Active
Playful
Loving
Happy
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Lively
Gentle
Social
Sweet
Aggressive

Playful
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle

United States

United States

Shih Tzu and Bulldog

West Highland White Terrier and Shetland Sheepdog

Unknown

1990s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
White
Black

Black
Brown
Fawn
Cream
White

Bully-Tzus are known for their coat length.

Shelesties have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Bully-Tzu can have a litter of 4-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Shelestie can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Hip Dysplasia
Reverse Sneezing

Hip Dysplasia
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Craniomandibular Osteopathy

Allergies

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Hypothyroidism
Collie Eye Anomaly

X-Rays
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Allergy Testing
Diagnostic Tests

Blood
Hearing
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Hip and Knee

Bully-Tzu has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Shelestie has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Bully-Tzus are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Shelesties sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Bully-Tzus are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Bully-Tzu dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

Shelesties are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Bully-Tzu, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Shelestie, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Bully-Tzus usually need at least 20 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Shelesties usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Bully-Tzus require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Shelesties have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Ideally, Bully-Tzu should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Shelestie should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Bully-Tzus make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Shelesties are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Bully-Tzus are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Shelesties are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Bully-Tzus are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Shelesties are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Bully-Tzus are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Shelesties are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Bully-Tzus are not known for being a highly playful breed.

Shelesties are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Bully-Tzus are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

Shelesties are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.