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  • What The Shih Tzu Owner Should Know About Grooming Part Iii:
    Scissors are needed for Shih Tzu grooming The “barber type” with the sharp, straight edge is used for most scissoring
  • Shih Tzu Groom Shop Design
    Three factors to consider in planning and opening a Shih Tzu Groom Shop are:

    1 Shop design
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  • The Shih Tzu’s Relationship To The Pekingese
    Some westerner breeders challenge the assumption that the Shih Tzu from Tibet were on occasion interbred with the native Pekingese to reduce the Shih Tzu to a smaller size However, there are those in China at the time who probably have a better position to know exactly what did happen
  • Shih Tzu – The Hotly Contested Shih Tzu Size Part Ii
    In addition to the writings of Colonel Burkhardt regarding the practice of cross-breeding the Shih Tzu with Pekingese to reduce size, there is also published information of a booklet by Madam Lu expressing a similar opinion These writings were done by someone connected with the newly formed Peking Kennel Club
  • Shih Tzu – The Hotly Contested Question Of Shih Tzu Size Part I
    Throughout the entire period of Shih Tzu development in the United States no other topic about the Shih Tzu has been more hotly contested than Shih Tzu size When the standard was established it was hoped all Shih Tzu fanciers would settle down and breed exactly to that standard
  • Shih Tzu Variety Of Colors
    Since the Shih Tzu breed first became known to the western world there has been a variety of colors The first and second prize winners at the Shanghai Kennel Club Show of May 30, 1930 were all black in color
  • Shih Tzu – The Hotly Contested Question Of Shih Tzu Size Part III
    There is a highly important article presented by a Norweigan Shih Tzu fancier of which the author’s name is not given It is thought to be almost certain, however, the article was written by Dr
  • Shih Tzu – A Little Dog With A Big Story To Tell
    Few dog breeds have such a well-documented and exciting history as the Shih Tzu The Shih Tzu’s entire history is steeped in legends, myths and mystery
  • The Secret Shih Tzu Of The Imperial Palace Do Live On In 2005
    An explanation of why the first English Shih Tzu imports were “very large” is during the days of imperial rule eunuchs were in charge Eunuchs tried to profit from all breedings
  • Shih Tzu – Early Beginnings Of Our Beloved Shih Tzu And “white” Shih Tzu
    In the Pavillion of Green Ripples in the Imperial Garden, Forbidden City, Beijing (formerly Peking), China, ShihTzu romped with each other, the enunchs, and the Empress and her attendants Shih Tzu was a highly valued companion of the Palace
  • Shih Tzu Kennel Housing Ideas
    For the home Shih Tzu kennel owner a scoop designed for the purpose of scooping dog waste and a garbage can double-lined with heavy-duty trash sacks is all that is needed If you wish to go to the expense of installing a septic system, concrete-surfaced runs emptying into a sloped trough perpendicular to and beyond the run’s length is common
  • Shih Tzu Kennel Exercise Areas
    Many types of surfaces can be used in exercise yards They all have problems to one degree or another
  • Early Plans For A Shih Tzu Kennel
    In planning your Shih Tzu kennel the primary consideration should be your pet’s security and comfort However, before looking up the price of a chain-link fence, be sure your kennel will not violate any local building codes, ordinances or zoning regulations
  • The True Beauty Of A Shih Tzu Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
    Dog breed standards come and go Beauty of a Shih Tzu is in the eyes of the beholder
  • Do You Want A Show Dog Or Cute Companion Shih Tzu?
    Shih Tzu belong to people They do not belong exclusively to the show dog world
  • The Plight Of A Shih Tzu Show Dog
    What procedures are employed to maintain a Shih Tzu – pet or show - in optimum health The areas important are:

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  • Is A Shih Tzu Puppy Right For You?
    The Shih Tzu is classified by the American Kennel Club in the Toy Group It is one of the elegant dogs from China
  • Does Your Shih Tzu Eat Its Own Stool?
    One of the most unpleasant aspects of Shih Tzu breeding or owning a Shih Tzu is the Shih Tzu who takes to eating its stool The official name for this practice is “coprophagy
  • Teaching Bite Inhibition To Shih Tzu Puppies
    Shih Tzu puppies, like children, will never be perfect in behaviors A certain amount of tolerance is expected, but it is well to understand a Shih Tzu puppy’s messages so you can react to reshape unwanted behaviors when limits are exceeded
  • Learning To Recognize Aggressive Behaviors In Your Shih Tzu
    Generally speaking Shih Tzu should not be aggressive at all However, with any breed of dog aggressive behaviors can and do occur
  • Types Of Dog/Shih Tzu Aggression
    By nature, Shih Tzu is generally not an aggressive type of dog However, there are exceptions and in this article I will discuss 4 types of dog aggression that could be a warning sign to the owner that his Shih Tzu is in need of professional help
  • Dogs With Obsessive- Compulsive Behaviors
    The same tensions that occur in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder occur in dogs and Shih Tzu occasionally Arising out of stress and conflict the obsessive-compulsive behaviors have some soothing effects on mood
  • Shih Tzu Have Had Many Nicknames
    Several theories exist as to how the Shih Tzu was created It has been reported that around the year 1650 the Dalai Lama visited China and brought along three “holy dogs” from Tibet
  • Just What Exactly Is A Shih Tzu?
    The Shih Tzu has long been prized solely as a companion The Shih Tzu’s temperament is of the utmost importance
  • Shih Tzu Postpartum Care
    Whelping a litter of Shih Tzu puppies can sometimes be physically and emotionally exhausting for both you and the Shih Tzu matron Before you take your well deserved rest, be certain the Shih Tzu matron and Shih Tzu puppies are comfortable, each Shih Tzu puppy has nursed well, the heat lamp is not too close, and the heating pad is not turned up too high
  • Shih Tzu Difficult Wet Delivery
    While your Shih Tzu is doing her part with the delivery, you can gently but firmly grip the Shih Tzu puppy’s sac with the aid of a towel or diaper Hold the Shih Tzu puppy in a position of presentation to prevent it from being withdrawn back into the birth canal
  • The Shih Tzu Is A Constant And Loving Companion
    What sets the Shih Tzu apart from other breeds The Shih Tzu is mysterious and charismatic
  • Routine Hygiene After Shih Tzu Whelping
    Your Shih Tzu matron will keep her whelping box clean the first few weeks She will stimulate her Shih Tzu puppies to eliminate and ingest their wastes
  • Caring For Unthrifty And Premature Shih Tzu Puppies
    If this is your Shih Tzu matron’s first litter she may become nervous or even terrified Your attitude at this time is very important
  • Shih Tzu – Difficult Deliveries
    Most Shih Tzu puppies present themselves normally at birth There are times, very few times, of which I have experienced with the Shih Tzu that required assistance

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