I know it was last year when this lady asked about the mix of a Jack Russell and Shih Tzu. I actually had one. He was a shelter dog and had no idea when I adopted him. Everyone kept asking what he was. At first I kept saying pound puppy but finally had him DNA tested. Must say he was one of the best dogs I've ever owned. He wound up with the best of both personalities. Plus he had the sturdiness of the Jack and would cuddle like a Shih Tzu. I'm not a big fan of designer breeds or even purebreds. Too many dogs are thrown away and wind up in the shelters so I am a huge advocate of rescue. But I did actually look for another Jack Tzu when he passed away. In my search, I found in the UK, it seems they have a lot of this "breed". Just not that many in the US. I trained mine for agility and he loved it. He had the play time of the Jack in the ring plus when he came out of the ring, he could show his Shih Tzu side and be everyone's friend. My main point, my experience with the Jack Tzu was one of pure delight.
I would say that any dog, large or small, needs to have meet and greet by anyone wanting to bring one in around a toddler. If she gets a puppy for a child, be prepared for the puppy to jump on the kid. It's a puppy and they jump until they are trained not to do it. I hope the lady found a nice dog for her child.
I would say that any dog, large or small, needs to have meet and greet by anyone wanting to bring one in around a toddler. If she gets a puppy for a child, be prepared for the puppy to jump on the kid. It's a puppy and they jump until they are trained not to do it. I hope the lady found a nice dog for her child.
