Does anyone have a Schweenie dog?

[yoopermom]

OP, I hope you're taking these well thought out opinions to heart. The two sizes and three coat varieties of daschies make them all VERY different dogs. If you're worried about shedding, for example, I would suggest a wirehaired one, since if you keep them strip/clipped, they don't shed too much (but still have dander, as someone else mentioned). From my personal experience, the longhaired ones tend to have a little "softer" personality, so if you like a long flowing coat and a sweet temperment, maybe one of these would do?

The best thing to do is to go to REPUTABLE breeders, and ask to see examples of the breed as both an adult and puppy, and to find out about genetic issues. A good breeder will be open to all this, and will open a dialogue with you.

Good luck!
Terri

 

[angwill]

I have both a mini doxie and a shih tzu and love them both. I do have to say my shih tzu is way more stubborn than my doxie. The doxie also potty trained really easy. My doxie is not stubborn because she really wants to please. She actually herds the shih tzu into their room when I tell them to go there. I love it because if she didn't the shih tzu would lay there just looking at me like I was nuts.

As for those pics of the mixed dogs they have to be wrong because most of those dogs are way to big to be a doxie and shih tzu mix. There has to be a bigger bread mixed in there.

 

[Mickey's Minion]

As for those pics of the mixed dogs they have to be wrong because most of those dogs are way to big to be a doxie and shih tzu mix. There has to be a bigger bread mixed in there.

Every single picture I posted was listed as a doxie/shih tzu mix on dogster.com. I provided the link if you want to take a look yourself.

That is both the problem and the fun of a mutt. You do not know what you are going to get.

And since no reliable breeder would ever sell their good dogs for breeding purposes to use to create designer mutts, 99.99% of designer dog parents are poorly bred puppy mill dogs. These are the only kind of dogs you can usually get without a spay/neuter contract.

And puppy mill/back yard breeder dogs often do not follow the standard. A neighbor of ours has a toy dog that they got from a pet shop that is about twice the size of what the breed standard should be.

So, size is never guaranteed.

A shih tzu's breed stand standard says the ideal dog should be between 9-10.5 inches tall, but up to 11 inches is allowed. In poorly bred dogs, that 11" is often surpassed.

The standard doxie breed standard allows for up to a 32 lb dog.

So, take a dog with the genetics to be approximately a foot tall or more and combine it with the bone of a 32 lb dog, you could very easily create the dogs in the pictures.

And that is the point many of us are trying to make with the OP. With a mutt, since there is no breed consistency, you never know how the genes will combine. You can do all the research you want, but no mutt is going to be the same because there are not years and years of selective breeding behind it to create consistency in the breeding. You are getting a complete crap shoot in what the puppy will turn out. Your neighbor may have a schweenie or there may be 12 schweenies on this board, but none of them are going to be consistent in size, coat, temperament. They are unique, individual dogs with no breed associated with them.

That is the fun of a mutt in that they are unique. However, that is also the risk you take because you cannot even slightly predict the outcome of the breeding. I love mutts, but one should never even pretend they are a "breed" or that any kind of predictions such as coat, allergenic properties, height or temperament can be made.

Of course, they may have had their fill of bread mix, but I don't think that would affect their genetic size (just teasing you, couldn't resist )

 

[angwill]

Every single picture I posted was listed as a doxie/shih tzu mix on dogster.com. I provided the link if you want to take a look yourself.

That is both the problem and the fun of a mutt. You do not know what you are going to get.

And since no reliable breeder would ever sell their good dogs for breeding purposes to use to create designer mutts, 99.99% of designer dog parents are poorly bred puppy mill dogs. These are the only kind of dogs you can usually get without a spay/neuter contract.

And puppy mill/back yard breeder dogs often do not follow the standard. A neighbor of ours has a toy dog that they got from a pet shop that is about twice the size of what the breed standard should be.

So, size is never guaranteed.

A shih tzu's breed stand standard says the ideal dog should be between 9-10.5 inches tall, but up to 11 inches is allowed. In poorly bred dogs, that 11" is often surpassed.

The standard doxie breed standard allows for up to a 32 lb dog.

So, take a dog with the genetics to be approximately a foot tall or more and combine it with the bone of a 32 lb dog, you could very easily create the dogs in the pictures.

And that is the point many of us are trying to make with the OP. With a mutt, since there is no breed consistency, you never know how the genes will combine. You can do all the research you want, but no mutt is going to be the same because there are not years and years of selective breeding behind it to create consistency in the breeding. You are getting a complete crap shoot in what the puppy will turn out. Your neighbor may have a schweenie or there may be 12 schweenies on this board, but none of them are going to be consistent in size, coat, temperament. They are unique, individual dogs with no breed associated with them.

That is the fun of a mutt in that they are unique. However, that is also the risk you take because you cannot even slightly predict the outcome of the breeding. I love mutts, but one should never even pretend they are a "breed" or that any kind of predictions such as coat, allergenic properties, height or temperament can be made.

Of course, they may have had their fill of bread mix, but I don't think that would affect their genetic size (just teasing you, couldn't resist )

Yes they very well could have some other breed in their past but hopefully not bread. lol

Bread may not effect genetics but with all those carbs and no protien that would make for one short rolly polly dog who's belly rubs along the ground.

 

[irishbosoxfan]

I have a Schweenie and never knew it!! Well I knew Gus was a Shih Tzu/Dachsund mix but didn't realize there was a name for it!

Gus is a lover. He is laying at my feet right now. He needs to be right with us all the time. At night he sleeps on DD11's bed with his head on her feet. He is playful and great with kids but has issues.

He barely barks which is great but he won't even make a sound to let us know he has to go out which means I will walk into a room and find poop--We keep him on a schedule and take food and drink away at 7pm to combat this.

He has problems with his legs--because of his breed they turn inwards almost like they grew backwards. This problem cause him to be in pain a couple of times a year and he has a standing prescription for Rimadyl. He isn't allowed to jump from heights like beds and isn't supposed to jump from the couch or chairs. Each episode can last anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks and it breaks my heart to see him limping around. The problem "might" be fixed by bringing him in to a specialized vet and having them break his legs and insert rods.

Gus has a double down coat which means he needs to be brushed constantly and forget about getting those cute little sweaters and jackets--even a couple of hours of wearing them means an expensive trip to the groomer for a shaving because they cause the fur to be horribly matted

Some pics of Gus:

 

[glitterkittyy]

Gus is adorable.

I have a "designer breed" too, I guess. I looked it up, and her fancy name is LaChon (Lhasa Apso/Bichon Frise mix), but I didn't pay a lot of money for her. I got her from the shelter back before this ridiculous designer breed stuff started. The shelters are still full of designer breeds, by the way.

 

[airhead]

I hope you find what you are looking for, but most people I see who buy 'designer' breeds are very disappointed to learn that all of the characteristics these dogs were supposed to have don't pan out when the dogs reach adulthood. Most people consider non-shedding to be hypoallergenic, but actually the allergens are in the dandruff not the hair. But even the shedding trait isn't a guarantee. This combination, like the Lab X Poodle crosses, are a mix of a shedding and a non-shedding breed. Shedding tends to be the dominant trait, so many of these dogs will shed. I have had clients with designer mix puppies try to argue with me that they were 'promised' a non-shedding dog. Then, they come back when the dogs are adults and tell me that the dog does indeed shed... a lot.

As for size, neither of those two breeds are supposed to be under 10 pounds. Most Shih-Tzus average 12 to 15 pounds and Dachshunds are from 12 to 35 pounds, if they are breeding these mixes to be under 10 pounds, they are breeding 'runts' which lends itself to a whole host of new problems.

Shih-Tzus and Dachshunds are great dogs, I had a Shih-Tzu when I was a teen and I was crazy about her, but she had horrible skin allergies, back, and eye problems. All of which are very common in the breed. Dachshunds also have skin allergies and back problems. More often than not, the designer dogs tend to have the worst characteristics of both breeds rather than the best... probably due to the fact that the parents are often not the best examples of the breed.

You are so right about the mixed breeds and what these breeders promise owners. Sad,because (in my experience and business) I see owners who are so surprised their "doodle"dogs are FULL of energy and love to jump! They were told the doodles were less like standard poodles and more like Labs and Goldens. I'm not seeing that. My experience is that the temperment is more like the Poodle(which I happen to love)and less like the Lab or Golden.So,get your Doodle dogs involved in some kind of sport.Be it agility,or Rally. Keep them busy!!

 

[airhead]

You do all the time on Petfinder. After they outgrown their cuteness and get dumped.

That is so totally sad....

 

[nobody01]

Now I hav a schweenie myself n he is very kind. He not wut u think he get lots of energy at one tome he very long n hairy but his breed is very. High in money says a show on tvthat is proubly cuz they r very is too train. N r great for families they can b hyper at one time but make excellent lap dogs their grooming may b a lil hard foe sumbody who dosnt hav that much time, they will follow their owners everywhere they make great alarms wen sum thing goes wrong but their heath is excellent. I would recommed getting one of these dogs they may b expensibut most of them re'nt cuz ppl don't no wut they worth most r very cheap I got mine for free he was the last of his litter. Everyone loves mine now n still stop n ask wut is he n where can I get one he so cute n sum say he looks like a teddy bear.

 

[Scurvy]

Now I hav a schweenie myself n he is very kind. He not wut u think he get lots of energy at one tome he very long n hairy but his breed is very. High in money says a show on tvthat is proubly cuz they r very is too train. N r great for families they can b hyper at one time but make excellent lap dogs their grooming may b a lil hard foe sumbody who dosnt hav that much time, they will follow their owners everywhere they make great alarms wen sum thing goes wrong but their heath is excellent. I would recommed getting one of these dogs they may b expensibut most of them re'nt cuz ppl don't no wut they worth most r very cheap I got mine for free he was the last of his litter. Everyone loves mine now n still stop n ask wut is he n where can I get one he so cute n sum say he looks like a teddy bear.

Zombie thread!

Welcome to the Disboards, nobody01. You certainly sound very enthusiastic about your dog!

 

[smxgirl]

We have a Schweenie girl. We adopted a father and daughter. The dad is a Shih Tzu and the mother was a Dachshund. The daughter is the Schweenie. She looks more like the mom - long, lean body, smooth coat. Her face looks more like the dad.

Personality-wise, she is very hyper. She doesn't like being indoors much. She's incredibily smart and a fast learner. She was able to learn commands faster than we expected.

She constantly needs attention or play time. The only time she is really stubborn is when she sees that we are paying attention to her dad. Other than that, she's very loveable.

Before we adopted them, we didn't really know what to expect because we've never heard of a Schweenie. I did some research but I didn't find much info on them, just pictures.

 

[kmr1980]

We adopted a Schweenie (and a "Shorkie) by accident from the pound about 18 months ago. They were a pair of surrenders from the same owner, senior dogs with health problems due to neglect. The Schweenie has a heart murmur due to his decaying teeth, and I've had to have two teeth pulled so far, plus he was 1lb underweight (which is HUGE when his ideal weight is 9lbs). He's deaf due to untreated ear infections and has cataracts. I say all that in preface to the fact he is the spunkiest, most spirited, curious, tough, determined 9lb dynamo dog I've ever seen. He is such a little busy-body, constantly patrolling the house to make sure he knows what's going on (deaf dog, so he has to see instead of hear). He has a huge heart, no idea he is only 9 lbs, but he loves to cuddle and is VERY aware of where is people are at all times.

I'm normally a big dog person, but this little guy not only convinced us to bypass the chocolate
lab we originally intended to adopt that day at the pound, but he's got all the elderly ladies in our family vying for dogsitting rights when we go on vacation.

And just to mention, he is so stinken cute, he makes Benji look homely.

All this from an unwanted pound dog

No need to pay for the overpriced puppy, just check Petfinder or a local shelter and you'll find the right dog, even it it's not the "block head Chocolate Lab" you intended to get ;P

 

[Olive787878]

I have one!!! So why is everyone talking about this so much?! Case closed. Problem solved. End of discussion. Ok?

 

[kimblebee]

I have one!!! So why is everyone talking about this so much?! Case closed. Problem solved. End of discussion. Ok?

You’re the one that bumped up a seven year old thread?

 

[mjkacmom]

You’re the one that bumped up a seven year old thread?

It started 10 years ago!

 

[lynxstch]

You’re the one that bumped up a seven year old thread?

It's very odd that there have been so many 'brand new posters' the last week and a half. They are then finding and bumping zombie threads. Most of them have been at least 10 years old!

 

[kimblebee]

It started 10 years ago!

ooops.That’s what I get for posting too early/late.

 

[Floridaman999]

Well, alrighty then.