bradf1405

An unfair statement, such a comment is akin to saying that a child from mixed parentage is horrible, you cannot generalise. umm nothing alike at all, dogs are not humans cross those two breeds and conformation goes down the toilet, I agree the vast majority are horrible I am not advocating cross breeding but realistically speaking....what is so dastardly wrong with a maltese x shih tzu's conformation? I have seen a large number of maltese x shih tzus in my life time and none came across as having a "horrible" conformation, in fact I would go so far as saying that they appeared to be very healthy and robust. I fully concur. All other Maltese/shitzu owners I have ever talked to over the past 15 years all adore their dog(s) & the dog(s) their owners. Never once has any Maltese/shitzu owner ever told me anything derogative about the Maltese/shitzu X breed - its was always quite the contrary.

Sorry if I broke any rules - I did NOT mean to hurt / upset anyone. There are always a difference of opinions all things, especially when it comes to things one love or hate. A broad generalisation and the brash statement of "Maltese/shitzu - Mongrel through and through, and are horrible usually when mixed together" was very offensive to me, especially just losing by dog "Jake" who was a broad generalisation. I had five previous "pure breeds" that did not even come close to my Maltese/shitzu.

I totally disagree with your comment! I have had pure breed dogs all my life except for the last dog, which was a Maltese/Shitzu. He passed away 2 weeks ago with cancer at age 15. He was the best, most loyal, obedient, and loving dog I have ever had. I would not hesitate to purchase another Maltese/Shitzu. Some would say there is not bad dog, just a bad owner. Dogs like people learn by example. Welcome to DOL, bradf1405. The problem with cross breeds is that you can in one puppy get traits from one breed, and other puppy will be more like the other parent, and there is no way to tell what you will get in your mix puppy. So while your last dog was excellent, your next one might be totally different. It is such a big lottery as to what traits you may end up with when people cross breed. If your last dog had excellent traits, it would be worth you researching both malt, and shih tzu, and seeing which breed has the traits that were most like what you loved about your last dog. And then buying that breed to ensure you get a dog that is how you want it to be. The other danger with cross breeding is that there is no incentive for the breeder to use really good dogs for breeding, as cross breed fluffy puppies will sell very fast regardless of any physical problems they may develop when older, and it is hard to see problems under a fluffy coat. Buying a purebreed from a good ethical breeder is really the only way you can buy a puppy and know what to expect in terms of conformation and behaviour. Cross breeds such are a lucky dip. And unfortunately, many grow up to be so different from what their owners imagined when they first met their cute ball of fluff. Unfortunately, there are bad dogs and good dogs and sometimes good owners can end up with a bad dogs if they buy one that is really badly bred. Good breeders are so important for the future of dogs. They are the ones that developed the traits and looks that we admire in our dogs. Cross breeders do not do anything to ensure that the dog they breed has the right genes to pass these traits on to future generations of dogs. They are in it for the money alone, and they put no thought into genetic health at all. With your reasoning, immigration is not OK too! And a race should never be interbred!! Is this being "racist" ? Question? Have you got different ethnic backgrounds in your family line? Or are you purebred too? All dog breed have been interbred to create the so called "pure bred" we know today. Almost dog breeders will have your beliefs to protect there pockets! I'm not a not breeder, nor am I interested in dog shows. I'm just a person that loves dogs and looks after my pet(s). With by all my past pure bred dogs, each also have a different traits and behaviour in the same "pure bred" type. Upbringing in both humans and dogs is very important and greatly determines how one character, traits & behaviour is shaped - not just ones breeding. Don't get me wrong, I loved them all no matter what pure bred or X bred they were. I'm happy to take pot luck with another Maltese/Shitzu any day.

I totally disagree with your comment! I have had pure breed dogs all my life except for the last dog, which was a Maltese/Shitzu. He passed away 2 weeks ago with cancer at age 15. He was the best, most loyal, obedient, and loving dog I have ever had. I would not hesitate to purchase another Maltese/Shitzu. Some would say there is not bad dog, just a bad owner. Dogs like people learn by example. Welcome to DOL, bradf1405. The problem with cross breeds is that you can in one puppy get traits from one breed, and other puppy will be more like the other parent, and there is no way to tell what you will get in your mix puppy. So while your last dog was excellent, your next one might be totally different. It is such a big lottery as to what traits you may end up with when people cross breed. If your last dog had excellent traits, it would be worth you researching both malt, and shih tzu, and seeing which breed has the traits that were most like what you loved about your last dog. And then buying that breed to ensure you get a dog that is how you want it to be. The other danger with cross breeding is that there is no incentive for the breeder to use really good dogs for breeding, as cross breed fluffy puppies will sell very fast regardless of any physical problems they may develop when older, and it is hard to see problems under a fluffy coat. Buying a purebreed from a good ethical breeder is really the only way you can buy a puppy and know what to expect in terms of conformation and behaviour. Cross breeds such are a lucky dip. And unfortunately, many grow up to be so different from what their owners imagined when they first met their cute ball of fluff. Unfortunately, there are bad dogs and good dogs and sometimes good owners can end up with a bad dogs if they buy one that is really badly bred. Good breeders are so important for the future of dogs. They are the ones that developed the traits and looks that we admire in our dogs. Cross breeders do not do anything to ensure that the dog they breed has the right genes to pass these traits on to future generations of dogs. They are in it for the money alone, and they put no thought into genetic health at all. With your reasoning, immigration is not OK too! And a race should never be interbred!! Is this being "racist" ? Question? Have you got different ethnic backgrounds in your family line? Or are you purebred too? All dog breed have been interbred to create the so called "pure bred" we know today. Almost dog breeders will have your beliefs to protect there pockets! I'm not a not breeder, nor am I interested in dog shows. I'm just a person that loves dogs and looks after my pet(s). With by all my past pure bred dogs, each also have a different traits and behaviour in the same "pure bred" type. Upbringing in both humans and dogs is very important and greatly determines how one character, traits & behaviour is shaped - not just ones breeding. Don't get me wrong, I loved them all no matter what pure bred or X bred they were. I'm happy to take pot luck with another Maltese/Shitzu any day.

I totally disagree with your comment! I have had pure breed dogs all my life except for the last dog, which was a Maltese/Shitzu. He passed away 2 weeks ago with cancer at age 15. He was the best, most loyal, obedient, and loving dog I have ever had. I would not hesitate to purchase another Maltese/Shitzu. Some would say there is not bad dog, just a bad owner. Dogs like people learn by example.