Shih Tzu

January 2, 2009

  • How can i tran a shih tzu puppy on my own?

    I just got a Shih tzu puppy and i was wondering if i can tran him myself hes about 16 weeks old and i wanna tran him by myself it also saves money lol. but anyway i wanna tran him to do tricks and potty tran him.Also how many times a day do i bath [...]

December 25, 2008

  • How much, on average does a shih tzu cost to upkeep?

    I am planning on getting a shih tzu but want some info on how much they cost to feed and groom over a year of month, and how often they generally need to go to the vet for illness.
    Any other info would be appreciated
    can anyone show me any pics of what a shih tzu looks [...]

December 16, 2008

  • Why would my shih-tzu start biting all the sudden?

    I have a 7 month old male shih-tzu that has all the sudden started biting. He bit my 10 year old and my 3 year old last night as well as my 2 yr old niece this morning. He has never done this before. I was sitting there when it happened and it was just [...]

December 12, 2008

  • How do i make my shih tzu more obedient?

    I have a 2 and a half year old female shih tzu who is adorable, but she has a mind of her own and doesn’t obey commands.
    When shes out in the garden, she doesn’t come in when called and also barks at everyone and everything when out on walks.
    Also she has started growling when you [...]

November 18, 2008

  • What do you call a dog that is part pekingese and a shih tzu?

    I have a pekingese and a shih tzu that made two puppies, so i was wonder what type of dog their puppies are instead of a mutt.
    They are commonly referred to as the Shih-Tze. Here are some pictures and info: http://www.designermixes.org/Breed_Info/440/Shih-teze.aspx
    Good Luck!

November 10, 2008

November 8, 2008

November 7, 2008

  • what is the best blade for clipping a shih tzu?

    I raise shih tzu's. They stay in a 1 acre lot chain linked behind our house. I don't clip them til spring. When I do, I go through a set of clippers on each dog. Sometimes I don't even get finished before the blades totally stop cuttung their hair. Am I maybe using the wrong [...]

November 6, 2008

  • Life With The Shih Tzu Part I

    If you want that perfect show dog look in your Shih Tzu you might as well relax to the fact that it involved brushing, brushing, brushing, and daily brushing. A thorough head-to-tail groom is often needed at least every other day if not “daily.” However, Shih Tzu coat textures are very different. You might get [...]

November 5, 2008

  • Akemi shih tzu

    shih-tzu akemi, l’unica sopravvissuta su una cucciolata di sette.
    Akemi: the only one survived out of seven puppies!
    Duration : 0:3:12

November 4, 2008

  • A Little Bit About The Shih Tzu

    Shih Tzu was developed as a dog to live as companions to humans. This is their main function. They do not catch rats or mice. They do not herd sheep. They were developed mainly to entertain and amuse humans. And this is one thing the Shih Tzu is extremely skillful at doing. Therefore, the perfect [...]

November 3, 2008

  • I have a shih tzu and want another dog pet- any suggestions?

    I have a wonderful 1 year old Shih Tzu and I want to get another dog as a companion especially when I go to work everyday? What breed would you recommend (I am not looking for another Shih Tzu)
    My Shih Tzu never parks and I would favor another dog that doesnot park [...]

  • How do i get my shih tzu to stop doing multiple circles before going to the bathroom?

    I have a one year old shih tzu. While walking her she starts making circles before she goes to the bathroom. As this would be fine if it was only a few circles, she circles sometimes 20 to 30 times. I can not take it. help me please!!
    it is perfectly normal, [...]

  • Is it normal for a Shih tzu to have sores on her nipples?

    My shih tzu just had a puppy on Oct. 7 and her nipples look like they have sores on them. She lets the pup suck on them and doesn’t act like it hurts. Is it normal? Is there something I could put on them to help reduce the look of painfulness and be safe for [...]

  • What do you call a dog that is part pekingese and a shih tzu?

    I have a pekingese and a shih tzu that made two puppies, so i was wonder what type of dog their puppies are instead of a mutt.
    They are commonly referred to as the Shih-Tze. Here are some pictures and info: http://www.designermixes.org/Breed_Info/440/Shih-teze.aspx
    Good Luck!

  • What can I do stop my male shih tzu nose running?

    My male shih tzu nose runs constantly what can I do stop it. If it is allerigies what can I give him?
    Call the vet to ask before doing it, but if your shih tzu is full grown, you can give him benadryl. Give him 1 mg/lb, so, for the average shih tzu you can give [...]

November 2, 2008

  • Life With The Shih Tzu Part III

    In part II of this series of articles we started discussion about the Shih Tzu topknot. Follow the steps below to create a Shih Tzu topknot:
    1. Take the hair for the topknot from above the nose and eye. Be careful to not draw up any beyond the outer corner of each eye or back of [...]

October 25, 2008