| The Shih Tzu is a lively, proud and very
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| | careful reading of the breed standards
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| lovable dog as owners will testify. The
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| | are important. You will also want to
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| Shih Tzu is one of the most popular dog
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| | choose a more confident puppy - look for
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| breeds on earth for good reason. In 1994
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| | the puppy in the litter that seems poised
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| the Shih Tzu was the 12th most popular
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| | and friendly - and of course good
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| dog breed, according to the American
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| | looking!Some general points to look
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| Kennel Club.They are generally friendly
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| | forColor, age and size are the most
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| and self-assured. The Shih Tzu is the
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| | important and immediate things you can
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| kind of dog that expects to be treated
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| | check. The puppies will tend to look
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| like a king, and wants you to know it. It
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| | like their parents however this is not
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| is for this reason that often Shih Tzu's
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| | fool proof.Shih Tzu's do not have gender
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| are not a good choice of dog if you have
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| | related temperament differences and both
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| babies or toddlers in the house. They can
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| | male and female are equally loving.Teacup
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| become jealous easily.Shih Tzu's make
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| | varieties are not officially recognized
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| excellent watchdogs. Their alert and
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| | for good reason. People who breed these
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| active nature means they are excellent
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| | minute dogs do not do so improve the
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| good mannered companions. Poorly bred
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| | breed; ethical breeders breed for that
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| Shih Tzu's can be noisy and snappy.If you
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| | reason. Teacups, the ones that will be
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| want a Shih Tzu it's best to take a few
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| | under three pounds as adults, have many
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| precautions to avoid half-bred or
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| | problems and usually do not live beyond
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| genetically faulty Shih Tzu breeds.
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| | the Shih Tzu's that weigh a little
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| Rather spend some time making a good
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| | more.Caring for your Shih TzuUsually the
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| decision than have to regret it later.
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| | major grooming has to do with care of the
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| Unethical breeding practices are common
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| | coat. If you do not have time to groom
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| and you will need to be an informed buyer
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| | your Shih Tzu at least every other day
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| if you are going to choose the best Shih
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| | then you will need to consider another
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| Tzu for you.Choosing a good breeder is
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| | breed. Neglect of the Shih Tzu's coat
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| very important. You don't want to end up
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| | will lead to skin problems as well as a
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| buying a puppy from one of the notorious
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| | host of other horrifying conditions,
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| puppy mills. Cross bred varieties can
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| | Painful matting, skin infections and even
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| produce all kinds of health and
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| | maggot infestations can occur if you
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| behavioral problems. If you want to be
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| | leave the coat for too long.The Shih Tzu
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| certain that you are getting a genuine
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| | is also prone to renal dysplasia (kidney
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| Shih Tzu it's wise to check the breed
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| | disease) and slipped kneecaps. Because of
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| standards before buying.This means
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| | the shape of the Shih Tzu's face the eyes
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| careful attention to the look and
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| | are more prone to injury. The short
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| temperament of a Shih Tzu. Ask your
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| | muzzle can mean breathing problems.Spend
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| breeder to show you the parents of the
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| | some time learning about the Shih Tzu
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| dog before you commit to buying the
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| | breed before you commit to a puppy. They
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| puppy. Check the parents of the puppy
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| | can make a very nice pet for your family.
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| carefully for any of the faults outlined.
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| | Well looked after Shih Tzu's can expect
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| This is just a guideline; it is not an
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| | to live a long and healthy life, by your
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| absolute standard for pet quality.If you
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| | side.Steve Allison is a third generation
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| intend on showing your dog at
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| | of professional dog breeders along with
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| competitions and shows then an even more
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| | his brother Gary.
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