Playful
Stubborn
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Sensitive
Courageous
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Cheerful

Active
Curious
Playful
Independent
Happy
Agile
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Lively
Gentle
Fearless
Faithful

Jackie-Bichons are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

Skip-Shzus are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Jackie-Bichons aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Avoid Skip-Shzus as watchdogs - they're not effective.

United States

United States

Jack Russell Terrier and Bichon Frise

Shih Tzu, Schipperke

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

2000's

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Cream
White
Pied

Black
Brown
Cream
Red
White

Jackie-Bichons have short coats.

Skip-Shzus have medium-length coats.

Wavy

Straight

A Jackie-Bichon 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.

A Skip-Shzu can have a litter of 3-7 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.

Patellar Luxation
Deafness
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Coonhound Paralysis
Progressive Cerebellar Ataxia

Hip Dysplasia

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Urolithiasis
Glaucoma
Lens Luxation
Hemophilia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Corneal Dystrophy
Atopy Dermatitis

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism

Knee
Hearing
Heart
Dna For Vwd
Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Blood And Urine Analysis

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Complete Physical Examination

Jackie-Bichons' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Skip-Shzus are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

Jackie-Bichons need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Skip-Shzus need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Jackie-Bichons bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Skip-Shzu dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Jackie-Bichons are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Skip-Shzus are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Jackie-Bichon, it's at least 15 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 Skip-Shzu, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Jackie-Bichons usually need at least 120 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 Skip-Shzus usually need at least 20 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Jackie-Bichon 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

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

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Jackie-Bichon is somewhere $1.40 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Skip-Shzu is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

Jackie-Bichons are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

The Skip-Shzu is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Jackie-Bichons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Skip-Shzus have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Jackie-Bichons are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Skip-Shzus are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Jackie-Bichons are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Skip-Shzus are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Jackie-Bichons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Skip-Shzus are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Jackie-Bichons are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Skip-Shzus are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.