Bea-Tzu

The Bea-Tzu history is hard to find, especially who started the breed and when. If you are thinking of getting one of these dogs, do your research on the breeder before you buy to ensure they are an ethical breeder. Since the history of the Bea-Tzu is non-existent, we need to look to the parent dogs to get a better understanding of them. The Shih-Tzu comes from Tibet and China, and is one of the oldest breeds still around. Often referred to as the little lion dogs, they were treasured as companions. The first breeding pair arrived in England in 1928 and was recognised as a breed by the American Kennel Club in 1969. They love affection and lots of attention. The Beagles history is a little unclear but it is known that they were used for hunting but became less popular in the 18th century when foxhounds became the more popular hunting dog of the time. In the 1800s, they arrived in America where they were bred to be a smaller dog. In the 1940s till the late 1950s they were one of the most popular breeds around. Today, they are often used in drug detection or as tracking dogs because of their amazing noses. The beagle is a sweet dog, they have a profound sense of humor but can also be a little on the naughty side. Training and socialisation is important and they love their food, so this can be used as an occasional treat to bribe them to be good! The Bea-Tzu has the best of both dogs, and is a robust healthy dog that loves to please and needs loads of affection and attention.