There are illnesses and bad genetic traits in every breed of dog. Mixing the two breeds will not necessarily give you a healthier dog...just like owning a purebred will not mean you're going to be stuck with a sickly dog.
Do your research. If you have to have a mixed breed, by all means, go to a shelter or petfinder.com There are plenty of mixes at both places. Otherwise, go with a yorkie. Besides potty training issues, they are a wonderful breed that doesn't shed since they do not have an undercoat.
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