Blue-Tzu Heeler

Poe is very intelligent. He definitely took after the shih tzu parent with the looks & coat demands. His temperament is a mix of both. He learns quickly, and just an affectionate little guy. He loves other dogs all the way from Chihuahuas to Great Danes. He does amazing around livestock as well. He loves other people, but tends to " talk" to get thier attention. Poe does excellent off lease with improving recall again, he's just a puppy right now. He can be stubborn when it comes to getting something from him he's not suppose to have. Training has been improving that also. He loves fericly,loyal, & just an over all joy to have. I've had many dog breeds over the years, and he is by far one of my favorite mixes. Although, I don't Condon the situation of the shih tzu being the mother like in Poe's case. Please do your research on both breeds before acquiring one of these little guys.

I had a Blue Tzu for 17 years and didn't know it until after 15-16 years. She passed May 2022. I found her in my alley when she was a puppy. She was the best dog ever. I am looking to get another one. Does anyone know where I can get one? I have tried googling Blue tzu, Shih Tzu heeler mix and no luck. If anyone knows where I can get one, please feel free to email me apanovich@yahoo.com.

This is truly the best dog I've ever had. Phenomenal toy drive means she's a breeze to train. She wants a ball or a stick so badly that she'll cry if you don't throw it quickly. Sometimes she brings rocks, which I rub with my hands and then throw back out in the driveway. She loves to sniff them out. She chased chickens as a puppy, but now lays down beside them when they're out and acts unconcerned. She does occassionally spar with our cats, but they provoke a little, I believe. She knows that she needs to be on a leash to leave the yard, and comes inside to sleep in a kennel at night. We get her groomed just a few times a year because it's hot where we live and she needs the longer hair to keep cool. She always greets you at your car with a leaf or something in her mouth with hopes that you'll play with her. She was an "accident" from a local family with a female Shih Tzu and I paid $30 for her. Seriously the best money ever spent. Energy galore but so, so smart. Not sure if it's the breed or just this particular dog, but a friend who trains police dogs said he could have her doing whatever he wanted in just a few days based on her toy drive. She might be a bit much for small children who are still unsteady on their feet, but she's perfect for us. She is quite territorial and has gotten into fights with dogs MUCH bigger than herself if she feels that we are threatened (on a walk or if they come on our property). However, she's quite kind to UPS, FedEx and the like. :) I'd highly recommend if you want a smallish dog that doesn't feel "fragile".

Mochi is eager to please and a very fast learner. She just gets it. This is the best dog I have ever had. I absolutely adore this dog. We rescued her at 7mo and she has been a dream. She plays very well with my 4yo daughter, she is very tolerant of her as well. She has a blue eye and a brown eye too which is pretty cool. She is so cute. 💛

Rosa has her own personality. Likes to talk back if she doesnt get her way. Love to cuddle and go for car rides

We adopted Miss Potts in 2015 from an animal rescue where she had been taken after being tied to a bench and abandoned in a city park. She was 1 1/2 years old. She was thought to be a Border Terrier, and we didn't know she actually is a Blue Tzu Heeler until we did a Wisdom Panel DNA test. She took about a year to warm up to and trust us, but given her history, She didn't know how to play or walk very well on leash. we weren't surprised. She's now affectionate, clever, loves her people and her toys. She is extremely smart.

She is super friendly but protective. She likes to herd small children around the house, has zoomies all the time and her energy is pretty high. She is affectionate but independent. Very stubborn and took a little bit for her to learn commands.

Riley is truly the best companion my husband and I could ever ask for. She is incredibly smart, intuitive, and very sensitive. She responds well to routine and trained extremely easily. Even at 8 years old she is still impressing us with her eagerness to learn and desire to please. She can be over-protective, and small children make her uncomfortable. I wouldn’t recommend this breed to anyone with small children unless introduced as a puppy. Her grooming needs tend to be more than this site suggests, I feel as if she looks mostly like a Heeler, but her coat continuously grows so it requires bimonthly grooming sessions at the very least. If you love the intelligence of a cattle dog mixed with the snuggability of a Shih tzu, this is definitely a breed I would highly recommend.

Sophie is a rescue of unknown breeds. Her DNA test came back as a Blue Tzu. She is about 2 years old and very energetic and intelligent. She also exhibits herding behavior and loves water. Her favorite activity is to play in the sprinkler. She can be very protective on the leash around other dogs. She loves children. She has a long outer Shih Tzu coat and a Blue Heeler undercoat. We get her groomed about every 6 weeks. .

she has been pretty good but she lays droppings all over the floor

Our Blue-Tzu Heeler is a rescue dog. She has ben very well socialised with dogs and cats but is very wary of other people. She is a delightful companion and loves being patted and cuddled. We have owned her from September 2020 (as at April 2021). We live in Lauderdale, Tasmania, Australia.