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Schweenie
Puppies for Sale
Schweenie
Dachshund / Shih Tzu Hybrid
The Schweenie is not a
purebred dog. It is a cross between the Dachshund
and the Shih Tzu. The best way to determine the temperament of
a mixed breed is to look up all breeds in the cross and know you can get any
combination of any of the characteristics found in either breed. This hybrid
cross is recognized by the American Canine Hybrid Club.
Not all of these designer hybrid dogs being bred are 50%
purebred to 50% purebred. It is very common for breeders to breed
multi-generation crosses.
"This is Oscar and he is 9 months old. I got him in September 2007 and he hasn't changed much, except he's gotten a little bigger. He's weighed right at about 10lbs since November so I think he's as big as he's going to get!"
"His dad was the dachshund and his mom was the Shih-Tzu. He has the most adorable face that allows for him to get away with too much!"
"He is very loving and loves to cuddle, but he can be independent too and sometimes just wants to do his own thing! He loves to play with my beagle and dachshund and they wear each other out. I keep him crated during the day when I'm not home because he likes to chew on things! I tried putting up a baby gate, but he climbs up and over it!"
"Crate training has gotten easier, but he still has some separation anxiety. At first he would cry non-stop (according to my neighbors), but now he only cries when he hears my husband and I inside if we don't let him out right away."
"Potty training was a real chore at first, but now he's a pro. He was already three months old when I got him and I honestly don't think his breeder ever took him outside because he was scared to death of the outdoors for the first three weeks we had him."
"He is very intelligent and learns very quickly. I taught him how to sit within twenty minutes, but I think my other two dogs helped by showing him how they get their treats by sitting. He loves to eat and he used to knock his bowl out of my hand before I could even set it down. After only 2 nights of really working with him, I can now put the bowl in front of him and he will not eat until I tell him to."
"He tends to be pretty shy and timid outside when meeting people, but if we let someone in the house he is very outgoing and friendly towards them. He loves to take walks, but we have to watch him because he likes to pick up random things and carry them along."
"His hairs grows rather quickly so we generally take him to the groomer once every month or two just to get his feet groomed and a little trim. If we don't keep him groomed he tracks leaves in almost every time he goes outside. Even though it's long, his hair rarely gets tangled and I only have to brush it every couple weeks or so. He is wonderful at the groomer and she says he just sits there and lets her work on him without a fight. When we bathe him at home he does the same thing, just kind of sits there waiting for it to be over."
"My husband and I feel very lucky to have him in our lives. He brings us a lot of joy with his adorable antics and his mischief!"
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ACHC =
American Canine Hybrid Club |
Oscar, the Schweenie hybrid at 9 months old
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"This is Ace! He is 1 1/2 years old. He is so adorable and sweet. He has been the sweetest dog ever! He exercises everyday by going for walks and runs. He cuddles with you when ever want him to. He is a well balanced dog and is on a good diet. He does not shed, and house training was a breeze! He is a watch dog, that's for sure. We love little Ace so much!"
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Baxter, the Schweenie at 3 months
old. His mother is a Mini Dachshund, his father a Shih Tzu.
Baxter, the Schweenie at 3 months
old. His mother is a Mini Dachshund, his father a Shih Tzu.
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"This is a female Schweenie at 6
weeks old, named Lucy (LuLu). Her mother was a Shih Tzu and her father was a
miniature Dachshund. So far, LuLu has been a very well-behaved dog. She does
not like to tinkle in the house and will wait until I take her out. She
immediately goes potty and gets a treat. She is very playful, teases the
other pets, and is wonderful with my grandson. She has been quick to learn
that she cannot bite. She has also already learned to stay in the crate
without crying, but I don't put her in there until she is ready for a nap."
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Lucy, the Schweenie puppy at 8 weeks old
(Dachshund / Shih Tzu hybrid)
Lucy, the Schweenie puppy at 8 weeks old
(Dachshund / Shih Tzu hybrid)
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Midnight was one year old in the photo to
the left and two years old in the photo to the right. "His dad was a
Dachshund, and his mom was a
Shih-Tzu. I got him for free because the Shih Tzu's
pregnancy was a complete surprise to her owner, and she didn't think she could
sell the puppies (3 males). He loves attention and can't get enough of it. Back
scratches, belly rubs... he loves it all. He likes to beg by standing on his
hind legs and flailing his front paws together like he's trying to put out a
fire. He's small, but he's a serious watchdog who will bark at anything that
comes within 50 yards of our house. Because of that, he's our unofficial
doorbell. Housetraining has been a challenge, though. At three years old, he
still doesn't tell us when he has to go, so we do a combination of taking him
outdoors at certain times and having newspaper available for him to do his
business. He is very greedy, so he's put on some weight. He'll search the house
from top to bottom looking for crumbs, and he'll sit under us while we eat to
catch anything that falls. When he gets a bath, he hates getting rinsed off and
will try to bite the stream of water that comes out of the sprayer. He likes
getting brushed, but he can't stand getting his nails clipped. He loves to chew
ice, and he'll shred a paper towel to smithereens if you don't watch him.
There's a cat in the house too, and they get along pretty well most of the time.
He likes children, but he's not too fond of adult strangers, especially men.
Although he's high strung and can sometimes be whiny, he's a load of laughs and
an overall great companion."
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