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All About Blow-Drying Your Shih Tzu’s Hair
The Shih Tzu is one of the rare breeds that actually have hair like humans instead of fur.
An Overview Of Dog Shows
Puppy classes are for Shih Tzu nine months of age and over but under twelve months.
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.
Bottle Feeding Orphan Shih Tzu Puppies
Nursing bottles for orphaned Shih Tzu puppies can be obtained through the veterinarian,
Caring for Unthrifty and Premature Shih Tzu Puppies
If this is your Shih Tzu matron’s first litter she may become nervous or even terrified.
Chihuahua Puppy Is Coming Home
You have purchased your Chihuahua puppy and now preparing to bring it home.
Choosing a Chihuahua Puppy
First of all you want your Chihuahua to look like a Chihuahua.
Creating A Breeding/Shih Tzu
Natural breedings don't always occur. Timing is critical. Even when you think the time is right, the femal may refuse to stand for the male or the male may not be interested in the female.
Dealing With Housetraining Your Shih Tzu
House training is one of those issues that every Shih Tzu owner must grapple with.
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.
Do You Want A Show Dog Or Cute Companion Shih Tzu?
Shih Tzu belong to people. They do not belong exclusively to the show dog world.
Do You Want To Show Your Shih Tzu?
Did you know that... there are "mock" dog shows, called match shows
Dog Comfort, Safety and Fashion with Collars and Leashes
Dog collars are practical and fashionable. A dog collar can hold your dog’s identification
Dog Fashions are Hot!
Making your dog as cute as it can be is a very enjoyable and fun task.
Dog Sweaters You can Make on Your Own
There is a fantastic choice in sweater and fleece t shirt styles and colors. They can be adorned with hearts, crystals, bows
Dogs with Obsessive- Compulsive Behaviors
The same tensions that occur in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder occur in dogs and Shih Tzu occasionally.
Fashion Dogma
Where did it all begin? Some say the White House helped set the tone for dog fashion.
From Your New Puppy’s Eye View
Can you imagine yourself as a puppy? Suddenly you’re taken from a warm and familiar setting where doggy mom and human mom lived,
Getting a New Shih Tzu Puppy to Tolerate Grooming
All Shih Tzu puppies need to learn to tolerate grooming at an early age.
Getting Ready For a New Toy Puppy
You might want to take a blanket or towel to the toy puppy breeder’s home several days before bringing your puppy home.
Have You Ever Heard of These Dog Foods?
If you have not heard of Life's Abundance All Natural Premium Dog Food the reason is not because Life's Abundance is a no good dog food.....
Help with Choosing the Right Dog Carrier
The choices for pet carriers have become dizzying! You can spend anywhere from $30 up to $1,000.
How About a Yorkshire terrier?
If you are looking for a dog that weighs only a few pounds with a big spirit,
How to Choose the Right Dog Carrier for You and Your Dog
There is an ever growing assortment of dog carriers on the market today
Hypoglycemia - A Common Problem -Imperial/Teacup Shih Tzu/Items to Have on Hand for a New Puppy
One of the main things a new shih tzu puppy owner needs to have on hand for a new puppy is: Nutri-Cal to combat against low blood sugar during transit and adjustment to new environment.
Imagine Yourself As A Little Dog
Your little dog has just as much intelligence and instincts as the larger 150 pound dogs.
Inspiratory Dyspnea (Reverse Sneeze-or-Cough) in the Shih Tzu
Inspiratory Dyspnea is a very common problem in the Shih Tzu. A Shih Tzu may display a fit of coughing, sneezing or snorting and may appear unable to breathe....here is something that may help you.
Introducing a New Baby to Your Dog
Before your baby arrives, imagine what your dog’s behavior might be around an infant.
Is A Shih Tzu Puppy Right For You?
The Shih Tzu is classified by the American Kennel Club in the Toy Group. It is one of the elegant dogs from China.
Is My Female Shih Tzu Pregnant?
The earliest sign of pregnancy in a Shih Tzu is often behavioral changes. She may demand extra attention or she may become depressed, lethargic and withdrawn.
Just What Exactly Is A Shih Tzu?
The Shih Tzu has long been prized solely as a companion. The Shih Tzu’s temperament is of the utmost importance.
Learning to Recognize Aggressive Behaviors in Your Shih Tzu
Generally speaking Shih Tzu should not be aggressive at all. However, with any breed of dog aggressive behaviors can and do occur.
Learning to Tube Feed Shih Tzu Puppies
It is not difficult to learn the correct tube feeding procedure.
Let's Talk About Vaccines - Everyone Else Is!
My Puppy Chews a Lot - Mostly on Me
Puppies who chew are normal. Chewing is a natural and necessary puppy behavior. Puppies need to be taught appropriate chewing and mouthing behaviors.
Opening A Shih Tzu Grooming Shop
Your Shih Tzu Grooming Shop’s name should be carefully planned.
Preventive Medicine Is a Must for the Shih Tzu Show Dog Kennel
A Shih Tzu show dog kennel should practice preventive medicine as the means of maintaining optimum health.
Purchasing Quality Dog Sweaters and Fleece T-shirts
Snoopy was comfortable sleeping in the snow on top of the dog house.
Regular Brushing Your Shih Tzu is Essential for Healthy Hair and Skin
Brushing your Shih Tzu is the foundation to keeping your Shih Tzu’s hair healthy and beautiful
Routine Hygiene after Shih Tzu Whelping
Your Shih Tzu matron will keep her whelping box clean the first few weeks.
Saving Orphaned Shih Tzu Puppies
If you want to save your orphaned Shih Tzu puppies you must be totally dedicated to them on a 24-hour-a-day,
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.
Shih Tzu - A Method of Housebreaking
House training is one of the most important parts of training your shih tzu to be a valued part of the family.
Shih Tzu - Bathing Your Shih Tzu
There is a professional and an amateur way to bath your Shih Tzu.
Shih Tzu - Birth Process I
A day or two before a normal delivery you may notice a small amount of mucus at the opening of your shih tzu's vulva. Just before the actual whelping, she will produce a mucous plug.....
Shih Tzu - Birth Process/Clearing Passages
Shih Tzu puppies are often born with amniotic fluid present in their lungs.
Shih Tzu - Birth Process/Normal Deliveries
A shih tzu mother’s instinct to nurture begins with her first shih tzu puppy delivery.
Shih Tzu - Birth Process/Stimulating Puppies To Life
Some puppies will be active the minute the sac is broke, others will seem lifeless and you will think for sure they are dead. I have rubbed and rubbed on lifeless puppies and then almost give up only suddenly to realize they were starting to move and respond a little bit,....
Shih Tzu - Birth Process/The Cord and Placenta
If you need to help remove the afterbirth: First be sure your newborn puppy is breathing well on its own, the sac has been removed from the face, eyes, nose, head and the puppy....
Shih Tzu - Canine Body Language
Shih Tzu and other canines do communicate with each other and with you through body language. You can learn to recognize and understand what your shih tzu is saying to you.
Shih Tzu - Canine Cancers/Shih Tzu Not A High Risk Breed
Cancer affects a significant percentage of canines. Know the risk factors that include: genetics, hormone imbalances, diet, vaccinations, environmental toxins such as lawn chemicals, flea and tick dips, tobacco smoke to name a few. Nearly half of dogs over age 10 die of cancer.....
Shih Tzu - Coat Care I
The shih tzu with a long, flowing coat and an arrogant air is beautiful and captures the heart of many who own and professionally show the breed. Satisfaction, joy and pride can result from conditioning and growing a beautiful coat of hair for the shih tzu. For the showring, this is an absolute.....
Shih Tzu - Coat Handling II
Use a gentle action to brush a shih tzu's coat. When you shampoo, thoroughly wet the coat with warm water, apply the shampoo and use a squeezing action to cleanse the coat rather than scrubbing the hair back and forth. There will be less damage to the coat, easier to brush out and just as clean....
Shih Tzu - Coat Handling Techniques
The pins of your brush should make contact with the skin at the beginning of the brush stroke. From there, make a straight stroke outward to the ends of the hair. Try to teach your dog.....
Shih Tzu - Coconut Oil Is Healthy For You and Your Shih Tzu
One of the newest health foods for pets and people is "coconut oil." Coconut oil is a saturated-fat vegetable oil. Coconuts have always been a staple of tropical cuisines and.....
Shih Tzu - Color And Appearance In the Beginning And Now
Color in the Shih Tzu is so very fascinating. A brief talk about the different colors from the beginning to the present time.
Shih Tzu - Common Parasites In Dogs
Some common parasites affecting shih tzu and dogs in general are: Chiggers, coccidiosis, fleas, flies, giardia, heartworm, hookworms, lice and mange.
Shih Tzu - Correct Management/A bit of Shih Tzu Legend
Be cautious about the dangers of dampness and violent temperature changes when it comes to the living quarters for your shih tzu.
Shih Tzu - Dealing With Housetraining Problems
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.
Shih Tzu - Does Your Shih Tzu Chase Cars?
One of the most serious, and unfortunately most common, problem behaviors among dogs and shih tzu is that of chasing cars.
Shih Tzu - Does Your Shih Tzu Refuse To Come When Called?
Many shih tzu owners fail to recognize the importance of having a shih tzu that comes when called until there is a problem, such as the collar or leash breaking,
Shih Tzu - Dogs Social Behavior
Dogs in general, under free-ranging conditions, will live in mixed-sex, mixed-age social groups. Social ranking is determined by age, although sex may play a role.
Shih Tzu - Early Socialization Is Essential For Your Shih Tzu Puppy
Teaching a shih tzu puppy or a shih tzu dog proper socialization skills is vital to the safety of both your dog and other dogs and people with whom he comes into contact.
Shih Tzu - Exercise For Your Pregnant Shih Tzu
You, the breeder, is also an obstetrician at the time your shih tzu is pregnant. To help her pregnancy and delivery you need to keep her in peak condition physically and emotionally. If she is not use to much exercise at all, you definitely need to tone her up during her pregnancy.
Shih Tzu - First Aid
Goals of first aid are: Keep your safety in mind at all times. Attend to any severe bleeding that is present. Administer CPR if needed. Immobilize injuries and/or pet for transport.
Shih Tzu - Food Allergens
Ingredients that your shih tzu may be allergic to include beef and beef by-products, milk, yeast, yeast-containing
Shih Tzu - For The Love Of Dogs
I have wondered just who are the ancestors of the shih tzu. Like all other dog breeds, shih tzu ancestors most likely
Shih Tzu - Hernias
Umbilical and inguinal hernias are very common in the shih tzu. They may be congenital or acquired. In acquired hernias, there generally is some history of trauma such is at birth with the umbilical cord being cut to short or excessive pull on the cord during the cutting process.....
Shih Tzu - Housebreaking
Here is another article on Housebreaking. Housebreaking does not have to be dreaded or difficult. Establish a routine that accommodates both you and your puppy's needs and your daily schedule. It takes practice, knowledge and repetition on your part.
Shih Tzu - Housebreaking Process For Your New Shih Tzu Puppy
House training a shih tzu puppy is very important for the well being of both the shih tzu puppy and the owner.
Shih Tzu - Housebreaking Techniques
Paper training a puppy is an excellent method of housebreaking especially for owners who cannot be home enough to get a puppy outside as frequently as needed. Puppies need to urinate more often than older dogs.
Shih Tzu - Housebreaking Techniques II
Doggie Doors are very convenient for older dogs. Young puppies still need to be housebroken before turning them loose to a doggie door. Your doggie door should connect to a fenced-in backyard or a small fenced-in area especially for this purpose.
Shih Tzu - Housebreaking Your Shih Tzu Using A Crate
Crate training is one of the most effective ways of house breaking shih tzu puppies or shih tzu dogs.
Shih Tzu - Housetraining Your New Shih Tzu Puppy Is Not Difficult
House training is one of the most important elements of creating a well trained shih tzu and trusted family member.
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
Shih Tzu - How To Solve Submissive Urination
Problems with inappropriate urination are some of the most commonly encountered by shih tzu owners.
Shih Tzu - If Your Shih Tzu Suffers From Separation Anxiety.....
Separation anxiety, also known in the dog training world as owner absent misbehavior, is one of the most frequently encountered problems in the world of dog training.
Shih Tzu - Introducing A New Shih Tzu Puppy To Your Household
Bringing home a new shih tzu puppy is always an exciting time for the entire family.
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.
Shih Tzu - Is The Food You Feed Causing Health Problems?
One method of determining whether the food you feed your shih tzu is affecting its health or producing problem symptoms is to keep a health journal.
Shih Tzu - Keeping Your Shih Tzu Motivated During Training
Keeping the attention of a shih tzu while training is not always easy.
Shih Tzu - Leash and Collar Training
There are many different styles of dog training, and finding the one that works best for you is important for...
Shih Tzu - Maternal Immunity
Puppies are born with very few antibodies against disease. The mother will first produce colostrum.
Shih Tzu - New Puppies and Older Dogs
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.....
Shih Tzu - Obedience Training For Your Shih Tzu
Obedience training is one of the most important and most effective things any owner can do for his or her shih tzu.
Shih Tzu - Obedient Shih Tzu Make Better Companions And Are Happier
There are of course many reasons for owners to want a calm, obedient and faithful shih tzu.
Shih Tzu - Proper Use Of Clippers And Scissors
The proper use of clippers and scissoring skill are the major elements in Shih Tzu grooming.
Shih Tzu - Properly Train Your New Shih Tzu Puppy
Shih tzu puppy training is very important, whether you are training your first shih tzu puppy or your 20th.
Shih Tzu - Purpose Of Appropriate Shih Tzu Training
There are many reasons for teaching proper shih tzu behavior, and teaching such behavior has many benefits for both the human
Shih Tzu - Reward Training For Your Shih Tzu
Reward training is often seen as the most modern method of training a shih tzu,
Shih Tzu - Should You Free Feed Or Feed By Meals?
It is medical fact that a dog's digestive system is designed more to gorge. For this one reason alone, I suggest feeding your shih tzu by "meals." If you leave food out all the...
Shih Tzu - Skin And Coat Health
Factors that adversely affect the health of a shih tzu's skin are genetics, the immune system, nutrition, hygiene, bugs, and hormones.
Shih Tzu - Solving Your Shih Tzu's Jumping And Roaming Problems
Every shih tzu owner must eventually deal with some unwanted behaviors on the part of their four legged companions.
Shih Tzu - Submissive Urination/Sanitation
If your puppy gets excited and wets herself, especially when you have company or when you first arrive from being away from her, this is called "submissive urination." This kind of urination is different from breaks in house training. Puppies often outgrow the problem as they do not have good bladder control. The older dog that does this may be lacking self-esteem.
Shih Tzu - Switching To A New Dog Food and Oral Care
Here is what you need to do to ensure a smooth transition to a new dog food.....
Shih Tzu - Taking Your Shih Tzu Off The Leash
Many shih tzu owners are anxious to give their four legged companions the freedom of going off leash, but it is important not to rush that important step.
Shih Tzu - Teach Your Shih To Come When Called
Teaching a shih tzu to come when called is also called “recall.”
Shih Tzu - Teach Your Shih Tzu To Chew Appropriate Items
Chewing is something that comes naturally to every dog including the shih tzu.
Shih Tzu - Teach Your Shih Tzu To Respect You As The Pack Leader
The basis of training any shih tzu is winning its trust, confidence and respect.
Shih Tzu - Teaching Your Shih Tzu To Use A Collar And Lead
Walking on a collar and lead is an important skill that every shih tzu must learn.
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