Connie Limon

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. Its charm, self confidence and alert countenance is certainly very alluring. The Shih Tzu is highly intelligent. The Shih Tzu's outgoing personality, big eye... Read >

Shih Tzu's Fight For Survival

In 1952 Elfreda Evans deliberately bred a Shih Tzu to a Pekingese. This was the "unthinkable," and was not taken well by many. However, Ms. Evans felt there were just too few Shih Tzus available to breed and those that were available were much too lar... Read >

Shih Tzu – Types of Dog Shows

There are two types of dog shows licensed by the American Kennel Club. One is the all-breed show. The all-breed show includes classes for all the recognized breeds, and groups of breeds such as all terriers, all toys. The second dog show is the speci... Read >

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. It is the Shih Tzu's unique head and expression that actually distinguishes the breed from two other related Oriental breeds, the Lhasa A... Read >

Grooming The Shih Tzu Pet Or Show Dog

The Shih Tzu with its long coat of hair requires regular, careful grooming. It is better to take a little time each day to keep the coat of your Shih Tzu in top shape than to allow it to go almost beyond repair. If you don't set aside each day to proper... Read >

Shih Tzu Topknots, Eyes And Ear Care

Shih Tzu Topknots, Eyes And Ear Care The standard coat of a Shih Tzu should be luxuriously long and dense with a good wooly undercoat. The hair on top of the head may be tied up. When a Shih Tzu is completely brushed and combed the Shih Tzu should h... Read >

The Secret Shih Tzu Of The Imperial Palace Do Live On In 2005

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. The ov... Read >

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. The Shih Tzu was a cherished, pampered pet of royal families in China for over a thousand years. As the Shih Tzu developed there evolved ... Read >

The History Of Shih Tzu Is Steeped In Mystery and Legends

The History Of Shih Tzu Is Steeped In Mystery and Legends I understand that Apso means dog, but could also mean "goat-like" or "shaggy" in the Tibetan language. To the Tibetan people it was used to mean "Temple Dog." In that connection it became kno... Read >

Your Shih Tzu Puppy In The Show Ring

Who gets a ribbon? Your Shih Tzu puppy or dog will receive a ribbon if your Shih Tzu puppy or dog places first through fourth position regardless of how many entries there are in each class at a dog show. The ribbons your Shih Tzu puppy or dog wins fro... Read >

Shih Tzu - An Overview Of Some Of The Point Show Classes

Puppy classes are for Shih Tzu nine months of age and over but under twelve months. The Shih Tzu must be whelped in the U.S.A. The Novice class is for Shih Tzu six months of age and over. The Shih Tzu must be whelped in the U.S.A. or Canada and ha... Read >

Tips For The Novice Shih Tzu Show Dog Handler

If you will not be hiring a professional Shih Tzu handler for the show ring, there are a few things you should know about how to protect yourself and your Shih Tzu so that neither of you are too discouraged right at the start. Try to remember a judge's... Read >

The Shih Tzu's 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. These two solid black Shih Tzu were probably ... Read >

The Tibetan Lion Dog (Shih Tzu)

The Tibetan Lion Dog (Shih Tzu) The earliest "Lion Dog" in Tibet had long hair, were small in size and similar to the Maltese in type. As Tibet and China exchanged traditions and beliefs of culture and religion, the exchange of dogs became a two-way ... Read >

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... Read >