This breed is rather unusual as ancestors of dogs are from different breeds. They are not just different in character and habits, they are different in size.
Be careful! While crossing the breeds: female Shih Tzu can have problems during the pregnancy or the whelping process as the size of puppies can be bigger than usual. Female Golden Retriever will cope with it much easier.
Recommendation: before acquiring a puppy check its parents’ health history. A unique breed will have both “parents” coming from a very good lineage.
Food Diet
As any other breed dog, the Golden Retriever Shih Tzu mix needs a specific diet with high-quality food.
Advice: the portion depends on the dog’s size, age, activity level and metabolism – that is why it is very important to define how to feed your pet.
In order to avoid health problems it is better to ask a specialist about the specificity of the diet.
“Love Me, Feed Me, Never Leave Me”
Do not bother about a process of grooming. It is similar to any other: you have to keep vaccinations updated, train it regularly in order to make the dog obedient but active, do bathing regularly and comb it every day. This dog will not give you such problems as drooling or giddy behavior.
Warning! It is sensitive to hot or chilly weather. Keep it inside during summer, providing a place in shadow while walking and a plenty of cool water at home, and do not make it frozen in winter.
Conclusion
Being a unique and very special breed, “Shretriever” (the Golden Retriever + Shih Tzu) is a kind of designer dogs. You will rarely see it, as breeders do not often cross dogs of different sizes and character. However, if you take such a dog, you become an owner of a beautiful, loyal and alert pet with a docile personality.
