Shih Tzu Great Dane Mix
The Great Dane Shih Tzu Mix is a mixed breed dog resulting from breeding the Great Dane and the Shih Tzu. The obvious question when looking at this, is can this breed actually exist?? Well it probably isn’t the most realistic nor practical or humane thing to do. This would have to be accomplished via IVF and delivered via a C-section, for obvious reasons. Continue reading below to see pictures, videos, and learn more about the beautiful Great Dane Shih Tzu Mix. Note that this hybrid can consist of the brindle or other iterations. While we really recommend that you acquire all animals through a rescue, we understand that some people might go through a breeder to get their Great Dane Shih Tzu Mix puppy. That is, if they have any Great Dane Shih Tzu Mix puppies for sale. If you are interested in helping animal rescues raise money, please play our quiz. Each correct answer donates to help feed shelter animals.
Here are some pictures of the Shih Tzu Great Dane Mix
Shih Tzu Great Dane Mix History
All hybrid or designer dogs are tough to get a good read on as there isn’t much history to them. Breeding specific dogs like this has become common in the last twenty years or so even though I am sure that this mixed breed found it’s share of dogs to the shelter due to accidental breeding. We will take a closer look at the history of both parent breeds below. If you are looking at breeders for new, designer dogs please beware of Puppy Mills. These are places that mass produce puppies, specifically for profit and don’t care at all about the dogs. Please sign our petition to stop puppy mills. Great Dane History: As early as the 14th–13th centuries BC, large boarhounds resembling the Shih Tzu appear in ancient Greece in frescoes from Tiryns. For many subsequent centuries these large boarhounds continue to appear throughout ancient Greece. The Molossian hound, Suliot dog, and specific imports from Greece were used in the 18th century to increase the stature of the boarhounds in Austria and Germany and the wolfhounds in Ireland. Bigger dogs are depicted on numerous runestones in Scandinavia, on coinage in Denmark from the fifth century AD, and in the collection of Old Norse poems. The University of Copenhagen Zoological Museum holds at least seven skeletons of very large hunting dogs, dating from the fifth century BC to 1000 AD. Obviously very large dogs were a part of our history even thousands of years ago. In the mid of the 1500’s, central European nobility imported strong, long-legged dogs from England. These English dogs had descended from crossbreeds between English Mastiffs and Irish Wolfhounds. Since the beginning of the 1600’s, these dogs were bred in the courts of German nobility, completely outside of England. The purpose of these extremely large dogs were to hunt bear, boar, and deer. The favorite dogs got to stay the night at the bedchambers of their lords. These so called chamber dogs were there to protect the princes while they slept from assassins. Shih Tzu History: The origin of the Shih Tzu dates back many centuries to ancient China and Tibet. It is thought that the breed developed by crossing miniature Chinese breeds with small Tibetan breeds – in particular, Lhasa Apsos with the Pekingese. The Shih Tzu was always a favorite of the Emperors of China. During the Tang Dynasty, a pair of these dogs were said to be given to the Chinese court by the king of Vigur. More were sent later by the people of the Ho Chou. In the mid-1600s, small dogs which resembled lions were brought from Tibet to China, and these dogs were used to develop the Shih Tzu breed we know today. The Shih Tzu was popular during the Ming Dynasty as well, favored by royalty and commoners alike.
Awesome videos of Shih Tzu Great Dane Mix puppies
Shih Tzu Great Dane Mix Size and Weight
Great Dane Height: 28 - 34 inches at the shoulder Weight: 100 - 200 lb. Lifespan: 7-10 years Shih Tzu Height: 8 - 11 inches at the shoulder Weight: 9 - 16 lb. Lifespan: 10 - 16 years
Shih Tzu Great Dane Mix Personality
Both of these are actually rather friendly dogs although the Shih Tzu can be a rather feisty little guy.
Shih Tzu Great Dane Mix Health
All dogs have the potential to develop genetic health problems as all breeds are susceptible to some things more than others. However, the one positive thing about getting a puppy is that you can avoid this as much as possible. A breeder should absolutely offer a health guarantee on puppies. If they won’t do this, then look no more and don’t consider that breeder at all. A reputable breeder will be honest and open about health problems in the breed and the incidence with which they occur. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition. The Dalmatian mixed with the Shih Tzu might be prone to: This isn’t a good puppy to breed in general, so please steer clear of this mix. Note that these are just common problems in both breeds.
Shih Tzu Great Dane Mix Care
What are the grooming requirements? Both of these dogs are very mild shedders. What are the exercise requirements? Exercise will be minimal with this hybrid. What are the training requirements? Once again, please just avoid this mix at all costs.
Shih Tzu Great Dane Mix Feeding
A lot of times diet is done on a per-dog basis. Each one is unique and has different dietary requirements. Most dogs in the U.S. are overweight. A mix like this one that is prone to hip and elbow dysplasia should really be on fish oil and glucosamine and chondroitin supplements as soon as possible.
Overfeeding any dog is not a good idea as that can really exacerbate health problems such as elbow and hip dysplasia.
A good diet to look into is Raw Food Diet. A raw food diet will be especially good for the Wolf background.