How long does a Husky Shih Tzu Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–16 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the Shih Tzu (10–18 years).

Is a Husky Shih Tzu Mix easy to train?

Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Husky Shih Tzu Mix

A Husky Shih Tzu mix is a cross between a Siberian Husky and a Shih Tzu. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 20–40 lb and live 11–16 years.

Siberian Husky, a purebred dog — Siberian HuskyPhoto: ShonMichaeli, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Shih Tzu, a purebred dog — Shih TzuPhoto: danny O., CC BY 2.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight20–40 lbcan be 9–60 lb

Height14–17 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–16 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Husky Shih Tzu Mix get?

Siberian Husky35–60 lb

The mix20–40 lb

Shih Tzu9–16 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most Husky Shih Tzu Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 14–17 inches at the shoulder, against 20–23.5 in for the Siberian Husky and 9–10.5 in for the Shih Tzu. The parents differ a lot in size, so litters vary more than usual. Breeders normally use the larger breed as the mother to keep whelping safe.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

Shih Tzu has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Moderate

The Siberian Husky rates low and the Shih Tzu moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Siberian Husky is usually described as loyal, mischievous, outgoing. The Shih Tzu as affectionate, playful, outgoing. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

Husky vs Shih Tzu vs the mix

Trait	Siberian Husky	Husky Shih Tzu Mix	Shih Tzu
Weight	35–60 lb	20–40 lb	9–16 lb
Height	20–23.5 in	14–17 in	9–10.5 in
Lifespan	12–14 yr	11–16 yr	10–18 yr
Shedding	moderate	very low to moderate	very low
Energy	high	high	moderate
Group	Working	mixed	Toy

Questions about the Husky Shih Tzu Mix

How big does a Husky Shih Tzu Mix get?: Most grow to 20–40 pounds and 14–17 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 9–60 pounds.
How long does a Husky Shih Tzu Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–16 years, the midpoint of the Siberian Husky (12–14 years) and the Shih Tzu (10–18 years).
Does a Husky Shih Tzu Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Shih Tzu has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Husky Shih Tzu Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Husky mixes

Other Shih Tzu mixes

Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.