http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com It is an exciting time when trying to adopt a dog. Dogs are man's best friend for sure. Your pet dog will give you company. Cuddle up together. Some dogs can even guard your house. First step is to review your personal lifestyle and needs when adopti... http://www.articlealley.com/article_103369_54.html 16th November 2006 Time Management Tips for Working Moms When you walk in the door, you see a stack of papers floating around your desk, and when you go home, just as at the office, you can’t find those important papers you need so desperately to stay out of trouble or... http://www.articlealley.com/article_96170_24.html 26th October 2006 Simple Tips to Improve Your Communication/Relationship Skills Have you ever been to a function in a room full of strangers and found yourself lost for words? The art of introducing yourself to others and creating small talk may come natural for som... http://www.articlealley.com/article_94366_24.html 13th October 2006 Does Your Shih Tzu Suffer From Heartworms? Dog heartworm is a common disease among canines in the United States. Discovered in 1856, the worms mainly live in your dog's heart and major blood vessels. The worms, especially on worst cases, seriously ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_92857_54.html 05th October 2006 Ah, Shih Tzu puppies….so adorable, filled with boundless energy and curious about any-and-everything around them. Taking the appropriate steps to puppy-proof your home will go a long way in protecting these little ones from harm. Your precautions will a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_92434_54.html 04th October 2006 In North America, it is estimated that 50 to 60 percent of the population is affected by winter depression. There is a broad spectrum of symptoms that arise, from a change in sleep patterns and weight gain, to overwhelming suicidal thoughts and the unfort... http://www.articlealley.com/article_92271_24.html 04th October 2006 If you're looking to lose some unwanted body fat, this article will show a few simple, proven ways to shed more fat in less time. Drink more water throughout the day. Drinking water will help you feel fuller throughout the day. You will be less like... http://www.articlealley.com/article_89299_23.html 27th September 2006 Have you wanted to visit friends or relatives, or perhaps hike the trails at a scenic park? Did concerns over leaving your pet behind prevent you from going? Traveling with your pet is easier than you think. Air travel with pets falls into two categor... http://www.articlealley.com/article_88756_54.html 24th September 2006 Early in the lives of the Shih Tzu puppies, the very best of care is crucial to well-rounded Shih Tzu puppy development. Dams and their litters do not survive alone. There is more to raising Shih Tzu and the Toy breed puppies in general than truly me... http://www.articlealley.com/article_84776_54.html 31st August 2006 A good obedience class to train your Chihuahua is always helpful. However, you don't have to go to obedience classes. Many classes are especially for handling big, out-of-control dogs and may emphasize force methods to try and dominate and calm these ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_46014_54.html 20th April 2006 If you are looking for a dog that weighs only a few pounds with a big spirit, the Yorkshire terrier or Yorkie may be just for you. The background of the Yorkie goes back to the 18th century. During the Industrial Revolution in England, Scotsmen left t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_43339_54.html 12th April 2006 The choices for pet carriers have become dizzying! You can spend anywhere from $30 up to $1,000. There are pink carriers, crocodile-style, and genuine leather carriers, carriers that allow your dog's head to stick out and other carriers that make it i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_42696_54.html 08th April 2006 You have purchased your Chihuahua puppy and now preparing to bring it home. You want your new family member to feel comfortable in its new home and you want your home to survive this new family member. How should you prepare? First of all decide wh... http://www.articlealley.com/article_41790_54.html 05th April 2006 According to the AKC standard a Chihuahua should not exceed 6 pounds. In real life, however, they do. Some Chihuahuas weigh in at 10 pounds or more. Some Chihuahua have longer legs and are lighter boned that is described in the AKC standard. Their m... http://www.articlealley.com/article_41139_54.html 02nd April 2006 Try not to take your new puppy to the vet the very first day you bring him home. Allow your new toy puppy to get acquainted with its new family, home and surroundings. Do take your toy puppy to the vet within 48 to 72 hours and begin to establish a ra... http://www.articlealley.com/article_40704_54.html 01st April 2006 First of all you want your Chihuahua to look like a Chihuahua. He or she should be a tiny dog with a fairly stocky build. The head of a Chihuahua is rounded; the muzzle is short and not squashed in. A Chihuahua's ears stand erect. As young Chihuahua... http://www.articlealley.com/article_39576_54.html 31st March 2006 Toy puppies will not be able to chew their way through a whole lot of surfaces, but they can chew at irreplaceable furniture and moldings enough to do quite a bit of damage. Be sure to puppy-proof your home before the curious, mischievous and "teething... http://www.articlealley.com/article_39412_54.html 28th March 2006 By nature, Shih Tzu is generally not an aggressive type of dog. However, there are exceptions and in this article I will discuss 4 types of dog aggression that could be a warning sign to the owner that his Shih Tzu is in need of professional help. F... http://www.articlealley.com/article_39311_54.html 28th March 2006 The Chihuahua is one of the few breeds native to the Americans. Ancestors of the Chihuahua trace back to the early Olmec, Toletec and Aztec civilizations of Central American and Mexico. It remains a secret, however, how the Chihuahua originated, how... http://www.articlealley.com/article_39007_54.html 28th March 2006 When Xavier Cugat, the rumba king, appeared with his Chihuahuas in movies and on television in the late 1930s and 1940s the Chihuahua breed received great exposure and became quite popular. Because of the Chihuahua's exposure in movies and television... http://www.articlealley.com/article_38627_54.html 27th March 2006 Barking is probably one of the most negative qualities attributed to dogs and/or Shih Tzu. Incessant barking is always irritating to owners and anyone surrounding the incessant barking dog or Shih Tzu. Shih Tzu barks for a variety of reasons. Owner... http://www.articlealley.com/article_38395_54.html 25th March 2006 Does your little toy dog know who is in charge? Or do they think they are in charge? Some people are not bothered that their little toy dog seems to run the household and may mistakenly call this being "spoiled." A better description would be lack of... http://www.articlealley.com/article_38389_54.html 25th March 2006 Shih Tzu puppies, like children, will never be perfect in behaviors. A certain amount of tolerance is expected, but it is well to understand a Shih Tzu puppy's messages so you can react to reshape unwanted behaviors when limits are exceeded. All pup... http://www.articlealley.com/article_37248_54.html 20th March 2006 You might want to take a blanket or towel to the toy puppy breeder's home several days before bringing your puppy home. The goal here is to pick up the scent of the puppy, as well as his mother, littermates and breeder. When the toy puppy arrives in is ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_37246_54.html 20th March 2006 Dog collars are practical and fashionable. A dog collar can hold your dog's identification which can be his ticket back home to you if he gets lost. A dog collar can also be your dog's most fashionable statement showing the world just how pampered and... http://www.articlealley.com/article_36966_54.html 17th March 2006 Are Coats, Hats and Rain Gear A Necessity for Your Little Dog? Since Mother Nature provides the dog with its own outer fur coat you might think why bother with anything else. Little dogs, however, lose their body heat more quickly than the bigger dogs... http://www.articlealley.com/article_35753_54.html 13th March 2006 Dog fashions can be fun! Your dog can look flirty, funky, flashy or glamorous. Never before in the history of our dog have there been so many fun choices to make. There are clothes and shoes, and an overwhelming choice of collars, leashes and dog car... http://www.articlealley.com/article_35211_54.html 12th March 2006 The same tensions that occur in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder occur in dogs and Shih Tzu occasionally. Arising out of stress and conflict the obsessive-compulsive behaviors have some soothing effects on mood. Prevention of dogs from engagi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_35081_54.html 12th March 2006 Generally speaking Shih Tzu should not be aggressive at all. However, with any breed of dog aggressive behaviors can and do occur. Do you understand what it means if a Shih Tzu bares its teeth at you? Is your Shih Tzu warning you to back off or is yo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_35079_54.html 12th March 2006 Snoopy was comfortable sleeping in the snow on top of the dog house. Your pooch would rather stay warm in a comfortable sweater or fleece t-shirt. Today, dog sweaters and fleece t-shirts are quality garments. Don't even both with those silly acryli... http://www.articlealley.com/article_34673_54.html 11th March 2006 Where did it all begin? Some say the White House helped set the tone for dog fashion. Rex, the First Dog, as a public figure has put well-groomed dogs in the spotlight. He is quite a bit different from the low-keyed house dogs of administrations of t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_34318_54.html 09th March 2006 There is a fantastic choice in sweater and fleece t shirt styles and colors. They can be adorned with hearts, crystals, bows, bowties, buttons, pockets, pearls, gold jewelry, and silver jewelry. They come trimmed in lace, denim, feathers, fur, faux fu... http://www.articlealley.com/article_34316_54.html 09th March 2006 Shih Tzu dog shows and Shih Tzu dog breeding attracts the interest of people from all walks of life ranging from royalty to the lady next door. Ordinary family folk attend dog shows and compete successfully with top-quality dogs they have bred themselv... http://www.articlealley.com/article_33954_54.html 07th March 2006 Before you bring your toy dog into its new home you will need to do some shopping for it. Basic equipment might include but is not limited to: 1. Sleeping basket or dog bed. 2. Blankets 3. Two dishes or bowls (for water and dog food) 4. Dog Foo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_33916_54.html 07th March 2006 A dog's color chart is grouped under four categories: 1. Autumn 2. Winter 3. Spring 4. Summer Autumn: Hair: Golden brown, red, auburn or chestnut. Eyes: Dark brown, hazel or dark green. Typical breeds: Brussels Griffons, Pomeranians, ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_33377_54.html 06th March 2006 It is important for anyone planning to groom Shih Tzu to know the correct way to groom. With Shih Tzu show dogs there is absolutely no room for mistakes. Grooming a Shih Tzu show dog could represent the difference between winning and losing. Correct ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_33294_54.html 05th March 2006 Dress up your little dog in fabulous pet fashions. The two of you will meet new people. It would be hard for others to notice how cute your little guy is in that Hawaiian shirt as you stroll along your usual walking paths. He will definitely enjoy al... http://www.articlealley.com/article_32853_54.html 05th March 2006 Small dogs have charm and personality. Over the course of time more and more new breeds have been created by selectively breeding dogs with a certain external appearance and certain character traits. Small dog breeds came into our existence for vario... http://www.articlealley.com/article_32468_54.html 05th March 2006 Do not wait too long to start grooming your Shih Tzu. It is hard to make brushing a positive experience if you wait until your Shih Tzu is matted and start by yanking out the mats and tangles. If this becomes necessary, carefully clip out mats, then b... http://www.articlealley.com/article_32423_54.html 05th March 2006 Brushing your Shih Tzu is the foundation to keeping your Shih Tzu's hair healthy and beautiful. Without proper and regular brushing, clipping and bathing won't give your Shih Tzu a good looking body of hair. Shih Tzu can have different types of ha... http://www.articlealley.com/article_32246_54.html 04th March 2006 There are over 65 million dogs in the United States. Every one of them is special. Whether your dog is the family pet or a Westminster champion, you have an awesome treasure. There is no other creature as close and integrated into the human psyche an... http://www.articlealley.com/article_32243_54.html 04th March 2006 The show dog Shih Tzu owner who does not want to groom his Shih Tzu himself should know what must be done and when. This knowledge is necessary so he/she can take the Shih Tzu to a professional groomer or handler for show grooming at the right time. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_32065_54.html 02nd March 2006 If you don't have good equipment there is no way you will have a well groomed Shih Tzu. As with all jobs, proper tools are essential to doing a job well. Clippers One of the most important pieces of equipment is the clipper. For a Shih Tzu owner... http://www.articlealley.com/article_32064_54.html 02nd March 2006 Scissors are needed for Shih Tzu grooming. The "barber type" with the sharp, straight edge is used for most scissoring. The barber type scissors are used for cutting the hair of a Shih Tzu to the correct length for a fine finishing touch. A toenail... http://www.articlealley.com/article_32055_54.html 02nd March 2006 Before your baby arrives, imagine what your dog's behavior might be around an infant. Plan your schedule. Dogs like routine. Establish a schedule for your dog before the baby arrives and stick to it. Schedule should include: 1. Walking time... http://www.articlealley.com/article_31855_54.html 24th February 2006 Your little dog has just as much intelligence and instincts as the larger 150 pound dogs. Sometimes these little dogs forget they are little. When he growls and snaps at bigger dogs it is most likely he figures that he is safer being the aggressor. Y... http://www.articlealley.com/article_31244_54.html 22nd February 2006 Small toy dogs teach us more about the mystery and magic of canines than the larger dog breeds. Sharing your life with a toy dog can be one of the most enjoyable and intimate experiences you will have with a pet. These little guys will follow you from... http://www.articlealley.com/article_29566_54.html 16th February 2006 Lady Brownrigg of England first obtained a Shih Tzu in 1928. She was around 30 years of age, was a much-traveled lady and was very fond of birds and animals. Her husband was an Assistant Adjutant and Quarter-master General to the North China command. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_29271_54.html 14th February 2006 All Shih Tzu puppies need to learn to tolerate grooming at an early age. Grooming your Shih Tzu is more than cosmetic. A matted Shih Tzu is uncomfortable and subject to skin irritations and infections. Unclipped toenails will grow and curve, distor... http://www.articlealley.com/article_29131_54.html 14th February 2006 The American Canine Association, Inc. is America's largest veterinary health tracking canine tracking registry. They are dedicated to positive change and improved registry standards for the canine industry, which includes our beloved Shih Tzu. Their... http://www.articlealley.com/article_28617_54.html 12th February 2006