I was wondering if anyone could tell me a little about Shih Tzu/ miniature Dachshund crosses? I've come across various american websites that describe them as "Schweenies" - some breeders, some rescue/rehome organisations. However, I have come up with nothing in the UK.

Are crossing two breeds frowned upon? Are there adverse effects of cross breeding?

Many thanks for any info.

I have never heard of that cross before, sounds very interesting.

I am sure someone will be along soon to help.

This has been discussed many times on the forum,
I think crossbreeding is not necessary unless for a specific purpose i.e working dogs,lurchers.

Nearly all breeds in the uk have health issues,many dogs that are a result of crossbreeding are from parents with no testing done.
Yes potentially they can suffer, taking on health issues from both breeds.
The rescue centres are full of crossbreeds,as a result of irresponsible breeding.
I don't see how anyone can advise on the crossing of two breeds as they will take on some if not all of the parents breed traits,temprement can be another issue,all pups may look different depending again what they have inheredited from the parents.

The adverse effects of crossbreeding can been seen quite clearly,rescue centres picking up the pieces and full of unwanted dogs,bred for no other reason than greed.

Never heard of Schweenies does not even match the 2 names together as most of the Numpties breeding crosses do. No pup will be alike IMO so no one will be able to tell you what they will be like.
As Sallyanne mentioned there will be health issues involved from both breeds. Think someone is extracting the urine(

Hi, have just put a search in on those cross breeds there are loads of them around, tried to get a pic but it wouldnt let me right click.

Sounds like a funny concocsion to me.

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Heres my website, take a look.www.freewebs.com/shellies-shihtzu

I just had a look at one page and they all turn out differant, just crosses i think more for the rescue centres
here is a link to have a look
Schweenie, Schweenies, Dachshund Shih Tzu Hybrid

they will be crossing cats with poodles next.

Hey do you reckon Cockerels were ever crossed with poodles? hence cockadoodle doo?

anything is possible these days hahahah

Lol,
Thanks I now have OJ all over my screen & keyboard D