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         Blackberry Shih Tzu

shih tzu Temperament
The Shih Tzu is an alert and spunky little dog. Happy and hardy, endowed with loads of character.They are royally dignified, courageous and sometimes arrogant. This breed does well with polite,careful children. The gentle loyal shihtzu makes friends easily and although obstinate can respond well to consistent patient training. A very alert watch dog, the Shih Tzu likes to bark, but is usually quiet inside the house.They are stubborn and clever. Shihs can get snappish if they are surprised or peeved.Playful and lively, this affectionate little dog needs to be with people and are generally good with other pets.Height, Weight Height: Up to 11 inches (28cm.)Weight: 9-16 pounds (4-7kg.)
This small sturdy dog,(shihtzu) like the Lhasa Apso, is covered over with an abundant doucoat of long hair lined with a woolly undercoat. This proud looking little dog has hair above the nose growing upward, creating a "chrysanthemum" face. The head is rounded, with a profuse beard and mustache, short hairy muzzle, and black nose (except in liver-colored dogs which have liver noses).
There is a definite stop shihtzu.The eyes are large, round and wide-set, dark on most dogs but lighter on liver and blue colored dogs.The pendant ears are so covered with hair that they blend right.

Grooming of shihtzu
These little dogs require a good daily grooming using a bristle brush. A shihtzu topknot is usually tied the coat easier and less time consuming to care for shihtzu.Keep the ear and area around the eyes clean.Shih Tzu 's have sensitive eyes that should be Aurora keep clean.Documents and paintings dating from the sixteenth century show dogs resembling a small lion (which the shih tzu is sometimes called).In the seventeenth century, shihtzu were brought from Tibet and bred in the forbidden City of Peking, probably by crossing the Tibetan Lhasa Apso and the native Pekingese. The Shih Tzu became a favorite of the Imperial Chinese court. The breed was so revered that for many years after the Chinese began trading with the West,shihtzu refused to sell,
or even give away, any of the little dogs. It was not until 1930 that the first pair was imported to England.The shih tzu was recognized in Britain in 1946 and by the AKC in the United States in 1969. Today the breed is very popular, both as a companion and as a glamorous show dog.
Group :Herding, AKC Toy classed under the Non-Sporting Dogs category.
Health shih tzu Problems
Shih Tzu tend to wheeze and snore. Some bloodlines are prone to ear, eye and respiratory problems.Spinal disc disease caused by a long back and short legs may be a problem.Shih Tzu teeth need regular veterinary attention, as they tend to be lost early.These dogs gain weight easily and should not be overfed. Living Conditions shihtzu puppies for sale is good for apartment life. They are fairly active indoors and will do Exercise The Shih Tzu is a naturally active dog but if it is allowed it will lay around in its favorite spots.They should be encouraged to get out and about to say fit. Daily walks are a good idea.(shih tzu)Do not over feed this breed or it will quickly become Hearty fat.