Shih-Poo Puppy's Showdown With Star Wars LEGOs Proves His Name Is No Wookiee Mistake
What happens when a Wookiee-looking fuzzy brown shih-poo named Chewie decides to have a showdown with a Lego Star Wars AT-AT combat walker? Well, adorableness, of course! And that's exactly why we here at Cuteness think this fun little TikTok video is worth a watch, especially for all those "Star Wars" fans out there.
@chew.chew.the.shihpoo I won..with dad's help 🤫 #ChewieSlays #PuppyLife #Shihpoo #PuppyTok @Star Wars @LEGO
Cleverly captioned "Chewie vs. the Empire," the daring mixed-breed dog is determined to take down the hand-built toy, barking, growling, and nipping at the similarly sized four-legged Lego vehicle, getting in a few good hits before the gadget goes dramatically crashing down on its side, to the utter surprise of Chewie. "You show him, Chewie!" says one excited watcher in the comments, while another adds, "He is definitely a rebel." It's clear this little doggy lives up to the tagline in his TikTok bio: "Full-time shih-poo, part-time troublemaker." Next up, an epic showdown with Darth Vader, perhaps?
What exactly is a shih-poo?
A shih-poo is a hybrid dog breed that mixes the shih-tzu with the toy poodle, hence the name "shih-poo." It's one of many designer dog breeds that intentionally blend two purebred breeds in order to emphasize sought-after traits (like being friendly and hypoallergenic) and endearing physical features (like cute faces and fluffy coats).
Shih-poos are considered small-sized companion animals that can generally weigh anywhere from 8 to 18 pounds and are known for being gentle, affectionate, loyal — and very, very cute! They can thrive in smaller living spaces (like an apartment) but require daily walks and grooming, among other typical dog necessities. Otherwise, they are renowned for liking to lounge around and curl up with their caretakers.
Like Chewie from the TikTok video, shih-poo faces often have an adorable anthropomorphic quality to them, leaving the dogs looking like teddy bears or, yes, even a Wookiee or Ewok from the "Star Wars" universe. Want some other "Star Wars"-themed dog cuteness? Check out these pups who live "Star Wars" every day.