Shih Poo for Sale & Adoption USA

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About the Shih Poo

The Shih Poo is a small dog breed. Adult dogs typically weigh 8 to 18 pounds and live 13 to 17 years. Typical traits: affectionate, companion, people-oriented, adaptable.

Companion household, apartments included, with time for daily affection, a couple of short walks, and the regular grooming a curly or wavy coat needs. Homes where the dog would be alone for long stretches, or owners unwilling to keep up the every-few-weeks grooming and dental care small companion crosses require.

Adult Shih Poos need about 40 minutes of daily exercise; adolescent dogs typically need 60 minutes. The coat is curly-coated with low shedding, and weekly brushing keeps the coat manageable.

LocalPetFinder aggregates adoptable Shih Poos from rescues across California, Colorado, and Texas into one searchable place. Use the city links above to narrow to your area, or browse the full list below.

Common health concerns for Shih Poos

Eye injuries and corneal ulcers
The Shih Tzu side can pass on prominent eyes that are vulnerable to scratches and ulcers; routine eye care helps. Source: VCA →
Progressive retinal atrophy
A hereditary eye condition the Poodle line can carry; DNA testing exists in the parent breed. Source: VCA →
Luxating patellas
Kneecap dislocation is common in small crosses; often manageable without surgery. Source: VCA →

Editorial summary for adopters, not medical advice. Consult your veterinarian for individual health guidance.

Shih Poo Adoption FAQ

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How many Shih Poos are available for adoption in the US?▼

As of November 2026, there are no Shih Poos listed in the US rescue on LocalPetFinder right now — Shih Poos are among the rarer dogs in local rescue. Inventory turns over quickly, so setting an alert is the most reliable way to catch one, or consider an adoptable Shih Poo mix.

Where can I adopt a Shih Poo near me in the US?▼

LocalPetFinder lists adoptable Shih Poos from rescues across California, Colorado, and Texas in one searchable place. Use the city links above the listing to narrow to a city near you, or browse the full inventory below. Each profile links straight to the rescue to apply.

How long do Shih Poos live?▼

Shih Poos typically live 13 to 17 years.

How much exercise does a Shih Poo need?▼

Adult Shih Poos need about 40 minutes of daily exercise. Adolescent dogs (under 2 years) typically need 60 minutes — more than mature adults.

What are common health concerns for Shih Poos?▼

Breed-associated conditions to ask the rescue about include Eye injuries and corneal ulcers, Progressive retinal atrophy, Luxating patellas. See the citations in the Health section above for authoritative information on each. This is editorial summary, not medical advice — consult your vet for individual guidance.

Are these Shih Poos for sale in the US?▼

Not for sale, for adoption, which is usually the better deal. Every Shih Poo here comes from a the US rescue or shelter, not a breeder, pet store, or classified seller. Adoption fees are typically $250 to $650, with puppies at $450 to $800 and already include vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter when age-appropriate, versus roughly several thousand dollars to buy a Shih Poo from a breeder. If you searched "shih poo for sale the us" or "shih poo puppies for sale," adopting gets you a healthy, vetted dog for a fraction of the price.

Where can I buy a Shih Poo in the US, and should I?▼

You can buy from a registered breeder, but it is worth weighing against adoption first. A reputable Shih Poo breeder typically charges several thousand dollars and often has a waitlist, while a rescue Shih Poo costs $250 to $650, with puppies at $450 to $800 fully vetted and may be available now. Be cautious of cheap shih poo-for-sale ads on classified sites and marketplaces, which are frequently backyard breeders or puppy-mill resellers with unvetted, sometimes sick animals and no health guarantee. If you do buy, insist on seeing where the puppies were raised and getting vet records. For most families in the US, adopting a rescue Shih Poo is cheaper, faster, and gives a dog in need a home.

Are there free Shih Poos in the US, or shih poos under $500?▼

Adoption is the closest honest answer, and it is not free. A rescue Shih Poo in the US typically costs $250 to $650, with puppies at $450 to $800, so the lower end lands under the "$500" people search for and the rest does not. What the fee buys is work already done, the vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter, which would cost more than the fee itself if you arranged it yourself, and it is still far below breeder prices. Be wary of genuinely free shih poo listings. An animal advertised free to a good home has usually not been vetted, and free rehoming ads are the route flippers and unregistered breeders use to move animals with no health guarantee and no recourse. Paying a rescue fee buys you a dog someone has already examined, treated, and been honest with you about.

Are there Shih Poo puppies in the US, or only adults?▼

Both, but adults far outnumber puppies, and it is worth knowing that before you start looking. Most Shih Poos arriving in the US rescue are adolescents and adults, because that is the age at which first homes tend to give up. Puppies do come through, usually as accidental litters or with a surrendered mother, and they are typically spoken for quickly. Setting an alert beats refreshing the page. It is also worth asking whether you actually want one: an adult arrives with a temperament a foster has already observed and described, where a Shih Poo puppy is a prediction, and for this breed in particular knowing what you are getting is the more useful thing.

Where can I find a Shih Poo near me in the US?▼

Start with the listings on this page, which pull from the US rescues and shelters and are refreshed regularly, so what you see is what is genuinely available rather than a stale directory. If nothing suits today, that is normal for this breed: rescue intake is intermittent rather than steady, and a breed with none listed this week often has several next month. Setting an alert beats checking back, and it is worth widening to nearby towns, since most rescues serving the US will adopt out across a reasonable driving distance rather than only inside one municipality.

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