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Shih Tzu Dog Breed

Posted in Small Dog Breeds | December 26th, 2007

The Shih Tzu is a proud toy breed of noble bearing and arrogant carriage whose long, silky, flowing coat, distinctive facial features, top knot, and tail plume over his back assure his unquestionably pure Chinese lineage.
The Shih Tzu is a hardy, playful, feisty, alert, and very intelligent, little breed. Few dogs are as unconditionally loving to their owners as the Shih Tzu. He loves to be carried around. He is an attractive, curious, and happy dog who loves to be around people and hates to be neglected. This is an intelligent breed and can be a good obedient dog if trained properly. Spoiling him could result in a pushy, nippy behavior as well as timidity. The Shih Tzu may be difficult to housebreak and can be a picky eater.

Size: This Shih Tzu stands 8-11in at the shoulder and weighs between 10 and 16lb.

Feeding: Recommended feeding for the Shih Tzu is ½ – 1 can (13.3oz size) of high-quality meat product with biscuit added in equal amount or 1 ½ cupfuls of a complete, dry food.

Exercise: An apartment is fine for this toy breed provided he is walked several times a day.

Grooming: His long, silky shedding coat requires a daily brushing with a pure bristle brush. Do not neglect this task to avoid the painful combing out of tangles. Keep the topknot from getting into the eyes and make sure that the ears are free of matted hair. Periodic clipping is also necessary. His coat can be kept in a shorter clip to reduce the grooming maintenance.

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