Shih Tzus

December 31, 2008

December 22, 2008

  • How to put a top knot in my shih tzus hair?

    I am 13 years old and a proud female Shih-Tzu owner. I have tried to put her hair up with a latex rubber band and all it does is make knots when I take it down. I dont really know how to make a top knot the right way. Could you please tell me how [...]

December 18, 2008

November 23, 2008

November 8, 2008

  • What are some good and bad qualities about Shih Tzus?

    I am considering buying one in March. I love the breed but have never owned one. I have always had large breed dogs. I am trying to be a responsible owner.
    Good- Super intelligent (one of mine is excellent obedience… I trained her to off leash level in two weeks flat), non-shedding, small, beautiful, soft, [...]

  • Shih-tzu Vs The Daleks.

    Harvey against the alien invaders.
    Shihtzus are Tibetan Lion dogs and at one time only the Emperor could own them . They were given special Royal status and protected by Eunuchs and even the army. Anyone else found with a Shitzu was liable to the death penalty.
    The Shih Tzu is one of the most popular of [...]

  • Puppy Love: Misha and the Z-Pack

    Shih-tzu puppies 4 weeks, 3 days old.
    Duration : 0:2:39

November 7, 2008

  • When are my shih tzus ready to breed?

    my male is one years old and female is about 1 years old too.
    I assume you are asking how to be a responsible breeder.
    1. Contact a breed club for your breed. Ask for a mentor.
    2. STUDY the breed standard. Learn about dog anatomy and ask your mentor to
    clarify anything you don't understand.
    3. Learn [...]

  • What are some good and bad qualities about Shih Tzus?

    I am considering buying one in March. I love the breed but have never owned one. I have always had large breed dogs. I am trying to be a responsible owner.
    Good- Super intelligent (one of mine is excellent obedience… I trained her to off leash level in two weeks flat), non-shedding, small, beautiful, soft, [...]

  • When are my shih tzus ready to breed?

    my male is one years old and female is about 1 years old too.
    I assume you are asking how to be a responsible breeder.
    1. Contact a breed club for your breed. Ask for a mentor.
    2. STUDY the breed standard. Learn about dog anatomy and ask your mentor to
    clarify anything you don't understand.
    3. Learn [...]

  • What are some good and bad qualities about Shih Tzus?

    I am considering buying one in March. I love the breed but have never owned one. I have always had large breed dogs. I am trying to be a responsible owner.
    Good- Super intelligent (one of mine is excellent obedience… I trained her to off leash level in two weeks flat), non-shedding, small, beautiful, soft, [...]

  • What are some good and bad qualities about Shih Tzus?

    I am considering buying one in March. I love the breed but have never owned one. I have always had large breed dogs. I am trying to be a responsible owner.
    Good- Super intelligent (one of mine is excellent obedience… I trained her to off leash level in two weeks flat), non-shedding, small, beautiful, soft, [...]

November 6, 2008

  • When are my shih tzus ready to breed?

    my male is one years old and female is about 1 years old too.
    I assume you are asking how to be a responsible breeder.
    1. Contact a breed club for your breed. Ask for a mentor.
    2. STUDY the breed standard. Learn about dog anatomy and ask your mentor to
    clarify anything you don't understand.
    3. Learn [...]

November 5, 2008

  • Horton and Mary Lou Shih-tzus for adoption

    Hearts United for Animals is a national no-kill shelter, sanctuary and animal welfare organization dedicated to the relief of suffering. Horton and Mary Lou were rescued from a breeder who could not sell them because they were ‘defective’. Mary Lou’s back legs do not work. She does not care. She is [...]

November 4, 2008

  • Life With The Shih Tzu Part Ii

    In part I of this series of articles about life with the Shih Tzu I discussed the beginning steps of daily grooming of your Shih Tzu. In this article I will continue that discussion.
    Once you have the hair on the tummy and legs all brushed out, flick all the body hair up and over the [...]

November 3, 2008

  • Do shih tzus learn easily? Are they smart?

    I was just thinking about getting a shih tzu. I’ve done some research on them, and plan to do some more. I was just wondering are shih tzus smart? Do they learn easily? Do you think gender matters here? Thanks, and if you have or had a shih tzu, I’d like to hear your experience [...]