<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) </Td> </Tr> <P> Zuchon or Shichon is a hybrid breed dog or a designer dog . It is cross between Bichon Frisé and Shih Tzu . </P> <P> The Zuchon is a small designer dog with a height around 12 inches and weighing 12 to 14 pounds . Zuchon is a portmanteau name combining the two breed names and is not accepted as a breed by the AKC or any other major recognised dog breed registry . It is a dog that does not shed but it also requires maintenance with regular grooming . Because it is a hybrid dog from two purebreds, it is known to have hybrid vigor, when they are first generation, could possibly have better health than the purebred dogs . However, if they are not first generation, health problems can exist . The dog breed has a short history beginning only at the turn of the 21st century . </P> <P> The Zuchon is also known as a Shichon or, less commonly, a Tzu Frise . They reach an average height of 9 - 12 inches from the shoulder, and a weight of 8 - 25 pounds fully grown .' Dog Breed Info' says the Zuchon is a dog "known for his endearing face, large expressive eyes, and his soft teddy - bear coat ." </P>

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