- Shih Tzu
The Melody Of Brushing And Combing Your Shih Tzu
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008By Connie Limon
These five steps are the fundamentals of Shih Tzu and any dog breed grooming procedure is:
1. Brushing and Combing
2. Bathing
3. Blow Drying
4. Ear Cleaning
5. Nail Trimming
The Shih Tzu is typical of a longhaired breed requiring constant coat care and most frequently require services of a professional groomer.
Brushing and combing melody:
Brushing out the coat […]
The Tibetan Lion Dog (shih Tzu)
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008By Connie Limon
The earliest “Lion Dog” in Tibet had long hair, were small in size and similar to the Maltese in type. As Tibet and China exchanged traditions and beliefs of culture and religion, the exchange of dogs became a two-way affair as well. The Chinese definitely interbred their small dogs, which were of many […]
Shih Tzu’s Fight For Survival
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008By Connie Limon
In 1952 Elfreda Evans deliberately bred a Shih Tzu to a Pekingese. This was the “unthinkable,” and was not taken well by many. However, Ms. Evans felt there were just too few Shih Tzus available to breed and those that were available were much too large and too inbred. She believed because the […]
Just What Exactly Is A Shih Tzu?
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008By Connie Limon
The Shih Tzu has long been prized solely as a companion. The Shih Tzu’s temperament is of the utmost importance. It is the Shih Tzu’s unique head and expression that actually distinguishes the breed from two other related Oriental breeds, the Lhasa Apso and the Pekingese.
Shih Tzu are alert, arrogant, full of playful […]
How To Keep Your Shih Tzu Puppy Safe
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008By Connie Limon
Avoid upset from a Shih Tzu puppy wondering off and getting lost. Learn how to prevent illness or injuries. It is always so much more heartbreaking to find out after the fact that you could have done something to prevent an illness or injury. In this article I hope to share with you […]