So Big's brother, Diggaby (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
So Big's sister, Madeline (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
So Big's sister, Jinx (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
So Big's sister, Mimmzy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
So Big's mother, Mai Ling (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Description:
So Big is a Shih Tzu/Poodle mix, so I guess that makes him a Shidoodle!! His momma is Mai Ling, a pure bred Shih Tzu and is daddy his a black Poodle. Mai Ling and her 5 puppies were dropped off at Seminole Animal Control by their owner who then called us and asked us to go rescue them. He said he had too many dogs and couldn't keep them. MaryBeth was happy to have us take them as she was concerned about them living in the unheated shelter. It has been my pleasure to foster this little family, and what a joy they have been!
So Big is all black except for a large white stripe on his chest. He was the second smallest in the litter but has now passed his sister Mimmzy in size. We call him So Big because he was so little when we first got him we'd hold him in our laps, say, "How big's the puppy?" , pull his arms open wide, and say, "Soooo Big!!!" He has the gentlest spirit of the litter, not timid by any means, just the most content. He adores my dog Ralph, a Basset/Lab mix. He is always trying to get him to play with him and will pull Ralph's mouth open and stick his head in it! I've included pictures of Mai Ling and Ralph.
I've included a picture of their mom, Mai Ling, plus Ralph, my Basset/lab with whom they love to play!


Are you unfamiliar with the Shih Tzu breed? Pronounced SHEET-sue, they are known as alert, spunky, happy and hardy. They are bred with an underbite which gives them a constant "smile." Traditionally, their coat is kept long, with ears blending into the body, distinct mustache, and a top knot secured with a bow. However, in our Florida climate, many are clipped short to relieve them of the heat. An alert watch dog, Shih Tzus like to bark but are usually quiet in the house. Originally from China, they were a favorite of the Imperial Chinese court and so revered that for many years after the Chinese began trading with the West, they refused to sell, or even give away, any of the little dogs. It was not until 1930 that the first pair was imported to England. The life expectancy of Shih Tzus in 16 years.