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Originally Posted by MY OSCAR  actually i have a yorkie and shih tzu and although they do have different personalitys. Shih tzu's are awesome dogs.
They have really sweet temperments. My yorkie oscar and his shih tzu sister adore each other.... |
I have one of each as well. My shih tzu is a little pistol, and makes me laugh every day! He's 12 lbs and a little sturdier than my 6 lb yorkie, but neither one is really fragile. Oliver is the first shih tzu that I've ever actually known, but according to his breeder (who is also a friend of mine) he acts a lot like his Mama. He is very smart, very stubborn, and he is such a love. I also think that shih tzu tend to be more of a lap dog than yorkies, they were originally bred hundreds of years ago for the sole purpose of being companion dogs in China.
Belle is my yorkie. She has a true terrier personality. She's also very smart, but not quite as stubborn. She loves to learn new commands, loves to chase birds, squirrels, our cats, and her toys. She loves to cuddle, but if something catches her attention she's off like a flash to investigate it. Yorkies have always been my favorite breed and I will always have at least one.
If you go through a rescue, you'll have no trouble finding a larger yorkie. I've seen plenty of them who are 8 lbs or more. Good luck in your search for your new family member. You can't go wrong with either breed. They are both wonderful dogs!
This is off topic, but I just wanted to add, it really bothers me when I see people refer to shih tzu as "s**tzu". It seems mean and degrading. They are sweet, loving dogs, and just because they aren't your breed of choice doesn't mean you should insult them.