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The Maltese Shih Tzu was developed in the 1990s in an attempt to create a low-shedding companion dog. It's a bit surprising that he has gained popularity on a name that simply combines those of the two breeds used in the crossbreeding. Unlike many other designer dogs, the use of cute names has not been necessary to promote this hybrid.

The Maltese Shih Tzu is currently one of the most popular hybrids in Australia, although his fame has also grown in North America and other countries.

There are no breed clubs or breed standards for this dog, and many of the litters produced are the result of first-generation breeding between Maltese and Shih Tzus. There has been some second-generation breeding, but so far the Maltese Shih Tzu has not undergone breeding of third and subsequent generations.

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how do i stop a 6mnth pup from biting and barking

Hello i have a 6mnth puppy and he keeps biting everything when i put him outside he starts biting everything and he barks... (continued)

2 188 Oct 9, 2009 2:56am by dannielle
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Is my 6yr old maltese shitzu too old to be a mum

I have had my gorgeous girl for 2yrs, since she was four. Before I had her she had a litter of 4/5 pups and the next litt... (continued)

0 148 Sep 14, 2009 4:29am by sharrie
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