How long does a Shih Tzu Rottweiler Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Shih Tzu (10–18 years) and the Rottweiler (9–10 years).

Is a Shih Tzu Rottweiler 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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Shih Tzu Rottweiler Mix

A Shih Tzu Rottweiler mix is a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Rottweiler. Most grow into large dogs of 45–75 lb and live 10–14 years.

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

Rottweiler, a purebred dog — RottweilerPhoto: Томасина, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

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

Weight45–75 lbcan be 9–135 lb

Height16–19 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–14 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Shih Tzu Rottweiler Mix get?

Shih Tzu9–16 lb

The mix45–75 lb

Rottweiler80–135 lb

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

Height runs 16–19 inches at the shoulder, against 9–10.5 in for the Shih Tzu and 22–27 in for the Rottweiler. 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

Moderate

Daily walks and some play are enough for most of these dogs.

Trainability

Moderate

The Shih Tzu rates moderate and the Rottweiler moderate; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Low to high

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

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

Shih Tzu vs Rottweiler vs the mix

Trait	Shih Tzu	Shih Tzu Rottweiler Mix	Rottweiler
Weight	9–16 lb	45–75 lb	80–135 lb
Height	9–10.5 in	16–19 in	22–27 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	10–14 yr	9–10 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	moderate	moderate
Group	Toy	mixed	Working

Questions about the Shih Tzu Rottweiler Mix

How big does a Shih Tzu Rottweiler Mix get?: Most grow to 45–75 pounds and 16–19 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 9–135 pounds.
How long does a Shih Tzu Rottweiler Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–14 years, the midpoint of the Shih Tzu (10–18 years) and the Rottweiler (9–10 years).
Does a Shih Tzu Rottweiler 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 Shih Tzu Rottweiler Mix easy to train?: Trainability is moderate, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Shih Tzu mixes

Other Rottweiler mixes

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