A Guide to Terrier Mixes

This mixed breed is small, fast, and adorable. Shorkies, as this mix is called, are excellent guard dogs. They are well-suited to apartment living, but they tend to be quite vocal. They take to obedience and bark training well. They would prefer a single person home but can adjust to a larger family. Take your shorkie on regular walks, and go easy on the treats — small terrier mixes can tend to get overweight.

The Jack chi is a perfect blend of the intelligent Jack Russell terrier and the independent chihuahua. They are very happy in an apartment setting and don't tend to be very vocal. These dogs are highly intelligent, so be sure to give them plenty of mental stimulation. Much like their chihuahua parent, the Jack chi has a strong personality and enjoys personal space. Giving them their own bedding and lounge area helps them feel secure.

Frenchtons are excellent traveling companions. They adapt well to small apartment living, and they tend to adore children. Basic training is vital for these friendly dogs, so they don't get too rowdy with kids. This dog can get lonely after long hours away from you. If you can take them to work, they'd love to chill in your office space. Frenchtons are low maintenance pups and filled with love for you and your family.

This is a larger terrier mix. Airedoodles stand between 22 and 26 inches tall at the shoulder and can weigh from 40 to 65 pounds. These pups are highly sensitive and can sense when their owners are frustrated. Lots of training early on, coupled with positive reinforcement, helps your dog feel secure and comfortable in your home. These dogs also love sport training and will take well to tracking, hunting, guarding, and competitive obedience.

The common name for this adorable mixed breed is pitador. These dogs are best suited for experienced dog owners, as they are highly sensitive. Pitadors love people and children, but get nervous around other dogs. They are quite smart dogs, so giving them advance training and sport training will suit them. These dogs must be leash trained, as they have a strong sense of wanderlust and may not be able to find their way home.

If you're looking for a silly and energetic companion, then the morkie is just the pup for you. These dogs are highly intelligent and have a tendency to be mouthy. They make excellent dogs for single or small family households and can adapt to apartment living with ease. To prevent excessive barking, start basic training when they're young. Morkie's have a tendency to get overweight, so keep their food measured, and go easy on treats.

These adorable, quirky dogs are affectionately known as buggs. The bugg is a great dog for first-time owners and seniors. They don't need a lot of exercise and are adaptable for small or large home living. Buggs need some training to calm down barking. These dogs love being the center of attention and are very fond of snuggles, so expect them to spend hours cuddling and loving you.

Whoodles can be various sizes, depending on if the poodle parent is a mini or standard. You can expect them to be 10 to 17 inches tall and 35 to 60 pounds. This mixed breed sheds very little, if at all, which makes them great indoor dogs. They are sired from working dogs and are easily trainable for manners and sport. They need basic training to control their barking and are great with kids.

The small highland malti is an intelligent dog. They are very affectionate and great with children and other pets, making them an excellent family dog. This mix is a fan favorite lapdog, and their small size allows them to adapt to small apartments as well. They are great companions for owners who suffer allergies, as they don't tend to shed. These dogs love a challenge, so giving them sport and obedience training encourages their mental stimulation.

The jackabee is a great family dog, as they are sweet-natured and adore playing with children. Basic training and obedience training is vital, as they are sensitive and can get stressed around strangers. They love learning party tricks and showing off. They have powerful noses, so playing games where they hunt by scent is very mentally stimulating. Jackabees can be destructive if left alone for too long, so give them plenty of walks and playtime.