Description

The Shiffon is a small hybrid dog breed created by crossing a Shih Tzu and a Brussels Griffon. 
Key Characteristics
  • Size: Weighs between 8 to 15 pounds and stands 8 to 11 inches tall.

  • Lifespan: Typically lives 12 to 15 years.

  • Coat: Can range from short and wiry (like the Brussels Griffon) to long and silky (like the Shih Tzu), often featuring a cute, bearded snout.

  • Colors: Appears in various shades of brown, black, red, or parti-color combinations with white markings. 

Temperament

  • Personality: Playful, cheerful, affectionate, and curious, with a charmingly rambunctious streak.

  • Family Fit: Adapts well to singles, seniors, and apartments or houses with or without a yard.

  • Trainability: Affectionate and loving, though they can sometimes show a bit of stubbornness inherited from their parent breeds.