||Scheewnie, Scheweenie, Shihweenie, Shiweenie, Shweenie, Shweeny
Living with a Schweenie
Temperament: Very friendly, would chew your hand when playing but never growls or snaps aggresively.
Family Dog: She's not very interested in children until they start making noises or running around and then it becomes a game.
Grooming: Sheds quite a bit so brushing is required from time to time to minimise stray hairs.
Training: Very quick at learning and picking up new tricks but difficult to house train.
Exercise: We probably walk her more than she needs but she just loves playing. She would run till she dropped!!
Appearance: Small in height but long in length, gorgeous face and big floppy ears.
Companionship: The Schweenie loves to be around the family. They make great lap dogs and love to follow their owners around the house.
Eyes: Not as gloopy as a shih tzu but she can get gunky bits occasionally.
Teeth/Bite: Can have a slight underbite.
Body: Muscular shoulders.
Feet: Front feet are bigger than her back, a dachshund characteristic to help with digging.
Tail: Long and thin like a dachshund but curved upwards like a shih tzu.
Color: Lovely orangey brown.
Life Expectancy: 12-15 years.
Characteristics: Very loyal, follows me and Ciaran around the house. Loves a cuddle and can be very nosey.
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