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  • Show Dog Requirements For The Shih Tzu And Other Purebred Dogs
    There are rules and regulations you must follow if you want to show your Shih Tzu or any breed of dog. Among those rules are:

    • To compete in conformation, your Shih Tzu or other breed of dog must be a purebred registered with a kennel club.
  • The Highly Esteemed Japanese Chin Makes It Way To Britain And America
    The Japanese Chin was very fortunate to be held in such high esteem in Japan. This was not the case with many other dogs in Japan during the 1800’s. One writer, Griffis, wrote in the Corea: the Hermit Nation (1882) that “in Japan, dogs are held in very little honor except the ‘chin’ or Japanese Spaniel.”
  • Be A Shih Tzu Show Dog Spectator First
    If you are planning to show your Shih Tzu, your first experiences with conformation should be as a spectator. You need to do some studying and practicing before actually going into a show with your Shih Tzu. Leave the Shih Tzu behind.
  • Scissoring Techniques For Poodle Grooming
    The Poodle’s origin is controversial. Many countries have claimed the origin of the Poodle. Some say it is Germany. Other says it is Denmark, and of course, France says the Poodle’s origin belongs to them. Even Russia claims the Poodle’s origin. Many say, however, the Poodle’s most likely place of origin is Germany.
  • Breeding To The Akc Shih Tzu Standard
    There is more than one area of the Shih Tzu that is considered in terms of “breeding to the AKC Shih Tzu Standard. I have been on Shih Tzu Puppies for sale websites in which they will state: “We breed to the AKC standard.” We do not breed “imperial or teacup” Shih Tzu.
  • Choose A Happy, Lively Japanese Chin Puppy
    A Japanese Chin is a very happy little dog. A good specimen of the Japanese chin is usually very beautiful, outgoing and charming.

    They have a few characteristics similar to a cat. They will hold toys, or certain types of food between their front paws.
  • Pet Care Home Business
    How would like your very own “legitimate” home business? Today we are absolutely overwhelmed with people telling us about home business opportunities. Most of them are not legitimate home business opportunities.

    If you are a lover of pets the array of products and service businesses for pet owners is absolutely “limitless.” We all know from our own pet owner experiences just how much we love our pets.
  • Basics Of A Shih Tzu Dog Show
    If you have never gone to a Shih Tzu or any breed dog show you might wonder exactly what the judge will be doing.

    The judge will look into the mouth of the Shih Tzu or other dog breed to check for the correct number of teeth and the bite.
  • Pancreatitis In The Shih Tzu
    It is very important to feed your Shih Tzu a well-balanced diet of pet food and not table scraps. Pancreatitis is a severe inflammation of the pancreas that can result from feeding your Shih Tzu table scraps.

    A Shih Tzu with pancreatitis may suddenly vomit, become dehydrated, be lethargic and have diarrhea.
  • Controlling Brucellosis In Your Shih Tzu Breeding Kennel
    Are you thinking about breeding your Shih Tzu or you are already an established Shih Tzu kennel? You might think about having your Shih Tzu tested for Brucellosis on a regular basis.

    Brucellosis is a bacterial disease known very well by food animal producers. Brucellosis can cause a number of breeding problems such as abortions, infertility and decreased milk yield in cattle.
  • Establish A Good Sleep Routine To Keep Headaches At Bay
    Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Not getting enough sleep or not sleeping well can make you irritable. Everyone needs a good night’s sleep to give them enough energy to face the day ahead. Headaches can interfere with sleep and sleeping well. It can become a cycle. Sleeping poorly sometimes triggers more headaches.
  • Congestive Heart Failure Common In Older Small Breeds Such As The Shih Tzu
    Congestive heart failure is a serious condition that does affect older small breeds such as our beloved Shih Tzu. Congestive heart failure is defined as the heart’s inability to function normally, which leads to excessive retention of water and salt causing fluid build-up in the lungs.
  • Epilepsy In The Shih Tzu And Other Dog Breeds
    Epilepsy can affect any breed of dog, which includes our beloved Shih Tzu. There is a higher incidence of epilepsy in pure breed dogs of any size than in mixed breed dogs. For this reason the condition is likely to be inherited.
  • Tips On Becoming The Shih Tzu Pack Leader
    Thirty five years or so ago people trained dogs almost exclusively with force. Recently dog training, which includes our beloved Shih Tzu, consists of head halters with no corrections. Some trainers feel this is wrong because of the explosion of dominance and aggressive dog problems found in family pets. These same trainers feel the correct position about dog training and Shih Tzu training is in the middle.
  • Help For The Shih Tzu With Thunderstorm Phobia
    Is your Shih Tzu afraid of thunderstorms? In this article read how you can manage your Shih Tzu’s thunderstorm phobia.

    Dogs are able to sense thunderstorms an hour or more before they hit. If your Shih Tzu is one with a thunderstorm phobia they may begin to pant, pace, salivate and paw at doors excessively long before the storm ever hits.
  • Shih Tzu Eating Feces: Why?
    If your Shih Tzu eats its own feces as well as the feces of its companions do not be alarmed and feel as though you have gotten a Shih Tzu from a breeder that was not reputable or some other cause. Behavioral research now says the idea that it is a dietary deficiency or a pancreatic enzyme deficiency is not even the source. Dogs in general are historically scavengers and this is believed to be a scavenger behavior.
  • Grooming And Beautifying Your Shih Tzu
    Although the day-to-day care of the show dog exceeds the grooming required for a pet dog, the groomer has a responsibility to perform a work of art in both cases.

    Training and experience helps a groomer to look at a photograph of any Shih Tzu and to know instantly which bits of hair are clipped or scissor.
  • Shih Tzu Grooming Behavior Modification Tips
    Does your Shih Tzu wiggle and squirm, back off and fight you what seems every bit of the way when you try to groom him or her?

    First examine your own technique. Are you being a little too rough?


    It is also true that some Shih Tzu never do get to like or learn to like grooming sessions.
  • Shih Tzu Find A New Home In The West
    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. When they returned to England, they brought with them two Shih Tzu, a dog called Hibou and a bitch called Shu-ssa.
  • Does Your Shih Tzu Suffer From Incessant Scratching?
    A lot of dogs and the Shih Tzu seen in vet offices are there for excessive scratching. What causes excessive scratching in the Shih Tzu and other canine breeds more than in cats, horses or any other animal species?

    The three biggest reasons for excessive scratching include:
  • Reverend D. Allan Easton's Theory Regarding The "imperial" Shih Tzu
    Reverend D. Allan Easton was a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland and a Member of the American Oriental Society, the China Institute of America, and the Tibet Society of the United Kingdom, and the International Platform Association which unites public speakers and writers of the free world.
  • 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 becoming part of her “Shih Tzu entourage.”
  • Bottle Feeding Orphan Shih Tzu Puppies
    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.
  • Tips Of How To Achieve A Beautiful Coated Shih Tzu
    There is nothing more beautiful than a just groomed and well groomed Shih Tzu. A Shih Tzu is a beautifully-coated dog. When you take the time to cultivate the Shih Tzu’s thick, luxurious coat it is truly a joy to behold.
  • Are Coats, Hats And Rain Gear A Necessity For Your Shih Tzu?
    Since Mother Nature provides the Shih Tzu 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. Small Shih Tzu usually have a nice coat of hair, however, their small size still makes it necessary to add a little something else for colder temperatures.
  • Shih Tzu Comfort, Safety And Fashion With Collars And Leashes
    Shih Tzu collars are practical and fashionable. A Shih Tzu collar can hold your Shih Tzu’s identification which can be his ticket back home to you if he gets lost. A Shih Tzu collar can also be your Shih Tzu’s most fashionable statement showing the world just how pampered and stylish he is.
  • Shih Tzu Mammary Gland Care After Whelping
    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 is bloody or yellowish in color you need to consult with your vet.
  • Shih Tzu – Reviving Lifeless Shih Tzu Puppies At Birth
    If a Shih Tzu puppy’s progress is impeded, staying too long in the birth canal, it may be visibly lifeless. Some of these Shih Tzu puppies may have a faint heartbeat but no respiratory response. Others may show neither condition of life. A few visibly stillborn Shih Tzu puppies will respond to efforts of resuscitation.
  • 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 established it was hoped all Shih Tzu fanciers would settle down and breed exactly to that standard. It has never been the case. Controversy over Shih Tzu size still rages.
  • 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 someone connected with the newly formed Peking Kennel Club.
  • 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 time to time.
  • 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 to know exactly what did happen.
  • 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 affair as well.


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