Unfortunately, the English Toy Griffon 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, Shih-Poos are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Playful
Loving
Happy
Alert
Sensitive
Affectionate
Gentle
Inquisitive
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable
Reserved

Companionable
Intelligent
Loyal
Sweet

English Toy Griffons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Brussels Griffon and English Toy Spaniel

Shih-Tzu, Poodle

Brown

Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Brown
Black
Red
Cream
Fawn
Pied

Gray
Black
Brown
White

English Toy Griffons have medium-length coats.

Shih-Poos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Wiry

Wavy

An English Toy Griffon can have a litter of 3-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Shih-Poo can have a litter of 15-16 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Eye Problems
Addison's Disease
Mitral Valve Disease
Brachycephalic Syndrome
Invertebral Disc Disease
Sebaceous Adentitis

Seborrhea

Otitis Externa
Entropion
Corneal Dystrophy
Urolithiasis
Cleft Lift or Palate

X-Rays
ECG
Cardiac Ultrasound
Blood Chemistry

Eye
Heart
X-Rays
Full Body Physical Examination
Blood and Urine Protein Screens

English Toy Griffons require significant sleep and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with daytime naps.

Shih-Poos have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

English Toy Griffons are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Shih-Poos are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Toy Griffon, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Shih-Poo, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most English Toy Griffons 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.

In general most Shih-Poos usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

English Toy Griffons 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 Shih-Poo has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

English Toy Griffon 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

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

English Toy Griffons are not the best choice for families with kids.

Shih-Poos have an average level of friendliness towards children.

English Toy Griffons are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

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

English Toy Griffons are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Shih-Poos are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

English Toy Griffons are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

English Toy Griffons have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Shih-Poos are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

English Toy Griffons may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.

Shih-Poos are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.