Choosing a Shih Tzu Terrier Mix – Avoid These Common Mistakes
A Shih Tzu Terrier Mix would be a mixed dog where both its parents are typically part of the Shih Tzu family. Because of this mix, your new dog will develop certain traits from both sides of its biological parentage. This means that you have to choose carefully which breed of dog will be best for you. If you do not want to deal with all the possible health problems that come with a mix, then perhaps you should adopt a Shih Tzu mixed breed.
However, breeders that truly take pride in their breeding endeavors are usually more than willing to help potential owners determine the right dog for them.
For example, there are certain signs that you need to look for in a Shih Tzu puppy when you adopt one. Breeders that truly care about the Shih Tzu breed should be able to tell you these signs. Ask around to different breeder groups and vet doctors for advice on what you should look for when looking for a Shih Tzu puppy.
The most obvious difference between a Shih Tzu Yorkie and a Shih Tzu Terrier Mix would be the type of hair coat.
Yorkies have longer hair, while the Terriers have shorter hair. Yorkies are said to be easier to groom while the Terriers are said to be better for active training. Of course, breeders often claim that the differences are merely cosmetic, but it is always good to get an unbiased opinion from someone who has been around both types of dogs.
The cost of a purebred Shih Tzu can vary depending on the breed and its pedigree. If the breeder is asking for a high price for a purebred Yorkie pup, chances are that it will be more difficult to find another Yorkie with the right pedigree for the price that you are wanting to pay.
However, you should not worry too much about the cost of a purebred puppy because most dogs do not reach their buying price until they reach ten years of age or older. A Shih Tzu puppy can cost anywhere from eight hundred to a thousand dollars depending on the breeder and the amount of work involved with grooming the animal.
If you are considering adopting a Shih Tzu puppy, you should make sure that it is healthy.
Ask the breeder to run a blood test on the pup and to check for any health issues like hypoglycemia and diabetes. It is also important that you ask about Shih Tzu nutrition and Shih Tzu breeding standards because there are distinct differences between the two types of dogs. Some breeders are known to offer only premium kibble for the Shih Tzu while other breeders provide the pet with premium canned food as well.
When purchasing a purebred Yorkie pup, you should also consider the time and amount of time that you plan to commit to its care. If you plan to adopt an adult, you should look for a breeder that is willing to work with you in establishing a regular schedule for feeding, socializing, and training.
Many Yorkie breeders provide a lifetime of care free of charge. They will help you with training and health problems as well. If you want to get a puppy, make sure that you choose a breeder who has been in business for at least three years, has a large number of trained dogs to choose from and offers a lifetime of support for your Yorkie pup.
Even if you decide to go with a Yorkie pup that has already been reared and socialized, you should still find a breeder who has a great deal of experience in this field.
Ask around at dog shows, ask on the internet, and look through the papers in your area. Most reputable breeders are more than happy to talk to you about their training methods and give you examples of what they are doing right and wrong.
A breeder who has been in the business for a long time and has plenty of Yorkie puppies for sale should be able to provide you with plenty of examples of the type of dogs they have raised. Be sure to ask about their breeding methods, and ask them how many times each dog has been socialized.
Also, be sure that your new pup will have a certain amount of patience when it comes to being hand-fed, and that the breeder will be upfront about any medical conditions the puppy might have. Good breeders want to make sure that all their dog puppies are healthy.
Meet Rose Camilla, an expert in the Terrier dog breed and an active writer and publisher. Camilla has been working with Terriers for over 12 years and her passion for them has only grown stronger with time. She has dedicated her life to understanding, training, and writing about Terriers.
