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From:Flintville, Tennessee USA
Registered: Sep 2003

posted 09-02-2003 01:59 PM            

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Hi, I am interested in getting a Maltese X Shih Tzu crossbreed puppy. Everything I have read about this "breed" says how wonderful they are as a family dog, good with children and not dog aggressive, which is what I need. Interested in seeing anyone's pictures of this type dog and hearing of their experience with the breeder. This is my first time buying a dog, so totally a novice. Does anyone know if the breeder does the parvo shots themselves, if this is as effective as a vet doing it, ie, is the vaccine itself the same strength and quality. Also is a second generation Malti-tzu (both parents Malti-tzus) a problem health wise in any way. Not finding much on the net about this issue, tho I have heard its better to get a 1st generation cross...
Thanks a bunch and if anyone in the Tennessee area knows of puppies, with this crossbreed let me know please.

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From:ohio
Registered: May 2003

posted 09-02-2003 03:52 PM         

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about parvo shots it all depends on how old the pup is when you get it.my vet gave my pup his parvo shot but he was only 8 weeks when i got him.and it is better to get a first generation mix. with 2nd and so on generations there is more of a chance of health probs. so you would be doing best if mom and dad were pure bred.
i don't have that mix but i have a shihpoo (shih tzu x poodle)and he's a sweetie.maltese are wonderfull from what i've heard and shih tzus are too so i think it would be a good mix.the one thing you need to remember is that when you mix two breeds the pup usually looks like the mom and acts like the dad
good luck

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From:Tennessee, USA
Registered: May 2003

posted 09-04-2003 06:16 PM            

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About the parvo shots: Once you have picked a breeder ask them about what shots they have given them. Also I wouldnt settle with someone who will give you the puppy before 12 wks of age.

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