Learn about The Shih Tzu Dog

Description: The Shih Tzu is a tough little dog with a maximum height of 11 inches and weighing 9 to 16 pounds. They have a long tail, almost as long as their body, and a large round head that is wide between the eyes. Their big round eyes are a medium to dark colors, depending on their color and hue of the coat. Their large ears are pendant shape, covered with a sufficient amount of hair, low set and SAG. The tail is set low and, again, there is no lack of hair. The facial hair is also very creative in her eyes is often tied up from the road, and the hair hanging on the sides of the face, giving the impression of a big beard or mustache.

History: This breed is very old, which was confirmed by DNA testing. Remains of skeletons found in the settlements, dating from about 10,000 years. There are various stories and theories regarding the origin of Shih Tzu, we now see. However, there appears to be a lot of fiction or legend. However, the photos show dogs resembling the Shih Tzu near-almost exactly and paintings dating from the 16th century. The dogs come from, and is very popular in China. They are a big favorite and became popular in the family of Royal China. That is their popularity that the Chinese had any business to puppy rejected. The first few pigs were introduced in England in the 1930s, but was not recognized as a breed until 1946. The AKC recognized in 1969 as a race.

Behavior: The breed is healthy, happy, enthusiastic and very alert, and a character that just overflows. It is a gentle, friendly dog and make friends easily, but they are very loyal to their masters. Training is pretty simple, because the intelligence of this breed. Training will be conducted in a calm and consistent manner. Since the race looks so cute it's hard to blame them or deny anything. It is extremely necessary for them to be good at home, the problems of avoiding small dog syndrome ", so sometimes deny them if they did wrong, in a calm fashion have, is required. If you do not themselves decide as superior aan the dogs, they can become active and turbulent, and sometimes even painful. They require physical and mental stimulation every day, go out for walks and playtime should be sufficient to care for as long as enough time is spent on activities. Good business practices be rewarded, as your dog grows into a reliable and loving companion.

Health issues: as a breed of dog is basically healthy, with a lifespan of about 15 years and sometimes more. However, they are susceptible to disease brains, and stifle problems caused by the length of their backs compared to the shortness of their legs. They can also be prone to eye problems, ear infections, and premature loss of teeth. Caution is advised when feeding their dogs weight very easily, nutrition can be very bad for them.

Grooming: A good daily brush, use a firm brush or comb, is often enough. The dog is a long-haired breed, but some owners like to have their hair cut shorter more manageable. However, if you use your dog, decorating is probably best done in a salon, unless you are skilled and experienced enough to do it yourself. If you're not with your pet, but decided to keep the hair long, then the process of brushing will take a while, and you may need to be a part of the hair on your own, or you can trim a dog the salon as a special treat.

Living conditions: as a dog, they can survive quite active inside without a yard, and enjoy a good game, which will burn a portion of their excess energy. Walking is still very useful, as the dogs enjoy going out to different things to see. Their exercise requirements are met, the race also applies to apartment life.