Shih Poo Rescue & Adoption Canada

How much does a Shih Poo cost to adopt?

Adults: $300–$600 CAD

Puppies: $500–$900 CAD

Typical Canadian rescue range. The fee usually covers spay/neuter, core vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and a veterinary health check before placement. The exact amount varies by rescue and by the dog's age and medical history — the live number is on each rescue profile below.

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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 Canada 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 Canada?▼

As of October 2026, there are no Shih Poos listed in Canada 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 Canada?▼

LocalPetFinder lists adoptable Shih Poos from rescues across Canada 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.

How much does it cost to adopt a Shih Poo in Canada?▼

Adoption fees for a Shih Poo from a Canadian rescue typically range $300 to $600 CAD for adults, with puppies usually $500 to $900. That fee normally covers the spay or neuter, core vaccinations, microchip, deworming, and a veterinary health check before placement. The exact number varies by rescue and the dog's age, medical history, and how long they have been in care — the live amount shows on each rescue profile.

Are these Shih Poos for sale in Canada?▼

Not for sale, for adoption, which is usually the better deal. Every Shih Poo here comes from a Canada rescue or shelter, not a breeder, pet store, or classified seller. Adoption fees are typically $300 to $600, with puppies at $500 to $900 and already include vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter when age-appropriate, versus roughly $2,000 to $5,000 or more to buy a Shih Poo from a breeder. If you searched "shih poo for sale canada" 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 Canada, 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 $2,000 to $5,000 or more and often has a waitlist, while a rescue Shih Poo costs $300 to $600, with puppies at $500 to $900 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 Canada, adopting a rescue Shih Poo is cheaper, faster, and gives a dog in need a home.

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

Adoption is the closest honest answer, and it is not free. A rescue Shih Poo in Canada typically costs $300 to $600, with puppies at $500 to $900, 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 Canada, or only adults?▼

Both, but adults far outnumber puppies, and it is worth knowing that before you start looking. Most Shih Poos arriving in Canada 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 Canada?▼

Start with the listings on this page, which pull from Canada 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 Canada will adopt out across a reasonable driving distance rather than only inside one municipality.

Need to rehome your Shih Poo?

If you are on the other side of this page and need to find your shih poo a new home, we have a breed-specific guide: the rescues worth contacting first, realistic timelines, and how to screen adopters. Listing on LocalPetFinder is free.

How to rehome a Shih Poo responsibly →

Looking for shih poo adoption in a specific city? Each city link above has a city-scoped page with local rescue context, off-leash parks, and city-specific FAQ. Or browse the Calgary Shih Poo adoption guide for the most detailed local content we have.

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