Shih tzu or Shihpoo?

Hello everyone,

You all are a great help with my car, lets try a hand at handling my wifes obsession with getting a puppy.

We have it narrowed down to either a shih tzu, Shih tzu poodle mix "shihpoo" or a papillon.

I know nothing says "I am huge muscular man" like an 12 pound dog, but hey little dogs have little turds.

Our biggest dilema is the shih tzu pure breed or poodle mix.

Does anyone have any experience or wisdom on topics like this.

As always I am grateful for your help.

Is it true that poodles can be nasty little dogs.... I mean real *****es.... pardon the pun.


Thanks again


bob c