14th January 2006
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 Hold the Shih Tzu puppy in a position of presentation to prevent it from being withdrawn back into the b...
14th January 2006
Nursing bottles for orphaned Shih Tzu puppies can be obtained through the veterinarian, pet supplier, wholesale catalogs or the internet. You should purchase several nipple styles to see which works best for you and your Shih Tzu.
Shih Tzu puppies c...
14th January 2006
It is not difficult to learn the correct tube feeding procedure. Purchase the tube feeder through your veterinarian, who will be able to equip you with the correct diameter catheter and syringe size for your Shih Tzu. Sterilize both catheter and syring...
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 bree...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
