About Shih-Tzus

Fun Loving Shih-Tzus
In my lots of years of grooming and caring for peoples amazing canines I have yet to see a breed who is more filled with character than the Shih-tzu. Shih-tzu's are top on my list of great companion canines. In case you are looking for lots of company this is your kind of dog. They are energetic & playful. They are very vocal & Shih-Tzu's have no issue actually telling you when they require something or when they don't require something. They do this by mumbling grumbling & barking. It is very as in the event that they are speaking to you or yelling at you for that matter. Fortunately their bark is not very ear piercing. Although, their bark is by far louder than their bite.

In fact I have found it very rare to have a biting Shih-Tzu. Shih-tzu's are very clever & I have known lots of to outsmart their owners in the department of becoming very spoiled. In case you permit them to do something one time you ought to expect it to become method. They will demand it ! They are like precious tiny children & have a very simple time getting things over on their mommies & daddies. Because they are much like children, a well taught Shih-Tzu is very well behaved, keen to and oh so filled with character. They are so sweet.

The Shih-Tzu's History
The Shih-tzu may have existed as early as the sixth century. Lots of think this because of paintings that were found of canines that looked like little lions. It is believed over the years that the Shih-Tzu has been a favourite of royalty, being palace canines. Around the mid 17th century there were canines brought from Tibet to the Chinese court. These canines were bred in the forbidden city of Peking. In 1930 the smallest of these Tibetan holy canines were brought to England. The result is what they know today as our loving Shih-Tzu, meaning lion.

The Shih-Tzu's Appearance
Shih-Tzu's are part of the toy group of canines. Ideally, a Shih-Tzu's height ought to be 9 to ten 1/2 inches. The weight of your full grown Shih-Tzu ought to range anywhere from 9 to 16 pounds. A lovely quality shih-tzu ought to have legs well proportioned to its body, not to long or not to short and its tail ought to curl over its body. They come in a sizable variety of different colors and are usually multi-colored. Although in case you are not looking to show your Shih-Tzu, I have met lots of very lovely Shih-Tzu's who are not to standard.

Grooming Shih-Tzu's
A Shih-Tzu's grooming needs are unquestionably very demanding. A well bred Shih-Tzu will have an very thick coat & if kept long it will matt very basically so it is necessarily to properly brush a Shih-Tzu every day. Not to mention, Shih-tzu's are known for their pug type nose. This brings the nose eyes and mouth together in little very hairy area. In case you do not keep this area tidy from tearing, nose droppings and drool it can become a smelly, crusty mess.

On top of every day maintenance, most Shih-Tzu owners find it very convenient to create a relationship with a nice dog groomer to help them maintain their Shih-Tzu's coat, nails & ears. Your Shih-Tzu will need to visit a groomer regularly. Most people get their Shih-Tzu's to the groomer every week to eight weeks depending on the length they keep their coats. Some people find it more convenient to keep their Shih-Tzu's cut short. Either way they are as cute & as sweet as can be