Connie Limon

The Shih Tzu Tibetan Heritage

There has also been opinions that the Tibetan Lion Dog is the result of a cross between the Lhassa Terrier and the Pekingese. The dogs of each country, the Lhassa Terrier from Tibet and the Pekingese from China had been taken to the other country from ti... Read >

Shih Tzu Development In England

Following the political upheaval in China and the burning of the Imperial Palace, several Shih Tzu were found alive by British embassy staff and taken to England. The first Shih Tzu introduced in England were brought from Peking by General Sir Douglass a... Read >

Shih Tzu – Early Beginnings Of Our Beloved Shih Tzu And "White" Shih Tzu

In the Pavillion of Green Ripples in the Imperial Garden, Forbidden City, Beijing (formerly Peking), China, ShihTzu romped with each other, the enunchs, and the Empress and her attendants. Shih Tzu was a highly valued companion of the Palace. The Sum... Read >

Dealing With Problem Shih Tzu Puppy Behaviors

Everyone who owns a Shih Tzu puppy or Shih Tzu dog will eventually have to deal with and correct less than desirable behaviors on the part of their companion animal. There are a number of behaviors that should be nipped in the bud, including: Jumping u... Read >

Shih Tzu - Birth Process/Difficult Deliveries

Most Shih Tzu puppies present themselves normally at birth. There are times, very few times, of which I have experienced with the Shih Tzu, that required assistance. Usually the most difficult Shih Tzu puppy birth is the first one. Delivery of a dry Sh... Read >

Shih Tzu - The Meaning Of Shih Tzu Markings

Shih Tzu were seen to have a number of characteristics that were believed to be comparable to characteristics of Buddha. The white mark on the forehead of the Shih Tzu was perceived as the energy center, often called the third eye or sixth chakra, and is... Read >

The Hotly Contested Question Of Shih Tzu Size Part III

There is a highly important article presented by a Norweigan Shih Tzu fancier of which the author's name is not given. It is thought to be almost certain, however, the article was written by Dr. Walter Young, author of Some Canine Breeds of Asia. The ... Read >

Shih Tzu – The Hotly Contested Shih Tzu Size Part II

In addition to the writings of Colonel Burkhardt regarding the practice of cross-breeding the Shih Tzu with Pekingese to reduce size, there is also published information of a booklet by Madam Lu expressing a similar opinion. These writings were done by s... Read >

Teaching A Shih Tzu To Accept The Collar And Leash

Learning to walk on a collar and leash is the basis of all further training for every Shih Tzu puppy. Until the Shih Tzu puppy has learned to accept the collar and leash, it will be impossible to perform any additional training. The first step toward ... Read >

Teaching Your Shih Tzu With Confidence And Respect

The first thing that any successful animal trainer must do is win the confidence and respect of the animal to be trained. This important piece of advice definitely applies to the training of Shih Tzu. As social pack animals, dogs have a natural need to ... Read >

Shih Tzu - The Hotly Contested Question Of Shih Tzu Size

Shih Tzu – The Hotly Contested Question Of Shih Tzu Size Part I Throughout the entire period of Shih Tzu development in the United States no other topic about the Shih Tzu has been more hotly contested than Shih Tzu size. When the standard was establi... Read >

Tips On Housetraining Your New Shih Tzu Puppy

House training a Shih Tzu puppy is one of the first, and one of the most important things, that any new Shih Tzu puppy owner must do. It is easy to get frustrated if you do not understand the basics of this important process, so we have put together a few... Read >

Do You Want Your Shih Tzu To Become A Show Dog?

Did you know that... there are "mock" dog shows, called match shows, where you and your Shih Tzu puppy go through many of the procedures of a regular dog show, but do not gain points toward championship? You realize your Shih Tzu is developing beyo... Read >

Teaching Your Shih Tzu Not To Bite

Biting is one of those things that every Shih Tzu puppy seems to do, and every Shih Tzu puppy must be taught not to do. Like many behaviors, such as jumping up on people, biting and nipping can seem cute when the Shih Tzu puppy is small, but much less so... Read >

Dealing With Housetraining Your Shih Tzu

House training is one of those issues that every Shih Tzu owner must grapple with. In most cases house training is the first major milestone in the relationship between owner and Shih Tzu, and it can sometimes be difficult and confusing for owner and Shi... Read >