apso and his dad his full bred Shih-Tzu
Bandit, the Shih-Apso is Miracle's
brother (shown above)
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Enzo, the Shih Apso at 1˝ years old.
"We got him as a present from a friend, who’s the owner of his purebred Lhasa
Apso father! His mother is a purebred Shih Tzu! Enzo has the looks and the
temperament of a Lhasa, I even questioned myself if his mother was really a Shih
Tzu… lol. He is a very jealous guy, a bit moody and aggressive, but I love him
just the way he is!"
Enzo, the Shih Apso puppy at 3 months
old
Hybrid Dog Information
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