A crossbreed is produced when a pure bred dog from one breed is bred with a purebred dog of another breed. A dog who is crossbred is also known as a mixed breed, and more recently have been dubbed designer dogs or hybrid dogs. Shih Tzus are amazing dogs, so why would someone choose to crossbreed them? For some pet owners, the personality traits and physical features of two different dog breeds may be appealing.

Cross breeding a Shih Tzu is an excellent way to enjoy the characteristics of two distinct dogs in one. It’s like having the best of both worlds. In some cases, breeding a Shih Tzu with a breed with known health problems may actually reduce the risk of issues that would occur in a purebred dog.

While there are many "designer dogs," the popularity of the Shih Tzu has made it a top choice for crossbreeding.

Are you interested in a crossbred dog? To help you make your decision, we have compiled a list of 35 Shih Tzu cross breeds.

1. Bea-Tzu: Beagle and Shih Tzu

2. Blue-Tzu Heeler: Australian cattle dog and Shih Tzu

3. BoShih: Boston Terrier and Shih Tzu

4. Care-Tzu: Cairn Terrier and Shih Tzu

5. Cava-Tzu: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Shih Tzu

6. Chinese Boston-Tzu: Boston Terrier, Chinese Crested and Shih Tzu

7. Cock-A-Tzu: Shih Tzu and Cocker Spaniel

8. Crested-Tzu: Chinese Crested and Shih Tzu

9. Daisy Dog: Maltese, Poodle and Shih Tzu

10. Fo-Tzu: Shih Tzu and Toy Fox Terrier

11. Havashu: Havanese and Shih Tzu

12. Jack Tzu: Jack Russell Terrier and Shih Tzu

13. Jatzu: Shih Tzu and Japanese Chin

14. Mal-Shi: Maltese and Shih Tzu

15. Papastzu: Papillon and Shih Tzu

16. Pomshinese: Pekingese, Pomeranian and Shih Tzu

17. Pug-Zu: Pug and Shih Tzu

18. Ratshi Terrier: Shih Tzu and Rat Terrier

19. Schnau-Tzu: Miniature Schnauzer and Shih Tzu

20. Schweenie: Dachshund and Shih Tzu

21. ShiChi: Chihuahua and Shih Tzu

22. Shiffon: Brussels Griffon and Shih Tzu

23. Shih Apso: Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu

24. Shih-Mo: American Eskimo Dog and Shih Tzu

25. Shih-teze: Shih Tzu and Pekingese

26. Shihpoo: Poodle and Shih Tzu

27. Shiranian: Pomeranian and Shih Tzu

28. Shmoodle: Maltese, Poodle and Shih Tzu

29. Shorgi: Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Shih Tzu

30. Shorkie Tzu: Shih Tzu and Yorkshire Terrier

31. Silky Tzu: Shih Tzu and Silky Terrier

32. Skip-Shzu: Shih Tzu and Schipperke

33. Tzu Basset: Basset Hound and Shih Tzu

34. Weshi: Shih Tzu and West Highland White Terrier

35. Zuchon: Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise

35 Amazing Shih Tzu Cross Breeds

16. Pomshinese: Pekingese, Pomeranian and Shih Tzu

17. Pug-Zu: Pug and Shih Tzu

18. Ratshi Terrier: Shih Tzu and Rat Terrier

19. Schnau-Tzu: Miniature Schnauzer and Shih Tzu

20. Schweenie: Dachshund and Shih Tzu