Pros/Cons Maltese Shih Tzu

I don’t know about that mix in particular, but I have heard that poodles are good for people with allergies. They can be easy to train too. If you’re looking specifically for a smaller dog, I’ve heard that corgis can be good for people with allergies, but I don’t have personal experience wtih them.

We resently acquired a Maltitzu puppy. He is a wonderful dog. He is smart and learns quickly. At first I thought barking was going to be an issue, but after working with him, he barks when someone comes to the door then he is fine after I call him off. He learns tricks to He loves to dance on his hind legs. My son has really bad allergies also. He has not had any attacks. I have tried to expose him to as many kinds of people as possible. I am glad I did. The dog not my son. HA HA hope this helps

I have had allergies since I was young. I am now 43 and it just gets worse. I am only allergic to short haired cats and dogs. Not dogs as much, but I can’t even be in a room with a siamese cat. My allergist says it’s because they have a dander in their fur that sheds with their hair. I have a lab in the house and she doesn’t bother me too bad, but I got a shih tzu puppy a month ago and he doesn’t bother me at all. My shih tzu book says they don’t shed, so I guess that ‘s why. I don’t have a problem with mixed breeds, my vet says they are better than purebreeds because they breed specific problems are bred out. And although I bought my puppy frrom a Mennonite breeder, I did try rescue leagues first and they wanted over 300.00 in adoption fees. I only paid 100.00 for mine , Some of them even had other restrictions, such as no children in the house. I have 6 grandchildren and an 11 year old at home. I feel if they want to find homes for these dogs, they shouldn’t make it so hard to adopt one.