DESIGNER
(Mix Breed)
It would take hundreds of pages and about that many authors to write an educated description of every possible mix breed. We produce ShihPoo, MalShih and the occasional MaltiPoo. You can obtain a general description of our designer breeds by reading and combining the two breed profiles found under the “Puppies” tab above.
As a rule, mix breeds deriving from purebred dogs will inherit a combination of both breed’s qualities. There is much more to it than that. Learn more by joining our site or check out the information on our Waiting List page to read what others have to say about designer verses purebred dogs.
Another rule of thumbs is the tail is to match the dam (mother). For example: A ShihPoo from a Poodle mom should have a docked tail. A ShihPoo with a Shih Tzu mom should have a full tail.
We refused to produce mix breeds for many years, but have recently changed our views on the matter. Done carefully and strategically, designer breeds have the potential of producing even greater attributes than those of purebred dogs.
With well over 400 mix breeds to choose from the ShihPoo and MalShi remain two of the most popular small breeds in America. Nearly any combination of Min. or Toy Poodle, bred with another pure small companion breed will likely make a wonderful house pet.
~MODOG
Selecting the appropriate breed is often more important than choosing which puppy. It’s always best to refer to the AKC to obtain a general idea of the breeds structure, temperament and care requirements before selecting your breed. We also have some very reliable “pick of the litter” methods in our Member’s Section.
Secondly, you should try to speak with someone that actually owns the breed as a pet, rather than just the folks trying to sell you one. Also keep in mind, how they were trained as a puppy determines how they behave now.
MODOG breed descriptions are based solely on our personal interpretation of, and experience with, these particular breeds. These are not official standards and may or may not accurately reflect the general characteristics of each breed.
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