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27th March 2009
A Shih Tzu is an energetic little inside dog. To be an integral part of your family, your dog deserves some basic training so your pet knows what you expect. Consider these 5 tips for training Shih Tzu dogs.
1. Define your dog training goals.
Kn... Read >
Author: Al Bullington27th March 2009
Shih Tzu puppy training is essential if you're going to have a well-behaved adult Shih Tzu. It isn't that an older dog cannot be trained, but it's so much easier to start your dog off right. With just a few general training principles your puppy can get... Read >
Author: Al Bullington19th February 2008
The Shih Tzu puppies are excellent examples of toy breed dogs though they are not the delicate type that you would expect from a toy breed puppy. As you might expect, these dogs are not big in size and they also do not weigh much though they come in a var... Read >
Author: Rebecca Simpson11th February 2008
After discussing it with your family, everyone has come to the conclusion that they would like a dog. You have done some research, found an excellent breeder, and within a couple of months you have found a wonderful Shih Tzu puppy.
It is important to n... Read >
Author: Rebecca Simpson28th January 2008
It certainly does make a difference where you get your Shih Tzu puppy from. Don’t just go with any Internet ad or sign in a window saying “Shih Tzu Puppies For Sale!” Chances are all of the Shih Tzu puppies from those places are from inhumane pupp... Read >
Author: Rebecca Simpson23rd January 2008
Once you accept a Shih Tzu into your life, you marvel at how vivacious and friendly they are. They can help you cope with your problems by helping you take a different perspective – theirs. After a couple of years, you begin to wonder how you ever cou... Read >
Author: Rebecca Simpson22nd January 2008
The popular Shih Tzu breed has rich origins in royal Chinese history. Today’s Shih Tzu descends from dogs bred by Dowager Empress Tzu Hsi of Tibet, who rose to power in 1861 and died in 1908.
The Empress bred her dogs for traits like loyalty, good d... Read >
Author: Rebecca Simpson07th January 2008
Some dog owners often took for granted their Shih Tzu's dietary requirements. Some would just give anything even foods not specifically made for dogs while others give too large or too small quantity of food to their active Shih Tzu.
In order to mainta... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons21st May 2007
The Shih Tzu is a very cute dog that only weighs between eight and eleven pounds. The average height of a Shih Tzu is around eight inches. A Shih Tzu is considered to be a small but very sturdy dog. The Shih Tzu is often compared to the Lhasa Apso. A Shih... Read >
Author: Carl Johannsen17th November 2006
Active immunization is the introduction into the body of killed or satisfied microorganisms or their products for the purpose of stimulating the Shih Tzu's defense mechanism. This is the same concept that is applicable to the human species.
Historica... Read >
Author: Connie Limon16th November 2006
The first sense of a Shih Tzu puppy is ?scent.? The newborn Shih Tzu puppy will be able to smell the scent of the breeder immediately after the sac is broken. The Shih Tzu breeder is familiar with litters of Shih Tzu puppies before their eyes open. ... Read >
Author: Connie Limon04th 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... Read >
Author: Connie Limon04th October 2006
Adopting a Shih Tzu Puppy or Adult?
Everyone is surely going to get excited when trying to adopt a Shih Tzu. Truly a man's best friend, you can rely on your pet Shih Tzu in giving you company, cuddling up together and some can even guard your house.... Read >
Author: Connie Limon01st September 2006
Shih Tzu puppies begin to make noises shortly after their eyes open. They will also begin to try and get up and waddle around the whelping box at this time. Between 3 and 4 weeks you might want to provide new Shih Tzu puppies with a new safe daytime a... Read >
Author: Connie Limon31st August 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... Read >
Author: Connie Limon20th 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... Read >
Author: Connie Limon02nd 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.
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Author: Connie Limon14th 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... Read >
Author: Connie Limon02nd February 2006
A Shih Tzu show dog kennel should practice preventive medicine as the means of maintaining optimum health. The Shih Tzu show dog must be available for showing for extended periods of time. Preventive medicine is much more practical and is kinder to the ... Read >
Author: Connie Limon19th January 2006
It is necessary to examine your Shih Tzu matron's mammary glands daily, directly before whelping and throughout nursing and weaning periods. A secretion of moderately thick liquid clear or brown with streaks of white milk is normal. If this discharge ... Read >
Author: Connie Limon19th January 2006
Your Shih Tzu matron will keep her whelping box clean the first few weeks. She will stimulate her Shih Tzu puppies to eliminate and ingest their wastes. Newborn Shih Tzu puppies are born incompletely developed. The Shih Tzu matron must stimulate them... Read >
Author: Connie Limon16th January 2006
Whelping a litter Shih Tzu puppies can sometimes be physically and emotionally exhausting for both you and the Shih Tzu matron. Before you take your well deserved rest, be certain the Shih Tzu matron and Shih Tzu puppies are comfortable, each Shih Tzu ... Read >
Author: Connie Limon14th 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... Read >
Author: Connie Limon14th 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... Read >
Author: Connie Limon11th 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 ... Read >
Author: Connie Limon13th December 2005
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 >
Author: Connie Limon07th December 2005
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 >
Author: Connie Limon06th December 2005
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 >
Author: Connie Limon06th December 2005
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 >
Author: Connie Limon04th December 2005
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 >
Author: Connie Limon04th December 2005
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 fe... Read >
Author: Connie Limon04th December 2005
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 >
Author: Connie Limon02nd December 2005
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 >
Author: Connie Limon02nd December 2005
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 >
Author: Connie Limon01st December 2005
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 >
Author: Connie Limon27th November 2005
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 >
Author: Connie Limon27th November 2005
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 vig... Read >
Author: Connie Limon26th November 2005
The canine flu outbreak in the summer of 2005 can be thought of as equivalent to colds and flu that people get. It spreads much the same way, through direct contact, through the air, and through exposure to whatever the virus touches. The symptoms are s... Read >
Author: Connie Limon25th November 2005
With shih tzu as with people, some shih tzu and shih tzu puppies are naturally more bold and daring than others. When you watch a group of shih tzu puppies play, it will quickly become apparent which ones are bold and which ones are shy. Some of the shi... Read >
Author: Connie Limon24th November 2005
Every shih tzu owner must eventually deal with some unwanted behaviors on the part of their four legged companions. Some of the most frequently encountered training problems with shih tzu puppies and shih tzu dogs alike are jumping on people and performi... Read >
Author: Connie Limon22nd November 2005
Pulling on the leash is one of the most common misbehaviors seen on all kinds of dogs. Shih tzu puppies and adult shih tzu alike can often be seen taking their owners for walks, instead of the other way around. Pulling on the leash can be much more than... Read >
Author: Connie Limon20th November 2005
Problems with inappropriate urination are some of the most commonly encountered by shih tzu owners. As a matter of fact, inappropriate urination and defecation is the most frequently cited reason that owners surrender their animals to shelters.
Before... Read >
Author: Connie Limon18th November 2005
Crate training is one of the most effective ways of house breaking shih tzu puppies or shih tzu dogs. Crate training is very efficient, and very effective, since it uses the natural instinct of the dog to achieve the desired result of a clean house and a... Read >
Author: Connie Limon17th November 2005
Anyone who owns a shih tzu dog or shih tzu puppy will eventually run into the need to eliminate unwanted habits. While most shih tzu dogs are eager to please their owners and smart enough to do what is asked of them, it is important for the owner to prop... Read >
Author: Connie Limon17th November 2005
House training a shih tzu puppy is very important for the well being of both the shih tzu puppy and the owner. The number one reason that dogs are surrendered to animal shelters is problems with inappropriate elimination, so it is easy to see why proper ... Read >
Author: Connie Limon16th November 2005
The basis of training any shih tzu is winning its trust, confidence and respect. True training cannot begin until the shih tzu has accepted you as its leader, respects you and entrusted you with his or her confidence.
The mistake many shih tzu puppy o... Read >
Author: Connie Limon15th November 2005
House training is one of the most important elements of creating a well trained shih tzu and trusted family member. Problems with house training and similar issues are the number one reason that dogs are surrendered to shelters, so properly house trainin... Read >
Author: Connie Limon14th November 2005
The best house training uses the shih tzu's own instincts to avoid soiling its bed to train the shih tzu where and where not to eliminate. That is the basis behind crate training, in which the shih tzu is confined to its crate in the absence of the own... Read >
Author: Connie Limon14th November 2005
liminating biting behaviors
Bringing home a new shih tzu puppy is always an exciting time. Introducing the new shih tzu puppy to the family should be fun for both yourself and your shih tzu puppy. One of the first challenges, however, to the exciteme... Read >
Author: Connie Limon14th November 2005
Bringing home a new shih tzu puppy is always an exciting time for the entire family. Getting that new shih tzu puppy off the right start with proper training is very important to making that shih tzu puppy a valued member of his human family. There are a... Read >
Author: Connie Limon30th October 2005
Introducing a new puppy to an older dog can be trickey! New puppies often want to play. Old dogs usually don't and may not like puppies at all. A new puppy in the house is a big change to an older dog's life. You can help your older dog adjust to the new ... Read >
Author: Connie Limon30th October 2005
The most influential breeder in the early days of the Shih Tzu in North America was Swedish-born Ingrid Colwell. Noone has equaled her contribution to the breed. She was the daughter of Ingrid Engstrom.
Mrs. Colwell's original stock was 80 percent Scan... Read >
Author: Connie Limon30th October 2005
Do you have a shih tzu that paws at your arms or jumps up on your lap constantly? The cause might be that he needs lots more exercise, not necessarily direct attention, but just more exercise. Try taking your shih tzu for a vigorous walk. For some, 10 to ... Read >
Author: Connie Limon29th October 2005
A shih tzu that displays a fit of coughing, sneezing or snorting and who may appear unable to breathe could actually have a very minor diagnosis of: Inspiratory Dyspnea. This is not Kennel Cough and should not be mistaken for it. This has to do with the p... Read >
Author: Connie Limon
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