Loyal
Energetic
Stubborn

Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Cheerful

Shorkie Tzus shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Jack Highland Terriers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Yorkshire Terrier, Shih Tzu

West Highland White Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier

American Canine Hybrid Club
International Designer Canine Registry

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

Blue
Brown

Brown

Blue
Black
Brown

Black

Fawn
Brown
Blue
Black
Red
White

White
Black

Shorkie Tzus have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Jack Highland Terriers have medium-length coats.

A Shorkie Tzu 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.

A Jack Highland Terrier can have a litter of 4-8 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.

Hypoglycemia
Collapsed Trachea

Seborrhea
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)
Craniomandibular Osteopathy (Lion Jaw)

Patellar Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Deafness
Pulmonic Stenosis
Cataracts
Urolithiasis
Lens Luxation
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Ichthyosis
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Persistent Pupillary Membranes (PPM)
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)
Leukodystrophies
Myasthenia Gravis
Atrophy
Chronic Hepatitis
Epidermodysplasia
Mellitus
Pyruvate Kinase (PK) Deficiency

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Ultrasound
Radiographs
Urinalysis
Blood Tests
Chemical Analysis
Electroretinogram

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Ear Examination
Eye Examinations
Other Radiographic Imaging
Variety of Blood Testing Modules
Dental Examinations

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

Jack Highland Terrier has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Shorkie Tzus have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Jack Highland Terriers sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Walk, Playing fetch, Taking walks, Running, Sleeping, Play, Road trip, Fetch, Visiting, Playing, Nap, Walks, Off-leash, Everything, Groom, Tug-of-war, Chase

Walking, Napping, Running, Fetch, Long walks

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Shorkie Tzu, it's at least 4 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 Jack Highland Terrier, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Shorkie Tzus usually need at least 30 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 Jack Highland Terriers usually need at least 80 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

The Jack Highland Terrier requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

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

Jack Highland Terrier 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

Slicker Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

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

Jack Highland Terriers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Shorkie Tzus are not the best choice for families with kids.

Jack Highland Terriers are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Jack Highland Terriers are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Shorkie Tzus are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Jack Highland Terriers are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Shorkie Tzus have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Jack Highland Terriers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

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

Jack Highland Terriers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.