Connie Limon

The Chihuahua!

The Chihuahua is one of the few breeds native to the Americans. Ancestors of the Chihuahua trace back to the early Olmec, Toletec and Aztec civilizations of Central American and Mexico. It remains a secret, however, how the Chihuahua originated, how... Read >

The Chihuahua Becomes Popular!

When Xavier Cugat, the rumba king, appeared with his Chihuahuas in movies and on television in the late 1930s and 1940s the Chihuahua breed received great exposure and became quite popular. Because of the Chihuahua's exposure in movies and television... Read >

Why Do Dogs Bark?

Barking is probably one of the most negative qualities attributed to dogs and/or Shih Tzu. Incessant barking is always irritating to owners and anyone surrounding the incessant barking dog or Shih Tzu. Shih Tzu barks for a variety of reasons. Owner... Read >

The Attitude of a Toy Breed

Does your little toy dog know who is in charge? Or do they think they are in charge? Some people are not bothered that their little toy dog seems to run the household and may mistakenly call this being "spoiled." A better description would be lack of... Read >

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. All pup... Read >

Getting Ready For a New Toy Puppy

You might want to take a blanket or towel to the toy puppy breeder's home several days before bringing your puppy home. The goal here is to pick up the scent of the puppy, as well as his mother, littermates and breeder. When the toy puppy arrives in is ... Read >

Dog Comfort, Safety and Fashion with Collars and Leashes

Dog collars are practical and fashionable. A dog collar can hold your dog's identification which can be his ticket back home to you if he gets lost. A dog collar can also be your dog's most fashionable statement showing the world just how pampered and... Read >

Are Coats, Hats and Rain Gear A Necessity for Your Little

Are Coats, Hats and Rain Gear A Necessity for Your Little Dog? Since Mother Nature provides the dog with its own outer fur coat you might think why bother with anything else. Little dogs, however, lose their body heat more quickly than the bigger dogs... Read >

Why Should You Dress Your Dogs?

Dog fashions can be fun! Your dog can look flirty, funky, flashy or glamorous. Never before in the history of our dog have there been so many fun choices to make. There are clothes and shoes, and an overwhelming choice of collars, leashes and dog car... Read >

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. Prevention of dogs from engagi... Read >

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. Do you understand what it means if a Shih Tzu bares its teeth at you? Is your Shih Tzu warning you to back off or is your ... Read >

Purchasing Quality Dog Sweaters and Fleece T-shirts

Snoopy was comfortable sleeping in the snow on top of the dog house. Your pooch would rather stay warm in a comfortable sweater or fleece t-shirt. Today, dog sweaters and fleece t-shirts are quality garments. Don't even both with those silly acryli... Read >

Fashion Dogma

Where did it all begin? Some say the White House helped set the tone for dog fashion. Rex, the First Dog, as a public figure has put well-groomed dogs in the spotlight. He is quite a bit different from the low-keyed house dogs of administrations of t... Read >

Dog Sweaters You can Make on Your Own

There is a fantastic choice in sweater and fleece t shirt styles and colors. They can be adorned with hearts, crystals, bows, bowties, buttons, pockets, pearls, gold jewelry, and silver jewelry. They come trimmed in lace, denim, feathers, fur, faux fu... Read >

Shih Tzu Dog Shows

Shih Tzu dog shows and Shih Tzu dog breeding attracts the interest of people from all walks of life ranging from royalty to the lady next door. Ordinary family folk attend dog shows and compete successfully with top-quality dogs they have bred themselv... Read >