Educational information — awaiting veterinary review
Maltese
3–4 kg · Patellar luxation، Dental disease، Portosystemic (liver) shunt، Tracheal collapse
Shih Tzu
4.5–8 kg · Brachycephalic airway syndrome (BOAS)، Eye conditions (e.g. cataracts)، Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)، Dental disease، Poor heat tolerance
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Educational examples taken from the known crosses in our breed list, not breeding endorsements. Each one is shown with its welfare notes.
This tool is educational only and does not encourage breeding. Outcomes can't be guaranteed, and it never replaces a vet.