Shiffon Breed Information & Characteristics

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Shiffons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Playful
Happy
Alert
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Lively
Gentle
Inquisitive
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable

Shiffon will shed a negligible amount of hair. Some owners say that they do not shed, but that is not true. But the amount of shedding can be rather light than other dog breeds. If you do not want to deal with the hairs flying around in your home, then this breed is a perfect choice for you.

The Shiffon breed is one of the worst choice if you want a good watchdog.

Shih Tzu, Brussels Griffon

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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Brown

Black

Black
Brown

The coat of a Shiffon falls in the medium length category.

Wiry

A Shiffon can have a litter of 2-5 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.

Shiffons are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Shiffon is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia

Allergies
Reverse Sneezing

X-Rays
Blood Analysis
Full Body Examination
Abdominal Ultrasound

Shiffons may be a good breed for those who prefer a more relaxed lifestyle. They tend to have a lower energy level than other breeds of dogs.

Shiffon have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Shiffon dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

The Shiffon breed is known for their relaxed and calm nature and tendency to sleep for long periods of time.

Shiffons tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Shiffons 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 Shiffon, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shiffons usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

This breed is known for having high grooming needs.

Shiffon 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

Pin Brush
Scissors
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-15 pound (5 - 7 kg) Shiffon feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Shiffon is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Shiffon is between $35 - $45. This makes an average of $420 - $540 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Shiffon have below the average degree of obedience intelligence among other breeds. However, calling them “dumb dogs” is unfair. Where Shiffons lack in obedience & working intelligence, they make up for it with their keen ability to understand human emotions.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

Shiffons are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Shiffons are not the most kid-friendly dogs. If you have children, you might want to reconsider adopting another dog as a companion.

Shiffons are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Shiffons are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Shiffons are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Shiffons have an average level of playfulness. The Shiffons, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Shiffon may require more time, repetition and patience to learn commands than other breeds, and can be challenging to teach new things, but with patience and consistency, they can be trained.