In America, the largest cat is the jaguar. This comes with a compact body. It also goes with powerful jaws and even a really broad head. It is usually recognized because of its tan and yellow coat. However, do not get this wrong. There are instances when the color of jaguars varies. It may range from reddish, to brown and then black. All of these may be possible. As for their coat, it goes with a spot. It may be solid and even black on their head. There are instances when it may be larger. It resembles a rosette-shape. The patterns are very evident in the side and even back of their whole body. These are the common facts about jaguars.

Ever since, jaguars are perceived as top-level carnivores. These big cats have the ability to prevent vegetation because they can keep the population of their prey in harmonious balance. Jaguars are also perceived crucial part of the human culture because they have a central role to play in prayers, songs and stories which are all relevant to the lives of indigenous people. Even if that is the case, it is surprising to know that these jaguars were already eliminated in the United States.

When it comes to the diet of jaguars, they are into eating snakes, deer, crocodiles, peccary, sloths, deer, monkeys, frogs, eggs, fish or anything that they may catch. This is how flexible they can be. When it comes to population, there are 15,000 jaguars that are still seen in the wild. There are efforts in the Bi-national conservation which were seen successful. This was directed towards the protection of the small population of the said specie. It varied from 80 to 120 cats. This involved the mountains of Sonora, Mexico which were the border of Arizona. This population was said to be the largest. This was known to be remaining in the Sonora. This was perceived to be the last hope of the recovery of the jaguar in the US.

The mighty jaguar got to revolve around the Argentina. This is situated in South America. This also directed in the Grand Canyon just in Arizona. Today, there is no sign of jaguar seen in the US. Today, it is still perceived as endangered species. This was also seen in Patagonia right there in South America. Since then, the jaguar makes sure to find a home in the wide. Their habitats are of great number. These are rainforests, swamps, deciduous forests, mountain scrub areas and also pampas grasslands.

Jaguars have always been solitary animals in nature. They could live and even hunt alone without any company. However, this does not occur during the mating season. There is a range in the home depending upon the gender of the jaguar. Most of the time, these jaguars hunt from the ground. There were instances when they would climb pounces and trees too. They make this possible with their sharp teeth. That is how they usually survive.

Over 14 million Americans are suffering with this skin disorder and most of them are not aware of it. What is it? Rosacea, a little known facial skin disorder that can cause psychological, social and occupational problems if left untreated. It is a skin disease that causes redness in the face and pimples that appear on the nose, cheeks, chin and forehead. If left untreated, it can get worse.

What Causes Rosacea?

The exact cause of this disorder isn’t really known, but it is believed that rosacea may be a blood disorder where the blood vessels become damaged repeatedly due to a dilation caused by a stimuli.

Rosacea appears to have a hereditary component and individuals who happen to be fair-skinned and of Celtic or European ancestry have a higher genetic disposition in developing it. Although rosacea is more common in women it is more severe in men when they develop it. Rosacea can develop at any age and time; however, people appear to develop it between the ages of 30 to 50. It is said that the first signs of rosacea happen to be a persistent redness due to exercise, changes in the temperature, and facial cleansing. Triggers that cause an episode include strenuous exercise, episodes of flushing and blushing, exposure to extreme temperatures, heat from sunlight, sunburns, stress, some medications and topical irritants, anxiety, cold wind, moving from one temperature to another, some foods and beverages containing caffeine, foods high in histamines and spicy foods.

Subtypes

Erythematotelangiectatic rosacea is associated with permanent redness and the tendency to blush easily. Having blood vessels near the surface of the skin is also common with burning and itching sensations.

Papulopustular rosacea is easily confused with acne because of the small bumps on the skin that has permanent redness and pus.

Phymatous rosacea is associated with rhinophyma, an enlarged nose. Some of the symptoms present include a thickening skin, nodules that are irregular. The chin, forehead, cheeks, eyelids, and ears are also affected. There may also be a presence of small blood vessels visible near the surface of the skin.

Ocular rosacea is when the eyes and eye lids are red, dry and irritated. A foreign sensation of the body and a presence of itching and burning may also exist.

There have been complaints from sufferers of rosacea of a decrease in the quality of life because of the cosmetic disfigurement and painful burning sensations associated with this skin disorder.

Treatments

Treatment varies from patient to patient depending on the subtype, quality of life, and severity. It is highly important to have a gentle skin cleansing regimen that includes non-irritant cleansers. Ensuring that our skin is protected from the sun is crucial, so the daily use of a sunscreen of at least SPF 15 with a physical blocker of such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide is advised.

 Camel spider may terrify people sometimes. It is described as a ferocious-looking, tan, large, and hairy spider that is always a part of most urban legends. The creature may be relatively large. However, do not take that as creepy because it will never be half the size of a person. Most of the camel spider facts available around the place would say that the spider has this habit of dining on most of the stomachs of camel. It ca n also do the same for soldiers sleeping.

These camel spiders belong to the family of arachnids. They cannot be seen though as plain spiders. They can be unique. This was stated by an entomologist in the name of Christy Bills. He has a collection of invertebrates. He is also working as the manager of the Utah Museum of Natural History. He also added that there are other people out there who assign the given spider with such fierce characteristic. This is the case because of the appearance it goes along with. However, there is no truth to that because the spiders cannot in any way, do some disembowel on most camels. This is contrary to common beliefs. They also cannot just jump whenever they want in the hair or even run after some humans if they want to. Once they are held captive, they can be a real diva. They will also require accommodations usually given to a princess in order to survive. This is for certain.

All of the spiders are considered arachnids. Do not get this wrong though because not all of these arachnids are spiders. That is the main difference of it. There is this other name in the form of wind scorpion. It goes in the same case. Even if it has that term, it can never be a scorpion. This camel spider is known to be the order of the Solifugae. This is the Latin word for anything that flies off the sun. This is information provided and given by the NSF or National Science Foundation. There are species of this, 150 of them  and this goes together with a thousand of solifuges species. This is stated by the IT IS or the Taxonomic Information System.

When it comes to its appearance – the camel may come with ten legs. But then there are claims saying that they only have eight. The two, which were always mistaken n for extra legs, are considered to be their appendages. These are termed as the pedipalps. Needless to say, the spiders may reach even to a maximum of six inches. If this is converted into cm, it can be 15. They can weigh for around 56 grams as well. That is another consideration. Their heads would always be on point. This is another interesting addition to their appearance.

Most of the said spiders are located in the deserts of Middle East. Do not get this wrong because some of them can also survive in Mexico and United States. All of these are based on studies conducted.

There is this small island group found in Sunda Strait. Typically, this is just in between that of Java and Sumatra. This is called Krakatau. As a matter of fact, this is considered to be a famous volcano among the many available out there. Tons of Krakatoa facts would say that the volcano got to submerge in the caldera with only the presence of three islands out. This goes with a unique and new cone actually. The same is also true with the rim. Ever since, it has been in the midst of forming. This happened to the new island since that of the year 1927. Since then, it is active like that.

There was a time when Krakatau exploded. The eruption, the most devastating one as they might say, this occurred in the year 1883. This was responsible for actually killing 30,000 people in the place. This came about not from the eruption directly, but the tsunami that it causes. There is actually a series of it. Because there is really a massive effect, the said eruption turned out to be global news. This was even spread through telegram. These were used to be the lines that connect lots of people. This is just one of the many effects it had brought about. There is like a ton of it that up until now, the aftermath is still realized.

The said volcano lies somewhere in the Pacific basin. There are like tectonic plates here which are about to meet all at the same time. These mentioned plates are namely the Eurasian and the Indo-Australian. Both of these usually collide that is why they can result a volcanic activity so much. The area is considered to be the Ring of Fire. This is what the geologists call it. Throughout the history, Krakatoa has erupted for so many times. That is for sure and it has been tested. The place it holds in the record is basically because of the massive explosions it has gone through in series. It happened two days in August 26 and 27, 1883.

Krakatau is actually an Indonesian name.  This was the result of a typing error. Regardless though, its name will never be forgotten.

The said 1883 eruption really implied a lot. This was responsible for the occurrence of pyroclastic flows. These flows even travelled and affected other ocean surface nearby. During the time of the hurricane force winds, it came along with super=heated gases and even rocks which was responsible in burning lots of people. These are the ones living on the islands nearby. These flows are also responsible for the tsunamis. Most sand ships were then destroyed. There were villages that time on the perceived shores and they also felt the eruption.

Before the year 1883, there were still three other volcanoes making the island of Krakatoa which have not erupted yet. This happened for a span of 200 years. The eruptions of gas and steam started in the spring of 1883. These delighted the passing of villagers and ships that are just living on the said region.

One of the reasons people give for preferring cats over dogs is their size. For people who live in cramped apartments, having a dog is just not practical. Cats are more suited for apartment life because they are relatively small and even though some like to sleep on your lap, the weight does not really bother you and may in fact be very relaxing for both cat and person.

However, for every generalization there are always exceptions. Not all cats are lightweight. The following list will show you the ten largest cat breeds. If you like your cats small and dainty, the following breeds go the other end of the spectrum. These are the heavyweights.

Maine Coon

The Maine Coon is one hefty feline. Tipping the scales at 15 to 25 pounds, the Maine coon is a giant among domestic cat breeds. Its origin is the state of Maine in the US and is in fact the official state cat. Aptly nicknamed the gentle giant, this breed is known for its playful and sociable personality and intelligence. Its silky fluffy coat, long and bushy tail, and cute face are just some of the reasons we love the Maine Coon!

British Shorthair

This beautiful cat is one of the largest shorthair breeds weighing in at around 15 to 22 pounds. The most common color is the British Blue but there are other colors like seal point, white and fawn, and even calico. Its distinctive feature is the plush fur, sort of a thick carpet that you just want to keep touching again and again! Personality-wise, these cats are very easygoing and not as active as other breeds so obesity is a problem if diet is not controlled. They do well with other pets and also children but don’t like roughhousing and typically will not enjoy being picked up. Grooming is also a breeze because of the short hair. All in all, the British shorthair is a very good breed for a family who enjoys quiet evenings just hanging out in the living room with a heavy cat on their laps.

Ragdoll

Weighing in at 15 to 20 pounds, this is one ragdoll kids would have a hard time carrying around in their arms! The breed was named so not because it is very light but because it goes limp and relaxed when picked up. The Ragdoll is a semi-longhair cat with beautiful blue eyes and a characteristic colorpoint coat. It is very docile and gentle and is known as a dog-like cat because of its tendency to follow people around, tolerance to physical handling, and relative lack of aggression toward other animals.

Ragamuffin

What an interesting name for a cat breed! The ragamuffin is actually a variant of the ragdoll and in fact shares almost the same temperament as the latter. It was not recognized as a separate breed from the ragdoll by the Cat Fanciers’ Association until 2003. It is strongly built feline that takes three to five years to reach full maturity. It can weigh 10 to 15 in females and 15 to 20 in males.

Norwegian Forest Cat

This sturdy feline tips the scales at 15 to 20 pounds. It has a very interesting name and an equally interesting history to go with it. Some believe its ancestors were brought by the Vikings to serve as mousers on their ships. They then bred with local cats in Norway, producing the modern-day Norwegian forest cat we know today. Norse legends also speak of the skogkatt, a fairy cat that dwells in the mountain cat that has the ability to climb sheer rock faces. What other cat can claim such a colorful backstory! Like its ancestor, this breed is very adept at climbing because of its strong claws. It is adapted to the harsh winter because of its glossy, long, waterproof top coat and dense under coat for insulation. It has long legs and bushy tail. This cat loves the outdoors with a lot of energy to cope with the challenges that go with it. It can be very demanding of attention but is generally friendly and good with people.

Siberian

The Siberian is closely related to the Norwegian forest cat. Male cats may weigh at 10 to 20 pounds. This is a very athletic cat and has the build to prove it. Its strong hindquarters, large paws, and barreled chest prove this cat definitely lives up to its origin. What makes this cat extra-special though is the fact that its fur is said to be hypoallergenic. Allergic people who love cats can now have an opportunity to adopt a cat without the added “perks” of nonstop sneezing and watering eyes.

American Shorthair

The American Shorthair weighs in at 12 to 15 pounds for males and 8 to 12 for females. It is powerfully built but is not very athletic, preferring to watch birds and other animals instead of catching them. It is quite content to sit on the window and observe or just sit on your lap.

American Bobtail

The American Bobtail tips the scales at 12 to 16 pounds. It may not be as big as the former breeds on this list but is nevertheless not to be ignored. It still carries some heft from the full and broad chest, stocky build, to its large tufty paws. Its most interesting feature of course is the short tail. The cats in this breed have different tail lengths but averages at 4 inches. Personality-wise, American Bobtails  are very playful and social creatures and have a talent for escaping rooms and cages. I guess it likes the wild outdoors more.

Chausie

The Chausie weighs 10- to 2 pounds. The breed was developed by crossing a domestic cat with a jungle cat. The result is the Chausie we know today. They are the otters of the cat world for their playful, friendly nature. They don’t like being alone and do best if they have other cats or even dogs around.

Savannah Cat

This last breed is a veritable giant with a weight of 20 pounds. Also a crossbreed, it was developed by crossing a domestic cat with a serval, which is an African wild cat. Both the Chausie and Savannah cat are not recognized by CFA but are recognized by International Cat Association. Unlike the other breeds in this list, this breed is not stocky but is long and leggy and has a slender body. Its most attractive features are its spotted pattern and ocelli on the back of its ears.

Joy comes in many shapes and sizes. These cats are huge and heavy but so is the joy cat owners get from caring for these majestic creatures. If you are looking for a bundle of joy, try adopting a cat. Fur balls aside, cats can be very good companions. The size doesn’t matter, it’s the love you have for your pets that does.

NBC’s Dracula was an adaptation of the popular novel Dracula, and was first aired in 2013. The British-American horror drama TV series was a remake of a story that has been told several times. However, despite having been told several times, the series still received an overwhelming support when it was first announced for TV release. Let us take a look at what happened with this Dracula NBC TV series and what exciting news is in store for all the viewers.

The TV series had an interesting premise.

Dracula was introduced in the TV adaptation as an American entrepreneur wanted to bring modern science in the Victorian society. However, in reality, he simply wanted to create havoc and destroy the people who ruined his life several centuries earlier. This would have been a perfect plan had he not found the woman who seemed to be the reincarnation of his dead wife. This has immediately gotten the attention of potential viewers and it has raked over 5 million viewers on its first episode.

The show saw a continued decline as the next episodes were released.

Despite the overwhelming number of viewers who watched the first episode of Dracula NBC, it didn’t push through as the season progressed. It continued with only over 3 million viewers up until only a little over 2 million viewers were left. This prompted NBC to not renew the show for a second season.

NBC was generally silent after announcing the show’s cancelation.

After the announcement of the show’s cancelation, there was no further explanation on the part of NBC why they have to do it. Though the decline in the number of viewers prompted the cancelation, many people thought that it should have still been given the chance to take off. Sadly, it did not happen.

There were petitions to revive the show.

After NBC released its 2014-2015 schedules without Dracula in it, there were tons of calls from viewers to bring the show back. Millions of fans took to the internet their feeling towards the decision. They even tried to make pleas to NBC to bring the show back. There were petitions signed via Change.org to encourage the management to revive the show, but it fell in deaf ears.

The lead star, Jonathan Rhys Meyer, starred in the show despite substance abuse problems.

Rhys Meyer was the top choice of Bob Greenblatt, the chairman for NBC Entertainment, to take on the lead role. It was decided upon despite concerns that the actor has been struggling with substance abuse. It was also rumored that he was required a sober companion to accompany him to the set. His salary was also said to be held up until the first 10 episodes were completed. Despite the alleged problem, Meyers still had an astounding performance throughout the show.

Netflix decided to pick up the series for a second season.

In a surprising decision, Netflix announced that it would continue Dracula for at least a second season. According to the network’s Chief Content Officer, Ted Sarandos, there show is of Netflix caliber. He believes that people around the world can’t get enough of it. Thus, there really is no reason for them to not pick up the show. Meyers has also gladly announced that the show is coming back for another season.

NBC declined to give comments regarding Netflix’s decision.

Aside from picking up the show that was earlier dismissed by another network, Netflix also released a statement that was referred to as NBC “snubbing” their viewers. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings said that if the other network wanted to alienate their viewers, it is up to them. For Netflix, their main priority is to give their viewers what they wanted. If they wanted to have Dracula, then they will get it.

Rhys Meyer is co-producing the show.

It has been very evident that Meyer was disappointed when the show was canceled. He treated the show like his own baby, but the project did not push further. Thus, when the negotiations with Netflix finally succeeded, he was very glad to announce it. The announcement was done during the party thrown by actress Goldie Hawn in London. The new show is also featuring a strong Irish cast composed of Kati McGrath and Victoria Smurfit.

#NetflixSaveDracula became a worldwide trending topic.

One of the reasons why Netflix decided to negotiate in bringing Dracula back to life was the overwhelming support by viewers over social media. With the #NetflixSaveDracula trending, it is evident that the show had a very strong fan base. Since Netflix is known for saving shows that were canceled by other TV giants, people are expecting that it can do the same for Dracula. Among the shows Netflix saved were Breaking Bad, Walking Dead, House of Cards and Arrested Development.

Netflix has a steady support for movies with vampire themes.

One of the reasons why Netflix said that its viewers would love Dracula is because it has a steady support for releasing films with a vampire theme. Among the most popular films that you can see on Netflix, are The Hunger (1983), 30 Days of Night (2007), Interview with the Vampire (1994), and Let the Right One In (2008). Netflix seems to understand what their viewers want and give whatever it is that they clamor.

Now that Dracula NBC is certainly going back on Netflix, fans from around the world can look forward to its release. This time, it should have a massive support if we want to see it for a third season or more.

In the early 1900s, Linda Vista Hospital was opened to provide health services to railroad employees in Los Angeles, California. It was originally called Santa Fe Railroad Hospital and was built at the Boyle Heights neighborhood. For several years, it continued its operations smoothly up until it started to see a decline in the number of patients. This eventually led to the closure of the hospital. Several years later, it became known as a haunted area and a popular place for shooting horror films. Let us take a closer look at this hospital and some of its creepy details.

It used to be a self-sustaining hospital.

We all know hospitals as a place where sick people are cured with the help of medicine and other treatments. Linda Vista Hospital was more than just a hospital in a sense that they ran a farm too. This was made to ensure that the patients get fresh milk, butter, eggs, vegetables and meat. They have their own poultry farm and garden. When the hospital opened in 1904, there was a fanfare. It also followed a Moorish-style building design and was eventually rebuilt with a more Mission revival Style structure. All these things suggest that no one really saw that the hospital would have an unfortunate ending.

The hospital started its decline in the 1970s.

After several decades of operation, the hospital started to see a decline in the number of patients. Most railroad workers started to use conventional medical insurance policies. The area where the hospital was built also started to become poorer and more affluent people started moving out. This has eventually affected the funding of the hospital. With money starting to come out of the hospital, its services started to decline as well.

Linda Vista Hospital was accused of poor health care services due to lack of funding.

Since the hospital started experiencing money related problems, they couldn’t afford to provide the patients the same quality service they used to give. As a result, the started to reduce operational expenses just to make ends meet. Eventually, the hospital was blamed for increase in death rates within their facilities. It was an unfair accusation since they were treating a lot of patients with gunshots and stabbings at that time, and the seriousness of their cases would have ended in death anyway. Nevertheless, it scared people away and in 1989, the hospital was forced to close its emergency services department. By 1991, the hospital was shut down.

The abandoned hospital became a center for paranormal investigations.

When hospital employees left Linda Vista, nothing was left except for some medical equipment and records. Since the place saw a lot of deaths in the past, it did not take time before paranormal investigators came in to see if there were paranormal activities happening. In fact, Ghost Adventures’ crew stayed an entire night at the hospital for an investigation.

The hospital became a favorite location for several films and music videos.

Not so long after the hospital was abandoned, filmmakers rushed to the place to shoot horror movies. Among the most popular movies shot at Linda Vista Hospital are Insidious Chapter 2 (2013), Rift (2012), The Young Blood Chronicles (2014), LA Slasher (2015), and the Scribbler (2014). Music videos were also filmed in this location. This includes Assfist by Iris, Just One Yesterday and Alone Together by The Fall Out Boy, and Poisoning the Steps of Babel by The Dawn of Ashes. Other notable TV shows with an episode filmed in this location are Charmed, True Blood, Criminal Minds and Bachelor Pad.

The most eerie part of the hospital is the downstairs room.

The entire hospital itself will freak you out at first glance. However, if you go down the dimly lit downstairs room, you will be scared even more as thousands of personal files containing the death records of former patients are kept. These files have collected dust when the hospital was abandoned, but the information is still intact. You can only imagine what gory details are contained in those documents.

Linda Vista Hospital is reopening as a senior housing facility.

It might not take much time before Linda Vista Hospital becomes a housing facility. It was in 2011 when plans of reopening the place started. The 4.2-acre Linda Vista Hospital was purchased by AMCAL Multi-Housing Inc. They decided to renovate the main hospital including the nurses’ dormitory and turn them into a senior housing facility. The place can provide up to 97 apartments for old people plus a medical facility. The affordable housing facility will only be offered to adults over 55 years old. However, they have made it clear that those who live at the Boyle Heights area will not be the priority, but will have a good chance of getting one should they decide to apply early and meet all the requirements.

There are plans to provide more for the prospective tenants.

In order to attract more people to buy a room at the new senior housing facility, there are other activities being offered such as job training, social activities, health and wellness programs, and financial literacy programs. Older people with an annual income of $16,000 to $25,000 are eligible to buy a unit. The reconstruction of the place faced tough challenges though, as it is considered a historic building. It needs to be renovated without destroying the integrity of the area.

New plans for the hospital sparked controversies.

Despite the good intention of the new owners of the place, it has still stirred some controversies when it was learned that old people are now placed on a haunted house. It was deemed cruel and inhumane. Although they are given a more affordable rate, it is still deemed inappropriate by many. Nevertheless, the original plan continued. In fact, the second phase of the construction if expected to be ready by 2015.

The new tenants of the senior facility continue experiencing strange things.

Despite the new look of the place, it can’t be denied that it used to be a place where a lot of people died. It was also abandoned for years. This is why it no longer comes as a surprise if people who currently live there start talking about strange things happening. Some people told stories about a scrub sink that is operated using a foot suddenly operates independently. There were others who talked about seeing green lights coming from the windows. Others just have negative vibes when they are around certain areas in the old hospital.

Now that this old Linda Vista Hospital was turned into a housing facility, we can no longer see the marks of a place that used to be a haunted house. However, the place has already been immortalized in several movies and it will continue to haunt us forever.

Everyone loves a good old dog to be with especially during times when you just feel like jogging around the park on a Sunday morning or maybe a good company while you’re watching your favorite TV show. There are plenty of dog breeds to choose from, and if you’re the kind of person who prefers the smaller breed over the large one then more often than not, you would just be choosing between two of the most adorable toy breeds in the world – the Shih Tzu and the Poodle. But why choose when you can have both with just one dog? You should just go for the Shih Tzu Poodle mix, which is more commonly called the Shih Poo.

It does have an off putting name, but the Shih Poo is quite charming in so many ways. Here are some must know facts about the adorable Shih Poo.

They’ll have you chasing them around the house when they are in the mood for some game.

A Shih Poo is a very energetic dog, so you better brace yourself for some lots of commotion inside the house. Kids would definitely love having them around. They’re the ultimate playmates. It’s best to have Shih Poo among the elderly and kids who are old enough to know about responsibilities.

Shih Poo can be different from each other depending on the kind of its poodle parent.

Genetics play a very huge role in how the Shih Poo pups would turn out to be. Their color and fur would be very different from each other since there are those that are purebred from two hybrid parents, and then those that are from a poodle and a Shih Tzu parent.  It’s always wise to stay away from aggressive parents or litters when you’re buying your own puppies.

They’re a bundle of joy. The perfect companion on days when you feel like you’re so blue.

Not only are they energetic and fun loving, they can also cheer you up in ways you would never even imagine yourself. They’re energy is quite contagious too. They’re very much like the ultimate happy vibes magnet so you would be back on your feet in no time, once you get yourself around one of these dogs.

They easily develop dental problems so you should be more aware of their diet.

The most common health concern of such dogs is their dental health. They develop lots of tooth problems especially when they eat the wrong kinds of food. It’s better to be very careful with their diet to avoid such problems. Dry kibble is said to be the best diet for them.

Training is something they’re not very good at. You need an extra dose of patience on this one.

They’re intelligent but when it comes to training, they can become very stubborn. It’s best if you start to train them as early as possible because when they get a bit older, the harder it is for you to make them focus. Practice reinforcing giving rewards instead of punishments. They are really very hard to motivate especially when they’re eyeing on something else to do.

They take time to potty train.

And because they’re extremely stubborn when you train them, one common problem that you would encounter as you go along the training phase is potty training. Again, make sure you use positive reinforcements and constant motivation for them to listen to you very well. Have more patience when it comes to this training because they sure are very fond of staying indoors.

They’re very cat friendly, so if you got cats, they’ll get along pretty well.

Given that they’re friendly and playful, they could get along with anyone and that include the dogs’ mortal enemies – the cats. It would surprise you but they do make a fine pet duo. Think about it, a house with two fury friends that aren’t constantly at each other’s throats.

Expect to have a new bed buddy from the day you welcome a Shih Poo in your house.

They are very cuddly animals. They always want to be around everyone. No matter where you go to, they end up following you every single time. They even stay in bed with you. It’s really hard for you to train them to not sleep on your bed but it’s not impossible. You can try training them but by the time you’re close, you would just end up letting them sleep on your bed anyways. You have been warned.

Learn to brush fur properly.

We all know how furry the Poodle and the Shih Tzu are so it would be quite expected that their mix would of course be hairy and adorable as well. Learn how to comb their fur carefully as they don’t really tolerate much of the hair tugging. It would be best to take them to the pet grooming as often as you think they need to if you don’t know how to brush properly or you can always learn how through tutorial videos.

They’re companion dogs and they like living inside your house.

They can sleep outside, but you’d just end up hearing them struggling to scratch the door, or howl just to get your attention. They do prefer sleeping indoors, (most particularly on your bed, where you’re just inches away from them) so it would be a whole lot convenient for you and him/her to just let that be.

Dogs aren’t call man’s best friend for no reason. They’re the best companions you could ever think off. It does take a lot of responsibility and commitment for you to get yourself to be the leader of the pack, so you better be ready to train yourself too, especially if you decide to have a Shih Poo.

Are you now convinced that a Shih Tzu Poodle mix or a Shih Poo is the best choice for you? Tell us what you think!