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The puppies are cuter, that's my guess.

I would not suggest a JRT or JRT mix for anyone with small children. JRTs are seriously intense dogs and that does not mix well with little kids.

Can confirm. My mom got a JRT puppy from a friend because she felt bad and it was gone within a week because it drew blood on me multiple times (I was 3). My vet took her and she lived for 18 years, though, so she turned out okay with the right circumstances.

I don't see why anyone would mix a shih tzu with a jack russell. What are they trying to accomplish? That mix seems like it would be so unpredictable personality-wise.