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Shih Tzu - Proper Use Of Clippers And Scissors

The proper use of clippers and scissoring skill are the major elements in Shih Tzu grooming. Probably the best known quality clipper in the world is the Oster clipper. Models most used by professional groomers are the A5 and A2. The difference between ... Read >

Shih Tzu – Empress Dowager – Patroness Of The Palace Dog The Shih Tzu

There is evidence that Maltese type dogs were present in China as early as 8000 B.C. Maltese are white. It is very likely these white Maltese type dogs were interbred in Tibet with Tibetan Terriers to produce the Lhasa Apso type temple dogs. Those pres... Read >

Shih Tzu - Housetraining Your Shih Tzu The Right Way

House training your Shih Tzu properly is one of the most important aspects of Shih Tzu ownership. More dogs are surrendered to animal shelters for elimination problems than for any other reason, so proper house training can literally be a lifesaver.The mo... Read >

Shih Tzu – A Secret Treasure Of Happiness In The Imperial Palace

Eunuchs and their personal hierarchies ran the Imperial households. Li Lien-Yang whom Tzu Hsi (The Empress Dowager) named Chief Eunuch was made responsible for overseeing the breeding and Shih Tzu selections to be presented to her for possibilities of bec... Read >

Shih Tzu - The Melody Of Brushing And Combing Your Shih Tzu

These five steps are the fundamentals of Shih Tzu and any dog breed grooming procedure are: 1. Brushing and Combing 2. Bathing 3. Blow Drying 4. Ear Cleaning 5. Nail Trimming The Shih Tzu is typical of a longhaired breed requiring constant coat... Read >

Shih Tzu Grooming – Techniques Of Ear Cleaning And Nail Trimming

Ear Cleaning:Cleaning the ears of your Shih Tzu is a simple chore. With the Shih Tzu being a long-haired breed, problems can arise if ears nor cleaned regularly. The hair in the ears of a Shih Tzu will grow long, knot up, mat and eventually interfere with... Read >

Shih Tzu - Training With A Head Collar

There are many devices used in the world of shih tzu training, and some are obviously more effective than others. One of the shih tzu training devices that does work well, however, is known collectively as the head collar. The head collar is a device ... Read >

Shih Tzu – Tricks And Tools Of Shih Tzu Grooming

Shih Tzu – Tricks And Tools Of Shih Tzu GroomingBrushing and combing out the Shih Tzu coat of hair is the most laborious and time-consuming chore in Shih Tzu dog grooming. A knowledge of some "tricks of the trade" will help cut down on this labor ti... Read >

Shih Tzu - Bathing Your Shih Tzu

There is a professional and an amateur way to bath your Shih Tzu. Bathing your Shih Tzu should be done only after the coat is thoroughly brushed and combed. The professional will prepare all necessary materials to be ready at hand before putting the Shih ... Read >

Shih Tzu - Is A Training Collar Right For Your Shih Tzu

There are many excellent training devices that can be used when training your Shih Tzu. The most basic piece of equipment that every Shih Tzu owner should own is a quality training collar. There are many different types of training collars, and these devi... Read >

Shih Tzu Grooming Is Art, Skill, Trade, And A Profession

Shih Tzu grooming can be compared to human beauty culture because it is the beautification of the Shih Tzu breed. The art of Shih Tzu grooming is aimed at creating a reasonable facsimile of a normal specimen of the Shih Tzu breed. The attendance of Shih T... Read >

Shih Tzu - Birth Process/Normal Deliveries

A shih tzu mother's instinct to nurture begins with her first shih tzu puppy delivery. Praise your shih tzu mother through labor and delivery. Try not to express disgust, fear or overexcitement. A breeder's expressions and emotions can have a deleterious ... Read >

Shih Tzu - Socializing And Introducing A New Shih Tzu Puppy

Bringing a new shih tzu puppy into the household is always an exciting and fun time. Everyone wants to play with, cuddle and hold the little ball of fur. The last thing on the minds of most new shih tzu puppy owners is training the new addition, but it ... Read >

Shih Tzu - Teach Your Shih Tzu To Chew Appropriate Items

Chewing is something that comes naturally to every dog including the shih tzu. Every dog feels the instinctual need to sharpen its teeth and hone his biting skills. Chewing on the right things, like specially designed chew toys for instance, can even he... Read >

Shih Tzu - Birth Process/Clearing Passages

Shih Tzu puppies are often born with amniotic fluid present in their lungs. As they take they first breaths a shih tzu puppy may inhale amniotic fluid left in the oral cavities, mouth and nasal passages. These first breaths will be neither lusty nor vigor... Read >