Maltese Shih Tzu Mix - Mix Breed Information

morty's shih tzu is more than just a type of low shedding breed it's an intelligent active and beautiful type of breed that would do anything to please its family do you consider purchasing a multi shih tzu in this video you will learn everything about the breed based on eight topics so you can find out if this dog is best for you number one origin the multi shih tzu is a hybrid breed that was developed in the 1990s with the purpose of creating a low shedding companion dog the two breeds used in the cross-breeding process are maltese and shih tzu this dog's name is a simple combination of the names of the two breeds used in the cross breeding contrary to other hybrid breeds this breed didn't need a unique cute name to become very popular the multi shihtsu has gained a lot of popularity in australia north america and other countries its origin makes it the perfect breed for an owner who is looking for the most loving companion number 2. personality the multi shih tzu is an extremely intelligent type of breed that can easily adapt to any environment most of the multi shihitsu's are active and outgoing that are always ready for an outdoor adventure however they occasionally like sitting still and enjoying some peaceful time the most endearing thing for this breed is their family receiving love and affection from their owner is extremely important for a multi shih tzu they can become really sensitive if they are ignored for a long time its temperament depends on many factors such as training or socialization if they are trained properly from an early age they are well behaved amorti shihitsu is also very curious and likes to meet new people so when you are walking your multi shitsu at the park near your place expect it to approach strangers out of nowhere number 3. appearance a multi shihtsu might look like one of its parent breeds but it doesn't usually have the shih tzu's short nose and bulging eyes when compared to an average dog size the malti shih tzu is relatively small although its body and head are relatively small they are quite proportional its coat is usually long and can be either straight or wavy its coat comes in a variety of colours but it usually comes in white black or brown colour its coat can also be a combination of colours like white and black or brown and black the coat of this dog is what makes many people fall in love with the multi shitsu can grow up to 10 inches which is 25.4 centimeters and weigh up to 12 pounds which is 5.4 kilograms number four trainability their intelligent mind enables them to have a trainable nature a multi shih tzu is very easy to train this type of breed immediately forms a connection between the word sit and the action sitting while some other breeds may need a lot of time the multi shih tzu doesn't approach training with a what's in it for me attitude and it doesn't need treats and rewards all the time to learn new skills although it learns quickly this doesn't mean that it doesn't need proper training as it has the tendency to play bite which makes them bite and hold their family's hand they need to be taught to bite toys but not people it can also be aggressive towards other pets and as such socialization is very important for your multi shih tzu if you want to learn more about dog brain training and training methods check out the description number five time investment although a multi shih tzu is active this doesn't mean that it needs a lot of exercise per day this type of breed is also fine with sitting still for a long time as such you don't need to dedicate too much time to giving your dog the exercises it needs it usually takes 15 minutes a day for it to have the exercises it needs a walk around the neighborhood would be just fine for your multi shih tzu if you can't take your dog on a walk then make sure it has some space and toys that it can play with another thing to consider when taking care of your multi shih tzu is feeding is recommended that it has a daily amount of half a cup of high quality dry food a day divided into two meals it's important to look after its feeding to make sure it stays in good shape since it was bred to shed less its coat doesn't require much work but you must make sure that you brush its teeth at least two or three times a week its ears should also be weakly checked for any possible infection number six best home the multi shihitsu would do anything to please its family and as such it's great for families with children considering the fact that it's a small dog who isn't aggressive towards people it's a perfect fit for a family with small children it adapts very well to apartment life as it's not a breed who is hyperactive and wants to constantly move around if it has some toys to play with an apartment can be great for it although it can do well in an apartment a home with a big yard is ideal for it this is because it has more space to play around with its family which it considers the ultimate way of showing love it tolerates being alone to a certain extent but not for a very long time it's friendly towards other pets only if it's properly socialized number 7. health multi shih tzus are usually very healthy but like all other breeds they are prone to certain diseases not all multi shih tzus will get any or all of these diseases but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed if you're buying a puppy find a good breeder who will show you health clearances for both your puppy's parents before bringing it home find out whether it's first generation and if he is then research all the health concerns that occur in both the maltese and the shih tzu some of the health issues to expect from a malty shih tzu are slipped stifle and white shaker syndrome it is important that before you purchase a multi shih tzu you have it checked whether it's affected by those two diseases the multi shih tzu's life expectancy generally ranges anywhere from 12 to 14 years number eight costs the average price for a multi shih tzu puppy will be somewhere around two thousand dollars if you're looking for a specific look or a puppy with the highest quality and even show quality you can budget anywhere between seven hundred and three thousand dollars so what do you think about the multi shih tzu let us know in the comments and share your experience with other interested dog owners and if you found this video helpful it would be great if you subscribe to our channel so you don't miss new videos and learn more about dogs every day thank you so much for watching

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Length: 6min 32sec (392 seconds)

Published: Mon Nov 09 2020