Unfortunately, the Poo-Shi is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Pootalians are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Going
Trainable
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Instinctual
Charming

Active
Agile
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Trainable
Companionable
Faithful
Athletic
Mischievous
Instinctual

Poo-Shis are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Pootalians shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Poo-Shis make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Pootalians aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

United States

United States

Shiba Inu and Poodle

Poodle and Italian Greyhound

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Unknown

2000's

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown
Isabella

Cream
White
Brown
Sable
Black
Fawn

Fawn
Black
White
Brindle
Brown
Gray

Poo-Shis are known for their coat length.

Pootalians have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Wiry

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Glaucoma
Epilepsy
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Cancer

Patellar Luxation
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Corneal Dystrophy

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Deafness
Sebaceous Adenitis
Cerebellar Abiotrophy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Hypothyroidism
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Thrombocytopenia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)
Immune Mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA)
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Eye Diseases and Disorders
Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency
Atopy

Eye
Hip
Blood
Knee
Heart
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Dna Test For Pk
Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Blood Work
Full Physical Examination
Hearing Tests
MRI scan of the spinal cord and brain
DNA for VWD

The Poo-Shi is a vocal breed that frequently barks and howls, and may not be suitable for those seeking a quiet companion.

Pootalian dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

In general most Poo-Shis usually need at least 25 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Pootalians usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Poo-Shis require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Pootalian requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Ideally, Poo-Shi should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Pootalian should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 15-20 pound (7 - 9 kg) Poo-Shi feed 2 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 9-10 pound (4 - 5 kg) Pootalian feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Poo-Shi is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Pootalian is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Poo-Shi is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Pootalian is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Poo-Shis make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

The Pootalian is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Poo-Shis are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Pootalians have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Poo-Shis are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Pootalians are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Poo-Shis are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Pootalians are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Poo-Shis are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Pootalians are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.