Shih Apso

Enjoyable. Exciting.

Quite nice, he was our family dog then i brought him to my school where we train dogs. And he has really changed from a couch-potato to an active high-energy dog!

Rescue dog with great temperament, friendly, well behaved

He attached to me the most and follows me everywhere. Prefers when I walk him. Usually is well behaved off leash but sometimes decides he wants a longer walk than I can do but he is satisfied to stay with me most of the time... If he wants to play and get my attn and I don't listen to him, he will be destructive on purpose to get my attn! Such a huge personality. He was easily potty trained right away at 12-13 weeks, learned basic commands sit, down, paw - in a couple days, as well as some tricks and such, he understands mich more now, stops for cars when walking for safety, sidewalk, go home, stay, stop, wait for mama.. :)

He was born in my closet. He has been my best friend and we have been through so much together. Lately he has been hiding from me and I am scared he is close to leaving me.

I've had Mocha for 3 years and she is definitely my little love but! She goes wherever I go in the house and hates when I leave and makes sure I'm aware of it when I get home. The downfall though is that she was abused by a previous owner and can sometimes be skittish, but she still loves everyone as soon as she meets them. She also has a bad habit of taking herself on walks lol

I adopted my puppy a few weeks ago. He cried the first couple days due to anxiety but now he is very quiet. He doesn't bark at all so far and is very good at coming when called and walking beside me without a leash. He doesn't suffer from seperation anxiety like their breed is known too. I love him so much and can't wait for all the years im going to spend with him.

He is a friendly little chap, who loves long walks, we have 2 children age 9 and 12 years in which he loves to follow when they go out on their bikes on our days out. He loves the beach where he loves going into the sea and then after loves laying on beech. He can be stubborn in which we found this with house training but I learnt I have to be as stubborn as he is, in which he did get the hang of it and is now fully house trained, I work full time so does my partner he is fine at home through the day with having a 30 mins walk on morning, goes out at lunchtime when partner home for lunch then he goes out after tea for long walk with us all. Scooby lives with a cat who is 4 years old, who scooby has become to love and when we go out to work often we come home with the cat asleep on sofa and scooby in his bed.

Typical shih apso, plays with his dad and sleeps on mumma’s lap. Friendly with humans but gets excited to see other dogs. Loves outdoors when the weather is good . Doesn’t want to go out in the rain. Loves his dental chews. Loves to sleep in our bed. Follow us everywhere . Gives loads of hugs . Hates getting bathed . Love of our lives

I adore Sophie, & we share our life with a wee Shitzhu/Bichon rescue of same age. I wonder if any other owners have this problems. Sophie is generally a healthy dog, doesn't play much but enjoys walks. Was well socialised. I think she is too thin at 4kgs (7.9kgs) but eats/drinks well. My problem is every couple of weeks she throws up - usually yellow bile/foam. I stagger her meals so she doesn't get too much all at once but this makes no difference. Have changed her foods (slowly) but again makes no difference. All bloods are OK & vet doesn't seemed concerned - said she is just a small dog. Anyone else have this problem? I would so love to discuss. Cheers

Great,but he is still adjusting. Since we just got him yesterday

Belle is very clever and likes to play

My Shih Also is perfect! She's loyal, affectionate, lovable, funny and adorable. Our live is fullfill with her in it. Our girl loves our sons but she was jealous when our first son was born, but we included her in almost every activity we did as a family. She quickly learnt that our baby wasn't a threat but a happy addition.

It's very gud she not a pet for me she's my baby girl

Paisley is my best friend, she's so smart and we learn new tricks almost everyday. She can be stubborn because she's very curious but I wouldn't have it any other way.

He is 4lbs 60 oz. He doesn't get along well with other dogs when they get to close to me he grows when my wife picks him up but stays close to me

Best dog, one of a kind personality, loving but stubborn at times

Absolutely adore the little ball of love. He’s so affectionate and still independent, he’s my favourite

Lucas is the best little dog ever. Loves his family, very protective of his owner. Loves to play and run.

Very friendly excellent with kids, quiet, smart , occasionally potty accident but tries , excellent dog and part of the family

I just got my Shih Apso named Penny about 3 weeks ago. Our home became alive because of her. I noticed my husband and my son are a lot happier because of our new pup. Everyday we all look forward to petting and cuddling Penny because she is just a sweet pup. She goes after mommy everywhere I go which is really funny. She gets anxious when left alone so we let her sleep in our room and always stay near us. She sleeps when I sleep, and immediate awakes when I woke up from bed and follows me as soon as I get out of the room. She's such a cute little baby. I'm 6months pregnant and Penny's 6 months old now. Taking care of her is like preparing myself for the arrival of my 2nd baby. I really love her and hopefully she stays with the family for a long time, maybe 10 years or more.

My experience has been wonderful! He's very friendly, caring, attentive to us, and has been a wonderful asset to our family. We have had him since he was 2 months old. Mondo will be 9 years old in October.

Well, she is a smart and very clever doggie, obedient most of the time. 😄 She loves to be next to me and my husband but prefers my husband's company. Loves to be pet and is always in the lookout for human food. She also enjoys to go out for a walk, is always ready. She was the little queen of the house for almost 4 years and then I brought another dog and she became jealous for the first few months but then,she ended up accepting her new friend/brother, but always claim for attention. We have a unique connection. She will always be my first fur baby, I totally love her!

he was malnourished when he was anout 6 months old and so my aunt rescued him and brought him to saudi arabia where he lives with me and my parents aunt and my other doggo named prince he enjoys living with us and is very protective.

Gizmo is also a ptsd support animal and a great family member

rescued from puppy mill somewhat timid prone to running but very smart and sweet

It’s been great. Oscar is a family dog, he is most happy when mom and dad are in the same room with him. He is very calm, laid back. Very facially expressive and very observant. Such a joy!! He is a rescue and seems to have ptsd, is afraid of the dark and loud noises.

Great pet for family’s and single people, fast learner, playful and friendly

Best dog I've ever owned. He has the sweetest disposition, loves to be on my lap but is still scrappy when we play. Learns words and facial cues quickly.

Jack is a rescue dog who has been with us for just over 18 months. Due to previous neglect he has only one eye and also suffers with arthritis in one front leg. He settled very quickly and became a loyal companion with a super and loving personality. He hates to be moved when comfortable and has snapped at us when we tried to get into his space on the sofa!

Tovey is very protective over me. He likes other people even strangers but will snip at children if they play rough or startle him. He thinks he is a big dog and will stand up to any sized dog. He gets along fine with our other small dog but not our Golden retriever whom he holds a grudge over 10 years for fighting him for his treat. He holds grudges often. Lol. But he is extremely loving and playful with me. He knows when I am sad and tries to be there for me. He has an excellent memory, if I tell him that we are going for a ride at 8am he will remember until 8 pm when I get ready to leave he will be ready to go. He is so soft and fluffy to pet and hold but it takes a lot to keep his hair in perfect condition. He doesn’t mind going to the groomers and they like him there. He is very friendly. He took a while to train but was worth every minute and he was quit expensive but worth every dollar. He is definitely the smartest dog we have had or I have seen. He is definitely a mamas boy but gets along with everyone in the family. We had 2 older children while he grew up 7 and 13 who are now grown and married. We now have 2 grandkids that he “tolerates”. He will snip at them if they get in his face to much or if they get rough or trip on him. He has never bitten either of them as of yet. He has bad nightmares and once I leaned over to kiss him on the top of his head and must have startled him and he bit my nose!!!! That is the only time he has bitten. But he definitely snips and will fight other dogs to protect us and our territory. He gets along just fine with our cat and is very protective over her from the other dogs. Tovey is 14 years old now and still very healthy and playful the only sign of aging we see is some glazing on his eyes but he doesn’t show signs of vision loss. He is a strong muscular little dog and has never had any weight problems. He likes to sleep at my feel kin the bed but is fine sleeping anywhere we put him. He is also fine to be left alone for short periods but is very excited and happy as soon as we return. So if you don’t have young children living in the home this is a great dog!! Especially if you want a lapdog. This is a great bread. You will not be disappointed. I only worry about the day we loose him. Hope this helps in your decision.

Hes very crazy and he has alot of character

Lucy is totally part of our family. She is smart, stubborn and adores is. She has a different relationship with each member of the family and seems to bond closely with my son who is autistic and know exactly when he needs her cuddles

He is a wonderful companion. Everyone in my village loves him and he laps up the attention. He's very sweet and adorable.

He loves all people and other dogs. He loves to play and take walks. He is my special pet.

She's extremely smart, very loving, very gentle, and though she is 13 everyone thinks she's a puppy:)

Very naughty and loves to bite things

He is either very slow to learn and often forgets or it’s the stubbornness taking place. He hates it when I walk away from him and gets jealous easily. He doesn’t always want pets and cuddles but he can be very attached when in the mood. He is very persistent and agile.

We inherited Belle from our sister in law after her death, but she has always known us and has adjusted to life with us very well. She looks like a scruffy little Ewok, and I love it. She does have a demanding nature and wants at least 4 good long walks a day. She can be stubborn on her walks and she likes to try to dictate where we go. She is fantastic around my nieces and nephews and all children in general... she will let them do just about anything to her. She hardly ever barks and is happy with what we feed her (mostly). She loves to play and does not show any of her 10 years. Best of all, she is an excellent companion, day and night.

We love him so much but hard to feed so picky on food but lots of energy and very loving and loyak dog

Veryy awesome since she came in house happiness came along she is really nice and very very friendly she loves to play with boll and her soft toys she also enjoys running with us.

We love Sheldon! He’s affectionate and comical. He’s also very smart and inquisitive.

My grandma adopted a black and white 10 year old shih apso. He is very nice to her. Oreo was adopted in California 2 years ago. He gets along well with other dogs and cats. He does not like to exercise he will give you dirty looks he will try to bite you if you force him to go for a walk and he is stubborn.He likes to bark at the fedex men. He is the best shih apso even if sometimes he is a little naughty

Complete pain in the neck - the separation anxiety is untrainable and absolutely annoying. They whine and scream when you leave the house even for 2 minutes to get the mail. You have to get them groomed constantly and it’s expensive. They also don’t train well in general - even with professionals!!! They bark at everyone and everything making them a terrible apartment dog. Not recommended.

She always bark at me even if I'm just calling her. I don't know if it her way to greet me.

None. I want to rescue one

Love having her she’s the best dog

Cookie is such a loving and sweet one. He can sense if I'm upset and would put his weight on me to comfort me. He loves people but is not friendly with dogs and cats (especially cats).

He’s amazing his single fault is he barks at other dogs. Loves people and cuddles he’s just perfect and so affectionate

She’s the perfect mix breed. She loves to be around me and follow me around. She hates being alone & has separation anxiety. She’s super friendly and an amazing guard dog. Loves tracking and playing with all other dog breeds. Very friendly and smart. Quick to pick up signals & easy to train.

He loves attention more than his life, he doesn’t eat regularly, he loves playing, he is very strong headed and disobedient

Very playful and energetic

♥️ no words just love

Very smart, quick learner Loves people and belly rubs Eats raw veggies

Ginger is the most loveable and intelligent dog I've ever had. She loves sitting on our laps and cuddling. She comes to work with me (I'm a mental health counselor) and has proven to be therapeutic and patient with 95% of the people who come in. She will be avoidant sometimes snappy (never biting) with young kids (typically 6 and under) who are too weak to securely pick her up. I got Ginger two years ago and her previous owner didn't have much time to socialize her with other dogs so when she encounters a large or hyperactive dog she avoids interactions and attempts to get away from them. On occasion she displays curiosity of other dogs that are her size or smaller but it's short lived. I have yet to see her play with another dog. Ginger bonded very quickly with us and tends to follow us from one room to the next, yet quickly learned which room she is not allowed to enter and she continues to respect boundaries that are established. Ginger is quite skillful at communicating her needs through eye contact and short barks. In fact, she doesn't bark a lot at all. As soon as her needs are met (i.e. walk, water refill, to alert us, or for a treat) she chills on whatever pillow or soft seat she can nest in. We are so impressed with her that we plan to get another Shih Apso in the next couple of years.

HE'S A VELCRO DOG, GETS A LITTLE JEALOUS, STUBBORN AND FUNNY. WILL FOLLOW ME INTO EVERY ROOM OF THE HOUSE ESPECIALLY THE KITCHEN

He is the best snuggle buddy! He loves going on walks and car rides.