Schweenie

9-15 lbs
11-15"
Europe
Dachshund
Shih Tzu
The Schweenie is a hybrid dog. His parent breeds are the Shih Tzu and the Dachshund. He is a small dog with a big heart. He rarely sheds, but this is dependent upon the dominant parent breed. He is highly intelligent and friendly. He enjoys pleasing his owners and is very affectionate with his family. He is rarely aggressive, but he may snap at young children who do not know how to handle a small dog. He may suffer from separation anxiety, so he may not be the right fit for your family if you tend to be away a good bit. He does not require a great deal of maintenance; this will depend upon the dominant parent breed. He does not require a great deal of activity either; often being able to freely run and play inside will help him work off nervous energy.
purpose Purpose
Companion
history Date of Origin
Unknown
ancestry Ancestry
Shih Tzu, Dachshund

Schweenie Health

Average Size
Male Schweenie size stats
Height: 15-20 inches Weight: 15-20 lbs
Female Schweenie size stats
Height: 11-15 inches Weight: 9-15 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Portosystemic Shunt
  • Brachycephalic Syndrome
  • Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)
Minor Concerns
  • Allergies
  • Bladder Stones and Infections
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Reverse Sneezing
  • Eye Problems
Occasional Tests
  • Full Body Physical Examination especially of the joints

Schweenie Breed History

The Schweenie is a hybrid dog, and information regarding his exact origins is rare. In order to understand the history of the hybrid, we can study the origins of his parent breed in order to gain an understanding of the mixed breed. The Shih Tzu is known as the "lion dog" of China. He was used to guard the monasteries of Tibet, and, at one time, the only way to own a Shih Tzu was to be gifted one by the Dalai Lama. In fact, the Dalai Lama gifted a pair to the Chinese Empress, who bred her own set of royal dogs. (Her dogs are rumored to have had their own palace and to be able to sit on their haunches and wave at the Empress when she came to visit.) Upon the Empress' death in 1908, members of the royal family attempted to continue the breeding that she had begun. Some poor-quality dogs came out of this, and they were sold on the streets of China. Somehow, a Lady Brownrigg obtained a good-quality pair and took them to England, where she began breeding them as a part of her kennels. Her nephew, Philip Price, is credited with bringing a pair to the United States, and the Shih Tzu became very popular in the U.S., a trend that continues today. The Dachshund finds his roots in Germany. He was known there as the "badger dog." There are pieces of artwork depicting a dog similar to the Dachshund dating as far back as the fifteenth century. Historical documents refer to the Dachshund as an "earth dog." He hunted den animals such as foxes (his long body allowed him to follow the fox somewhat into his den, but the hunter could pull the dog back out in order to get to the fox). Even today, the Dachshund is able to hunt both above and below ground. His long nose made him a great scent hound, and often, his tail was used as a "handle" for the hunter to pull him out of the burrows of his prey. By the 1800s, the Dachshund had been imported to Great Britain, and by 1885, the Dachshund had been imported to America. He was registered with the American Kennel Club in the same year.

Schweenie Breed Appearance

The Schweenie will often be small, and his body will be a little longer than average, but he will not have the length of the Dachshund parent breed. His coat will be of medium length. His hair is likely to be somewhat straight. Some describe his hair as "ragged." However, the Schweenie may inherit one of two different coats. Some Schweenies have a long, smooth top coat. Others have a silky, shiny short coat, much like that of the Dachshund parent breed. Others still may have a coat that is a mixture of the two. He may be a variety of colors: white and cream, merle, spotted/speckled brindle, light brown or golden brown, black and white, black, or brown and white. The most likely color is a golden rust hue. He will have broad, muscular shoulders, big eyes, and floppy ears.
Nose Color Possibilities
black Schweenie nose
Black
Coat Color Possibilities
black Schweenie coat
Black
gray Schweenie coat
Gray
brown Schweenie coat
Brown
brindle Schweenie coat
Brindle
white Schweenie coat
White
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Schweenie straight coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Schweenie Breed Maintenance

The Schweenie will need a moderate amount of maintenance. Brush him two or three times a week to remove excess hair. During the spring and fall, you may need to brush him daily to prevent excess hair all over your clothing and furniture. His floppy ears may require special attention from you. Wipe his ears out with a damp cotton ball once a week. Check for odors or redness; this is indicative of an ear infection. Brush his teeth two or three times a week to prevent the build-up of tartar; however, to prevent bad breath and tooth decay, brush his teeth daily. Trim his nails twice a month, unless he wears them down on his own. A good rule of thumb is if you can hear his nails clicking on the tile or hardwood floor, it is time to cut his nails. Start a grooming routine when he is young. Some dogs are sensitive to touch, and getting your dog used to this routine will be beneficial as he grows older.

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Brushes for Schweenie
Pin Brush
Pin Brush
Scissors
Scissors
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
fur daily fur weekly fur monthly
Schweenie requires weekly brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Schweenie Temperament

The Schweenie is highly intelligent and eager to please his family. These qualities make him very easy to train. The Schweenie relies upon his owner heavily, and he may suffer from separation anxiety if you are gone from home for long amounts of time. He may become destructive if he is left alone for hours at a time.  He may also follow you from room to room just so he can be near you. He can be moody, but, for the most part, he gets along well with other dogs. He is happy in an apartment or in a home with a fenced-in yard. He is kid-friendly; however, he should be socialized as soon as possible to children. One should never be harsh with a Schweenie; he will remember it. Friendly and loyal, the Schweenie makes a great addition to any family.

Schweenie Activity Requirements

The Schweenie is not a very active dog. He will enjoy one brisk walk with you throughout the neighborhood, but, on rainy days, he is just as happy to run around freely inside the home. Provide him with toys which will stimulate his mental capabilities. He will enjoy days at the dog park, but remember, he will need to be fully trained before you take him off his leash for free play. He also needs to be socialized t other animals before being around strange dogs. He will enjoy being able to play in a fenced-in area under your supervision. At no time should he be allowed to get too hot or otherwise overexerted. Keep water handy for exercise on hot, humid days.
Activity Level
low activity medium activity high activity
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
4 miles
walk mileage
Minutes of Activity Per Day
30 minutes
activity minutes

Schweenie Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
1 cups
cup per day cost
Daily Cost
$0.80 - $1.00
food bowls daily cost
Monthly Cost
$25.00 - $30.00
food bag monthly cost

Schweenie Height & Weight

6 Months
Male Schweenie size stats at six months
Height: 7.0 inches Weight: 7.0 lbs
Female Schweenie size stats at six months
Height: 6.5 inches Weight: 7.0 lbs
12 Months
Male Schweenie size stats at 12 months
Height: 9.5 inches Weight: 11.0 lbs
Female Schweenie size stats at 12 months
Height: 8.5 inches Weight: 8.0 lbs
18 Months
Male Schweenie size stats at 18 months
Height: 12.5 inches Weight: 13.0 lbs
Female Schweenie size stats at 18 months
Height: 10.5 inches Weight: 10.0 lbs

Schweenie Owner Experiences

Teddy
5 Months
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
I love him so much. He’s adorable and loving and sweet. He’s cute when he sleeps and cuddles.
6 years, 7 months ago
Willow
3 Years
6 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walk
Play
Run
She’s a good dog! Love her to death and could never ask for a better dog.
6 years, 7 months ago
Jane
1 Year
2 People
Condo
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Got Jane at 7 weeks (!)....wonderful bed dog. Very smart, stubborn, and mischievous! Love here very much!
6 years, 6 months ago
SHADOW
11 Months
6 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Play keep away
Play
Hide & Seek
EVERY MOMENT IS OWESOME
6 years, 6 months ago
Hazel
10 Months
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Play
sleep
Hazel is a very cuddly sweet dog! She loves attention and loves to play with her big brother Riley who is a German Shepherd. However, she has been really hard to potty train.
6 years, 5 months ago
Oscar
11 Years
1 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Cuddling or playing outside
Best dog Ever. He is so loyal. Cuddle bug yet very smart. He knows lots of words and understands them. Very trustworthy when left alone in the home and an excellent protector of the home. Wouldn't dream of another breed!!!
6 years, 5 months ago
Eva Williams
6 Years
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Our little baby is very sweet and loyal. Very protective of her home when a stranger comes to the door. She is not a lap dog but she sleeps with us and loves to curl up between our leg or right at our neck. She was an ease to potty train to a puppy pad and transition to outdoors. She knows many tricks, our favorite is human kiss. (She puts her snout to our lips.) She is friendly as long as she doesn't have the wrong vibe from someone. Good with other dogs at the dog park. She is the best small dog ever.
6 years, 2 months ago
Pumpkin
3 Years
5 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
She's very intelligent and quite an attention whore. She a very affectionate little sweetie and is always eexcited to meet strangers.
6 years, 1 month ago
Cappuccino
6 Months
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
sleep
Do some mess
Watch tv
cooking
This dog is a very good partner, he is the type of dog that cannot see you in a bad situation and he runs rapidly to you to lick your face and "hug" you
6 years, 1 month ago
Coco Raan
7 Months
6 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walk
Run
I agree that they are highly intelligent and that they are so sweet and affectionate with their owners. They love cuddling and playing inside the house. She is a happy dog as what everyone says. She loves it when we have visitors, but most of all, she loves it when she is being loved by other people.
6 years ago
Baxter
23 Months
5 People
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Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
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Pastimes
He has the coolest personality! The looks he can give is hilarious. He is mischievous and sneaky! He is so much fun and brings so much laughter to our house! Truly a loving pup!
6 years ago
Chrysanthamum
3 Weeks
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Playing together and snuggles!
training
When I first got my baby girl I cried with love!! I named her after a flower of the name Crysanthamum! She is the cutest thing ever!
5 years, 8 months ago
Willie Nelson Roberts
2 Months
4 People
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Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
We have always had large breed dogs German Shepherds, and Golden Retrievers. We went with a smaller breed because they hopefully will live longer and not break our heart too soon. Willie is a total love bug. He is constantly giving us kisses. He is really small at the moment so we have a cat collar with a bell on him so we know if he is under our feet! He is truly the sweetest little animal.
5 years, 8 months ago
Hershey
11 Weeks
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
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Pastimes
He is very active, loves to bite my hand he is teething. Follows me everywhere.
5 years, 7 months ago
Sophie
1 Year
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Walk
Puzzle games
Sophie was crate trained as a puppy and since then has never destroyed anything except stuffed toys (she only gets rubber or latex toys now). She sits on her rear end and waves at me when she wants something (I didn't train her to do this, but encouraged it). She does bark at weird things (a particular drawer/freezer/oven door opening) but she does listen when I tell her that's enough (I do get a quiet "Roooo..." as backtalk though). She loves to burrow under the bed covers and sleep against someone's legs, or even by herself when I'm at work. She's been the perfect mix of playful and relaxed for my lifestyle!
5 years, 7 months ago
Misty May
7 Years
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Cuddling
She can be a weirdo at times, definitely has her own personality. She will let you know exactly what she wants. She is always happy when she sees us.
5 years, 5 months ago
Woody
9 Years
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
I've had my baby since he was a young pup he's very well trained he's a one person dig for the most part if he don't like someone he let's them knowhe is socially active
5 years, 4 months ago
Huey
7 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Boat ride
Walk
Look out the window
Learn a new trick
Tug-of-war
Nap
Play
Fetch
Bath time
High Five
Laying in the sun
We had adopted Huey from a shelter when he was 3 years old. He has brought so much joy to our household and has been the perfect addition to our family. It was a little tough to get him potty trained at first because his owners before him never did any kind of obedience training, but I a couple of months we were able to get him into a routine. He will come and let us know when he needs to go outside by giving us a little “woof” by the back door. We have another small dog (miniature poodle + rat terrier mix) and they have been inseparable ever since the day we brought him home. We don’t have any kids yet but we do have 3 small nieces and nephews under the age of 3 and he does so well with them. He lets them hug him, pet him, and give him kisses. Huey’s favorite thing is to have his belly scratched! He’ll let you know when he wants you to scratch his belly by pawing at your hand and rolling into his back next to you. He has so many cute little quirks that always have us laughing and we wouldn’t have it any other way! We love Huey so much and are so thankful he’s part of our family!
5 years, 4 months ago
Koffee
2 Months
5 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
I have a really enjoyable time interacting with my schweeniem
5 years, 2 months ago
Phoebe
3 Months
5 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
Running
Sleeping
Playing With Other D
We Love Our Baby So Much, She Is So Cuddly and She Is So Sweet And Very Affectionate
4 years, 11 months ago
Peachy
7 Years
8 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
My Schweenie is the love of my life. She is intelligent and can be fierce like a dachshund but she acts like a human baby like what most shih tzus do. She lies on her back and nibbles us when she wants our attention. She likes sleeping on the bed and being cuddled. She thinks she’s a human child and interacts with humans better than other dogs. She’s not as playful and is pretty lazy but she is always game for a walk outside.
4 years, 6 months ago
Fish
1 Year
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
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Fish is very playful, but he does sleep a lot. He is very smart and friendly, and also very sweet. He doesn't like violence of any kind and immediately charges the violent action :)
4 years, 6 months ago
Charley Renee
2 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
She is super affectionate and loves giving kisses. She hates when we have to leave her alone. She likes to run and play catch with her toys. She's been stubborn when it comes to training, she does things on her own schedule. Friendly with everyone she encounters including other animals
4 years, 5 months ago
Poppy
20 Weeks
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
we got her at 6 weeks old- she is so loving and very smart.
4 years, 4 months ago
Liza
1 Year
5 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
run and play new tricks
Bites my slippers and messes with my things when left in my room for long hours...
4 years, 2 months ago
Brownie
6 Years
3 People
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Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
She’s the best baby she’s my princess, she’s got a lot of anxiety and needs lots of love. She also just wants to cuddle and fall asleep most of the time. She loves to wear shirts and show them off cause she knows she’s the cutest dog ever!
4 years, 2 months ago
Panda
7 Months
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Road trip
Walking
Cuddles
run and play
naps
He is very playful and get's separation anxiety when left alone even for 10minutes. Greets everyone he knows and is nervous and barks around strangers but warms up easily when he knows they're not a threat. Ever since we got him, he was always nervous around everything and anything he is not familiar of. Very adventurous, curious, and loving.
4 years, 2 months ago
Milan
3 Months
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
She is happy and sometimes active. She always sleeps. She is picky with her food. But overall, she is lovable
4 years ago
Maxwell
10 Years
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Hide & Seek
Separation Anxiety Very playful
3 years, 11 months ago
Luvmerr
8 Months
6 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Playing
Running
Having a schweenie dog is a bit hassle for me because he ran so fast and jump so high like a dachshund but over all experience is amazing bcs he's also sweet and he want you to be happy and energetic all the time together ❤️🥺
3 years, 9 months ago
Macky
2 Months
4 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Playing with toys
Very playful, always runs in the house, likes to bite, always hungry, and when left alone is noisy and crying.
3 years, 9 months ago
Milo
2 Years
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walk
Hide & Seek
Play
Ball
Best dog you can have. He does not like small children though.
3 years, 9 months ago
Kara
6 Years
9+ People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Throwing ball
She is very sweet, loving and Calmest dog I’ve ever had! I can literally pick her up when she’s sleeping and put her in another room and she will stay and go back to sleep! She loves loves car rides! She loves meeting new people and very dog friendly! We have triplets and when they were 4 years old we got Kara and she’s been great with the kids! Best dog ever!!
3 years, 8 months ago
Ivy
6 Years
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Ivy is a really healthy 6 year old dog! She is very lively and adores her afternoon walks. We keep all kinds of chew toys and balls around the apartment to keep her regularly entertained. She gets along with our cat and the pair plays tag and naps together. Her feelings toward people though is not similar, Ivy is not very friendly towards strangers and will often growl, bark, or "chest up." She has been extremely easy to train though, and is really smart. She is very loving and attached to my partner and I, she follows us from room to room, sleeps in between us at night, and is our couch potato. The only issue we have ever had with her is that she has seizures, they were diagnosed as idiopathic after blood tests and a neurologist consult. They're something that we deal with occasionally and don't require medication due to the infrequency. However, even with the seizures she is perfect in every way. I love this breed and so glad to have her in my life.
3 years, 7 months ago
Coco
4 Years
3 People
Condo
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
No experience first time, but loving it!!!
3 years, 7 months ago
Mogu
2 Months
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walk
Run
Very sweet and playful!
3 years, 7 months ago
Beebee
6 Years
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Shes very protective, loves to play ball,lovebug
3 years, 5 months ago
Rocky
1 Year
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
My schweenie is very adorable. I love her very much. She is also very clingy.
3 years, 5 months ago
Clara
3 Years
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
She loves her stuffed monkey and love to cuddle wi
This is first one and I love my baby, I have owned shih tux’s in the past so I know about that breef
3 years, 2 months ago
Vaishu
3 Months
4 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Play with another puppy
I just buy 1 week ago Still new parents
3 years, 1 month ago
Juancho
2 Months
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Very sweet and always wanna follow and be with me.
2 years, 11 months ago
Kiba
1 Year
4 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Running
Walk
snuggling
very sweet dog, loves to snuggle. can't be alone to much as he would get sad and whine. loves to eat.
2 years, 11 months ago
ellie
6 Years
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
he is very easy to train, he eats on a specific place and plate, he loves to kiss us whenever we gets home, he knows his name very well, he oves other animals and very friendly and loyal, he wiggles his tail and flips his ears whenever he is happy.
2 years, 10 months ago
Ollie
11 Years
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
He’s old and grumpy. He tolerates our golden doodle, and he hates new people. But we all love him so much.
2 years, 7 months ago
Solar
10 Months
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Running
sight-seeing
Fetch
Sweet and happy dog. Our two little dogs make our home happier.
2 years, 2 months ago
Batchai
4 Months
7 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Sleeping
Walk
She always sleep and always bark whenever someone walk down the stairs and barks to whenever she see herself in the mirror 🤣
2 years, 1 month ago
ilean
6 Years
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
We've had her for only 2 months, but she is the best dog
1 year ago
ilean
6 Years
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
We've had her for only 2 months, but she is the best dog
1 year ago
ilean
6 Years
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
We've had her for only 2 months, but she is the best dog
1 year ago
ilean
6 Years
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
We've had her for only 2 months, but she is the best dog
1 year ago
ilean
6 Years
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
We've had her for only 2 months, but she is the best dog
1 year ago
Colt
7 Years
2 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Hide & Seek
Walk
Fetch
Chase
He is very smart and knows a lot of words! We go to grooming (does not shed) every 3 months or so. He loves to snuggle but also loves to play hide and seek and fetch. He is very vocal, lots of whining/crying when excited or upset, lots of groaning and other vocalizations etc. when playing. More than other dogs I’ve ever seen. He was extremely hard to potty train and will still occasionally mark corners in house. He barks a LOT and isn’t friendly with every dog, most, but not all. Always friendly with humans! Love him to death!
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Riley
14 Years
2 People
Condo
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Riley has been the best dog. The only problem I have had with him is his allergies. He has had them his whole life (food and environment - allergic to grass). It took a very long time to get his allergies under control. Apoquel solved the environment issues. Other than the allergy issues, he has been the most loving, well behaved, kind, and gentle dog. He is very smart. He was easy to train. He never chewed on anything and learned to go to the bathroom outside within the first few days I got him. He is now almost 14 years old. He is starting to lose his eyesight. He has some issues with his paws (i.e. arthritis), but other than that, he is doing well! I highly recommend getting a schweenie if you enjoy traveling and live in a condo or apartment. He is also great for a large house, but doesn't need a lot of exercise. He seems to get his workouts on short walks.
4 months, 1 week ago
Riley
14 Years
2 People
Condo
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Riley has been the best dog. The only problem I have had with him is his allergies. He has had them his whole life (food and environment - allergic to grass). It took a very long time to get his allergies under control. Apoquel solved the environment issues. Other than the allergy issues, he has been the most loving, well behaved, kind, and gentle dog. He is very smart. He was easy to train. He never chewed on anything and learned to go to the bathroom outside within the first few days I got him. He is now almost 14 years old. He is starting to lose his eyesight. He has some issues with his paws (i.e. arthritis), but other than that, he is doing well! I highly recommend getting a schweenie if you enjoy traveling and live in a condo or apartment. He is also great for a large house, but doesn't need a lot of exercise. He seems to get his workouts on short walks.
4 months, 1 week ago
Carter
7 Months
1 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Dog Parks
dog tricks
Cuddling
Fetch
So far Carter has been such a bundle of love however, the potty training experience has definitely been difficult. He's still having accidents every once in awhile, not frequently. Sometimes he can be a tad clingy and stubborn. But we're making great progress. He's the greatest cuddly dog ever and never stops giving out affection.
3 months, 1 week ago
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I have a shweenie, female...she needs a good trimming up..what's the best way to do that for this breed

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Skipsky

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Our Baby Coco, was from a abused home we got him. And he has these painful knots over different parts of his little body that we can't afford to have removed. We have called places here where we live but everyone still has some kind of price. We are elderly and very low income and just can't afford it, but refuse to give our Coco up.

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When you say knots, do you mean matted fur? If so, a groomer should be able to clip these out and this would be inexpensive. If the 'knot's are lumps, it is best a vet examines them to give you a treatment plan, estimated cost and prognosis. If these lumps are cancerous, they do likely need to be surgically removed, especially if growing or causing discomfort or chronic infection. Discuss any financial concerns with your vet; they should try to keep costs low and may be able to offer a payment plan or direct you to a low cost or charity clinic.
3 years, 2 months ago
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When is a schweenie able to produce ?

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What is the best food to give, we are currently looking at getting a schweenie

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Book me a walkiee?
Pweeeze!
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