14th January 2006
If you want to save your orphaned Shih Tzu puppies you must be totally dedicated to them on a 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week basis for the first few weeks of life. Raising orphaned Shih Tzu puppies is the most challenging and taxing task any Shih Tzu breed...
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11th January 2006
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. The manner in which a Shih Tzu matron accepts or rejects her offspring is often in direct response to your attitude or...
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08th January 2006
When you set up your Shih Tzu Groom Shop work area, have everything close at hand. Leave plenty of space for your work area.
The Grooming Table
Your Shih Tzu Groom Shop grooming table should be in the lightest part of the room. Near a window i...
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05th January 2006
Naming Your Shih Tzu Grooming Shop
Your Shih Tzu Grooming Shop's name should be carefully planned. The name will become your trademark. Try to think of a name that is short, appealing and describes you as a Shih Tzu Groomer Specialist. Some names ...
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04th January 2006
Three factors to consider in planning and opening a Shih Tzu Groom Shop are:
1. Shop design
2. Working to achieve maximum production
3. Business management
Shop Interior Design
How you decorate will render your Shih Tzu Groom Shop attractive ...
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01st January 2006
The Appointment Book
A Shih Tzu beauty parlor should operate much the same as a human beauty parlor. The most essential record is the appointment book. The Shih Tzu dog grooming business relies on a regular schedule. The appointment book will prov...
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30th December 2005
Cost of investment:
The major elements involved in setting up a Shih Tzu Groom Shop are:
1. Rent and security deposits.
2. Renovation
3. Tools and equipment
4. Furniture and fixtures
5. Legal fees
6. Insurance
7. Advertising
8. Supplies
9...
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28th December 2005
The Shih Tzu is one of the rare breeds that actually have hair like humans instead of fur. A Shih Tzu's hair is its crowning glory.
Blow-Drying:
The reason for blow-drying your Shih Tzu's hair after a bath is to get the coat as fluffy as possible...
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26th December 2005
Proper coat texture of your show dog Shih Tzu will be checked during the show dog judge's examination. Proper coat texture of a show dog Shih Tzu should be lustrous. A lustrous Shih Tzu show dog coat is achieved by good nutrition, and high quality gro...
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24th December 2005
Show Dog Judging The Head, Body and Hindquarters
The Head:
The show dog judge will ask you to place your Shih Tzu show dog on the table. The Shih Tzu show dog judge will then get the first close look at your Shih Tzu's expression. He will be looking...
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18th December 2005
Shih Tzu belong to people. They do not belong exclusively to the show dog world. Shih Tzu were bred for centuries to be affectionate companions for people and they certainly excel and do a fantastic job at doing just that. All Shih Tzu are by their v...
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17th December 2005
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. The Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama was believed to be a reincarnation o...
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17th December 2005
A shih tzu that may display a fit of coughing, sneezing or snorting where they appear unable to breathe, with eyes bulging and the neck extended can be very scary for the dog and the owner who has never seen it before. This is not Kennel Cough and shou...
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17th December 2005
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. However, we have fossil records that tell us the brachycephalic (short-skulled, short-nosed, flat-...
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17th December 2005
Everyday more and more money is being spent on pets including the Shih Tzu. The professional Shih Tzu groomer is a rather unique entry in the professional world. Outside the family and the Shih Tzu's vet, the professional Shih Tzu groomer is the one p...
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