The Schweenie is a hybrid dog. His parent breeds are the Shih Tzu and the Dachshund. He is a small dog with a big heart. He rarely sheds, but this is dependent upon the dominant parent breed. He is highly intelligent and friendly. He enjoys pleasing his owners and is very affectionate with his family. He is rarely aggressive, but he may snap at young children who do not know how to handle a small dog. He may suffer from separation anxiety, so he may not be the right fit for your family if you tend to be away a good bit. He does not require a great deal of maintenance; this will depend upon the dominant parent breed. He does not require a great deal of activity either; often being able to freely run and play inside will help him work off nervous energy.
