Shih-Poo Papers — How to Get Official Registration Documents
Get Official Papers for Your Shih-PooWhat Are Shih-Poo Papers?
Shih-Poo papers record the breed, ancestry and ownership of your dog. The Shih-Poo is a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Poodle, bred for a small, affectionate companion with a soft, wavy coat and a low-shedding reputation. Adults usually weigh 8 to 18 pounds, with coats in gold, black, cream, sable, chocolate or parti patterns. Shih-Poos are typically people-focused lap dogs that still enjoy a daily walk and a short play session. Owners look for papers because these dogs are sold as designer puppies without registration and buyers want a documented type and ownership record.
Can You Get Papers for a Shih-Poo Without AKC Registration?
The AKC does not recognize the Shih-Poo as a purebred breed, but Designer Kennel Club registers it as a purebred designer dog. Traditional registries will not document a Shih Tzu and Poodle cross, which leaves owners without any official option once the puppy leaves the breeder and whatever paperwork came with it stops being useful. Designer Kennel Club (DKC) Foundation Dog Registration captures the type and your ownership and issues an official certificate without requiring AKC lineage or breeder cooperation. All generations are eligible, and a dog bought with nothing more than a receipt can still be registered by the person who owns it.
Ready to make it official? Start your Shih-Poo registration with Designer Kennel Club today.
What Shih-Poo Papers Look Like
A DKC Shih-Poo certificate shows the registered name you choose, the breed, the dog's date of birth, your name as owner, a unique registration number and the official DKC seal. It is sent as a PDF to your email within 2–3 business days. The certificate supports vet records, grooming and boarding check-ins, and housing documentation, and it records breed and ownership. It does not guarantee DNA.
How to Register Your Shih-Poo with DKC
- 1Visit designerkennelclub.com/registration
- 2Select the registration type (Puppy Registration $45 / Foundation Dog Registration $65 / Litter Registration $100)
- 3Submit your dog's information and photos
- 4Receive your official PDF certificate by email within 2–3 business days
Frequently Asked Questions — Shih-Poo Papers
Yes. Gold, cream, black, chocolate, sable and parti coats are all recorded without restriction. You describe the coat and markings on your submission so the certificate reflects your own dog rather than a general color list for the cross.
Yes. DKC requires no seller or breeder documents. You register the dog directly through Foundation Registration, supply the details and photos requested, and receive an official certificate issued in your name as the owner of record.
No. A Shih-Poo is a Shih Tzu and Poodle cross, while a Shih Tzu is a recognized pure breed. DKC registers the type you specify on your application, so the two are never confused on the certificate.
Yes. There is no age limit on DKC registration, so an adult Shih-Poo rehomed into your home can still be registered and issued a certificate in the name of the person who cares for it now.
Yes. Clear photos of the dog are part of the application. They confirm the coat, markings and general type you described, so the details on the certificate match the dog you are registering rather than a generic example.
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