Shinese Dog Breed

The AKC doesn't recognize crossbred dogs, but it's safe to state that the Shinese is a Toy Dog as both the purebred parents are categorized by the AKC in the Toy Dog Group. These demanding hybrid dogs are great companion pets for the right person. First-time dog owners and families with very young or small children are not ideal. A lot of patience is required to live with a Shih Tzu Pekingese mix. If you are considering adopting one of these dogs, you should closely consider the pros and cons:

PROS

• Extremely cute
• Loves to snuggle
• Not difficult to train
• Seeks to please you
• May be hypoallergenic
• Will accompany you everywhere

CONS

• Finicky eater
• Can bark a lot
• Might not like kids
• If untrained, will dominate
• May not be hypoallergenic
• Extensive grooming needs
• May chase non-canine pets
• Doesn't like to be picked up
• Can be expensive in every way
• Tends to pick fights with larger dogs
• Not tolerant of extreme weather or climates
• Will almost certainly have respiratory issues
• Can easily and quickly get separation anxiety

Because the two parent breeds share a lot in many ways, there tends to not be much Peke a Tzu or Shih Tzu Pekingese mix information. You are better off researching the two purebreds to understand the Shinese. These dogs may be more Shih Tzu, or more Pekingese, or they may have about the same amount of traits from both. Even within a single litter, the puppies may all be different from each other!

The Shinese is a dog of average intelligence. They are smart enough to train easily, but they are sometimes driven more by their desire than what's good for them. This can be obvious when they start barking at much bigger dogs. Obedience and house-training should not be difficult, but agility and other forms may not bear worthy results.

It's easy to be distracted by these cute yet demanding dogs. A Shinese will be persistent, and he will accompany you everywhere — and he should be trained to follow, not lead. They will adore you even as they annoy you. At the end of the day, however, your lap will most likely be where he'll end up, for they are very loyal dogs.

This mixed breed doesn't need much exercise. The Shinese is a fairly active dog, and they tend to get at least a fair amount of exercise on their own as they explore and re-explore the house (and yard). You will want to walk them daily for a short time.

The Shinese comes from two somewhat similar dog pure breeds, and this makes understanding the Shih Tzu Pekingese mix characteristics much easier. These dogs are independent, domineering, and in need of gently applied yet firm guidance to keep them from running amok-- running wild is in their parents' heritage. Obedience training must be carried out extremely early on, and you must maintain constant vigilance or these dogs will take over, yap constantly, and get out of hand very quickly. Having lots of toys on hand is a great way to keep them occupied when you can't be present.

Despite the issues you may have with yours, a Shinese is loving, loyal, playful and tries to be protective. They will accompany you everywhere, they will have endless energy, and they can't be left alone for very long or frequently due to separation issues that can develop. They have basic intelligence, and while they can be stubborn, they are not particularly difficult to train.

While your well-trained Shinese can make a good watchdog, they may try their hand at being a guard dog too — but you should know that their very small size will prevent that from working. Most big dogs will humor a much smaller dog challenging them, but you don't want to take a chance. Be sure to control your Shinese around other dogs as a Shinese will always think they are the biggest, strongest, and fiercest dogs around, and this may lead to trouble.

Like their purebred parents, Shinese don't have many health problems. The ones they may develop are easy to anticipate as the parent breeds are nearly similar.

• There is a high possibility of respiratory problems because of the dog's flat face. Because of this, they have a low tolerance to extreme temperatures: the hereditary shortened passageway to their lungs doesn't allow air to cool down or warm up quickly enough to prevent problems.
• Because of their thick, often long-haired coats, there are skin allergies as well as eye and ear infections to watch out for.
• As these dogs have an overbite, you should also make sure that their mouths are kept clean so that abscesses and other problems don't occur.

Because of these issues, good and frequent grooming is required to keep them healthy, and while this may be costly, the vet bills can be much higher — not to mention the dog's discomfort.

Kept healthy, clean, and happy, your Shinese should live to be anywhere from 10 to 15 years old.