Schweenies are loving, loyal and have plenty of personality. They are easy to train and eager to please. They tend to attach themselves to one owner and favor that person even to the point they may develop separation anxiety. It’s best to socialize them with children from birth. They interact well with large and small breeds but can tend to be somewhat moody.
This breed has good overall health. They have no bone or hip issues. They also do not have the back problems of the Dachshund as they are not quite as long.
The Schweenie is acclimated for apartment living. This breed should receive plenty of exercise just by running around the house and is suited for first time dog owners.
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ours had that problem when we got her at 12weeks old. I found on amazon some anxiety/calming spray and that DAP diffuser. We spray the crate and fabric about 10mins before we place her in the pen and the difusser is constantly in the room.... it has gotten 99% better. In fact at night now she can't run fast enough to her crate (she is now just over 13weeks)
Even on the weekends when we still continue our "workday" ritual.... meaning we get up let her pee and then put her back in the pen for a bit then let her out.... she seems to be adjusting well and realizing that we do in fact come back for her. She started out last monday putting up such a fit that we were afraid she would hurt herself... she even started howling (must be the hound dog eh?)
now she is way better.
Milo is an awesome dog and the best companion. He's very devoted to me, but also loves my husband and daughter. He loves to go for walks and play with his toys. He is a great watch dog. He is super smart and learns tricks very quickly. He'll do anything for a treat! He is the most loving dog I've ever had.
Age :
8 months
Name:
Prince, Princess and Duke
Color:
Cream and Black
Description:
My Schweenie puppies playing outdoors...
Age :
8 months
Name:
Prince, Princess and Duke
Color:
Cream and Black
Description:
My Schweenie puppies playing outdoors...
Age :
8 months
Name:
Duke
Color:
Black
Description:
The Unglamorous, Un-photogenic & Ultra-Phobic Duke who's the joker among the litter!
Age :
8 months
Name:
Prince
Color:
Cream
Description:
The Unrelenting, Ultra-Nonchalance but always Glamorous Prince who never fail to bring a smile on your face!
Age :
2
Name:
Wheezy
Color:
Black
Description:
Loving, Smart, Non-Shedding, Gentle, just doesn't get better than this little guy. .
Age :
2
Name:
Wheezy
Color:
Black
Description:
Loving, Smart, Non-Shedding, Gentle, just doesn't get better than this little guy. .
Age :
4
Name:
Suki
Color:
black
Description:
Suki came to us as a rescue in July, 2014 and we love her. She is a very well-behaved girl who likes to go for long walks and chase squirrels in our backyard.
Age :
3 1/2
Name:
Simba Chesterfield
Color:
Black
Description:
Simba is about 12 lbs. and extremely affectionate. He loves to sleep in the bed between my wife and me and is the perfect tiny guardian for our 2-year-old daughter.
Age :
3 1/2
Name:
Simba Chesterfield
Color:
Black
Description:
Simba is about 12 lbs. and extremely affectionate. He loves to sleep in the bed between my wife and me and is the perfect tiny guardian for our 2-year-old daughter.
Age :
6 months
Name:
Ruby Sue
Color:
Black
Description:
Schnoxie
Age :
1 yr
Name:
Pebbles
Color:
Black and Tan
Description:
Almost moist like a miniature version....5lbs....energy off the scale
Age :
8 months
Name:
bootix
Color:
dirty. white. gray. brown
Description:
Bubu is very energetic. VERY! i take him out for a dog walk and it turns out to be a dog run. He always run. He keeps on chasing animals and human. At first, he hates kids but he's learning to love them. He keeps on humping, even on my foot he does that. He likes playing and he's very friendly and SMART. sometimes he is moody and temperamental. He keeps on eating. He hates cameras. He doesn't want to be photographed, i need to be patient enough to give him few more shots to be able to come up on a better photograph of him. Overall i love him so much
Age :
10 months
Name:
skippee
Color:
brown with white
Description:
cute and clever puppy
Age :
3 months
Name:
Taz
Color:
Black and white
Description:
What a cutie!
Age :
6 months
Name:
Taz
Color:
Black and white
Description:
My sweet baby boy
Age :
7 months
Name:
soda and penni
Color:
red/brown
Description:
Penni is my sweet baby girl. She has added so my to my little family ,she has a brother tuffi. They have each added so much to my life.
Age :
1 year
Name:
Micky
Color:
white/brown markings
Description:
He is an adorable dog. He is so willing to please - he's a ltitle sweetie
Age :
1 year
Name:
Micky
Color:
white/brown markings
Description:
Micky is very smart and has tons of personality. He is a very happy, playful dog and is loved by all who meet him.
Age :
6 weeks
Name:
Harper Jo
Color:
Black with some brown
Description:
My little girl loves to cuddle! So loyal!
Age :
11 weeks
Name:
frankie
Color:
bk/white
Description:
cutie pie of our house
Age :
11
Name:
Taz
Color:
brown, black, tan
Description:
Taz, my schweenie, is a wonderful dog. I got him almost one year ago, and have been nothing but pleased! He has a very pleasant disposition, and is so eager to please. Even though he is older, he still loves to play, especially with my kitten, Pepper. I had a Shi-Tzu at one time, and he is every bit as much of a lover as Lucky (my Shi-Tzu) was. I couldn't be happier with my choice, he's a funny looking thing, and I haven't been able to find a picture of a Schweenie that looks like him.
Age :
1 yr on Christmas 2011
Name:
Dot
Color:
Brown/Black White spot on chest
Description:
Dot is a smart dog and a very loved family pet.
Age :
2 yrs
Name:
Momba
Color:
Tan
Description:
Momba is a tan schweenie and weighs 20 lbs. he loves to eat and can jump up on the kitchen table. Watch out,he'll steal your food
Age :
5 yrs
Name:
Ginger Pie
Color:
Black
Description:
Ginger Pie weighs 12 lbs. We have had her from birth. Her mom was a black, long haired dachshund and dad was a shih tzu. We couldn't resist taking her home when we met her as a puppy. We crate trained her and it was very successful, until at around 2 yrs old we had her in a soft sided crate that we traveled with and she started to unzip it...we would find her out in about in the house and she was fine. We love our G-Pie and we know she loves us. She follows us all over and wants to always be with us. She thinks she is the "protector" in the house and keeps guard between our bedrooms at night and at the windows during the day (to keep the squirrels and cats away). She loves people...she hasn't met a stranger yet!
Glad we picked her the day we went to get our dog!
Age :
12 Weeks
Name:
Chinook
Color:
Brown
Description:
Chinook is a very sweet Schweenie puppy that we saved from the pound. Pictures don't even do him justice. Cutest puppy!
Age :
7 weeks
Name:
bella
Color:
black with white spots on chest
Description:
has a shih tzu face but her legs r short like her dachsund daddy
Age :
4 weeks
Name:
Bentley
Color:
black
Description:
In the middle of a Yawn!! So Sweet
Age :
4 weeks
Name:
Bentley
Color:
black
Description:
holdin her up to get a good pic of her face
Age :
1 yr old
Name:
tweety
Color:
brown
Description:
my schweenie is very sweet but most of the times she bites sort of like playing with you but she tends to stick her teeth into your skin. she is very huggable although her shitzu feature is very minimal. she does not need grooming, i love to comb her fur because it tangles most of the times.
Age :
5 days
Name:
bella is the black puppy others not named yet
Color:
brown n black females the only black
Description:
4 schweenie puppies
Age :
7 weeks
Name:
Simba
Color:
Black with an white underside.
Description:
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Age :
3
Name:
Scrufford Otis
Color:
brindle
Description:
Scruff is full of personality. He is very energetic, playful and super friendly. He loves children, adults, other dogs, cats....He does not shed, but you do need to brush the hair and get it cut every 2 months. He does not mind being bathed. I do it in the kitchen sink. Hes low to the ground and weighs about 13 lbs....
Age :
Name:
Color:
Description:
Age :
1 year and half
Name:
Chuckles
Color:
red
Description:
Our baby. He weighs 10 pounds.
Age :
18 month
Name:
Betty
Color:
white and brown
Description:
Betty is very beautiful and people just love her . She got picked for calendars and magazines . I am proud of her .
Age :
18 month
Name:
Betty
Color:
white and brown
Description:
Betty is a wonderful dog . She is very relaxed in every situation and very calm . Loves all kinds of animals and people of all ages .
Age :
4
Name:
Jackie
Color:
Black
Description:
Jackie is a very lovable schweenie. She loves to run and play outside.