
Shih Tzu Puppy
9 weeks · Baden-Württemberg
VerifiedRaised by
vom Wachbühl
Learn about Shihpoo and explore suitable alternatives while new breeders join.
Estimate: a Shihpoo puppy from a responsible breeder typically costs between €1,500 and €3,000.
The price depends on the pairing, health tests and the breeder's facilities.
A Shihpoo costs around ~€180 per month (€100 – €340, depending on your setup). The first year adds up to roughly ~€5,270 including purchase, equipment and puppy school; across the dog's life (14 years) it comes to about ~€33,800.
Per month
~€180
In the first year
~€5,270
Across the dog's life
~€33,800
With surgery cover, running costs come to about ~€180 per month — in return, your share of a major operation drops from several thousand euros to around 20 percent.
Estimate at a mid-range setup (suburban, dry food, 1–2 hours of daily exercise), average German prices, as of July 2026.
A Shihpoo puppy from a reputable breeder typically costs between €1,500 and €3,000. The price depends on pedigree, health testing, and the breeder.
A Shihpoo costs around ~€180 per month (€100 – €340, depending on your setup). The first year adds up to roughly ~€5,270 including purchase, equipment and puppy school; across the dog's life (14 years) it comes to about ~€33,800.
Look for a reputable breeder with health testing of parent dogs, vaccinations, deworming, and microchipping. All breeders on HonestDog are verified and screened.
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Shihpoo puppies should be at least 8-12 weeks old before being separated from their mother. Reputable breeders release puppies no earlier than 8 weeks of age.
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AI imageAs adults, Shihpoos usually weigh between 3.5 and 9 kilograms and remain small to medium-small. They are considered calmer and more adaptable than many terrier or spitz crosses, as both parent breeds were originally bred as lapdogs. In an F1 cross, the degree to which an individual puppy inherits the short Shih Tzu muzzle cannot be reliably predicted, nor can the exact coat texture. The Shihpoo is not an FCI-recognized breed, but a hybrid dog without a fixed standard. Despite shedding less than purebred Shih Tzus, it is not allergy-friendly.
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9 weeks · Baden-Württemberg
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vom Wachbühl

36 weeks · Nordrhein-Westfalen
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36 weeks · Female · Brandenburg
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