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Border Collie x Shih Tzu?

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sloewine · 24/08/2023 10:50

We're thinking of getting a dog (just me and DP at the moment) and have seen a Border Collie x Shih Tzu pup.... Am I mad? I didn't even know this cross existed.

I know absolutely nothing about Shih Tzus.

Plenty of experience with Collies though, DP grew up with a Collie X and my mum has a gorgeous but slightly mad Sprollie.

We are planning to try for a baby in a few years time but not ready atm. Are Shih Tzus generally OK as family dogs?

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tabulahrasa · 26/08/2023 14:42

madeofcheeze · 26/08/2023 13:53

I'd be wondering why he's in a rescue already. I'd be suspicious that he has neurotic collie nipping tendencies (and if that's the reason then I wouldn't entertain him as a family dog around babies). It's not like he's grown up with the kids there-they're going to be introduced to him as an adult dog. I have a collie, but I wouldn't want this one.

Lots of dogs end up in rescues between 6 months and a year old, it’s really common... it’s when the cuteness of the puppy stage wears off and teenage dogs are twats for a while even if you’re willing to put in the work - those that aren’t rehome them.

It’s IMO a really good stage to get them, you’re past all the tiny puppy parts and can just get on with training them... obviously you still have the teenage bit, but you get that with a puppy anyway.

Mrsjayy · 26/08/2023 14:56

Daniki · 25/08/2023 09:26

We have a collie x lab mix and he's high energy, my husband is a farmer so he farms with him and goes for walks with me. No issue with nipping or anything around our toddler, 🐶 is very gentle and has no herd instinct and is afraid of nearly all animals 😂 obviously no 2 dogs are the same tho! If you're rural and hiking/walking a lot he sounds like he could be a good fit 😁

My cousin has a mix like this. The dog was the gentlest of dogs and no herding of small children 😃

Mrsjayy · 26/08/2023 14:58

tabulahrasa · 26/08/2023 14:42

Lots of dogs end up in rescues between 6 months and a year old, it’s really common... it’s when the cuteness of the puppy stage wears off and teenage dogs are twats for a while even if you’re willing to put in the work - those that aren’t rehome them.

It’s IMO a really good stage to get them, you’re past all the tiny puppy parts and can just get on with training them... obviously you still have the teenage bit, but you get that with a puppy anyway.

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Our last dog was 8/9 months when we got him tbh he was an utter arsehole 😄

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