Every owner of an animal is very concerned about the life expectancy of their pet. Generally, the life span of the small and toy breeds of dogs is longer than of the bigger ones. The Shih Tzu life span falls between 10 and 16 years, with the average of 13 years. The female dogs expected to live about 1.4 years longer than the male ones. So, because statistics always give […]
What the hell is Teacup dog you might ask? Actually, it’s quite simple: when the breeders get the dogs which are on the lowest end of the AKC recognized limit of weight for the breed they will call it Imperial, Toy, Teacup dog and so on. The proper weight for the fully grown Shih Tzu breed lays between 9 and 16 pounds. So the proper breed adult miniature dog will […]
Of course you know that the Shih Tzu is one of the breeds that have hair instead of fur. What it means is that the hair of the Shih Tzu will be growing much longer than other dogs fur. And that makes a proper grooming an absolute need of this breed. The groomers often complain that the customers with Shih Tzus would have their dog shaved head to toe with […]
A “Designer” Dog If you’ve never heard about it before – Care-tzu is a crossbreed between a Cairn terrier and a Shih Tzu, a so-called “Designer” dog. And what the heck is a “designer” dog you ask? Basically it’s the result of a cross between two purebred ones. A Purebred dog is that which characteristics are standard and written down, so they can be passed through generations and must be […]
Introduction The word spaying means removing female reproductive organs ovaries; oviducts; uterus; uterine horns. A spayed (neutered) dog cannot produce sex hormones (estrogen and progesterone) and therefore lacks the ability to reproduce. This procedure may seem a good decision for owners who’d like to prevent unattended offspring, but it also has a few points, which makes spaying a double edged sword. Pros Birth control On the one hand, spaying is […]
The Shih Tzu is an ideal dog for the whole family because they are very tender, cheerful, and faithful. They like playing and get on well with children. A good health and good appetite are the undoubted advantage of this decorative breed. The Shih Tzu dogs are long-livers, and with proper care they can live for about 20 years. What is the Best Way to Feed Shih Tzu You can […]
Keeping of the Shih Tzu is not an easy task, as the representatives of this breed require constant care, attention and attendance. This means regular hygienic procedures and good nutrition. Wrong hair and skin care can cause very serious skin problems. The skin of dogs and its condition reflects the state of the animals and their inner being. Skin Diseases in Shi Tzu Skin diseases of Shih Tzu are generally […]
Introduction Death. Alas, death is something that no living being can avoid. Nowadays cancer is considered as one of the most widely-spread causes of death, but not many people know cancer affects dogs too. And the best way to postpone the inevitable as far as possible is to know the symptoms and notice them in time. Of course, only a skillful vet can diagnose oncology with certainty, but the symptoms […]
Introduction Selecting a name for your little ball of fur may be mind-blowing. You may be thinking all day long at the end of your wits and come up with nothing but Sparky or Max. No more brainstorms. Numerous popular names can be found here; and not only names but also criteria based on which you can name your dog. Good and Bad Names You will undoubtedly find the one […]
Introduction The reason for mixing dogs of two different breeds is to “take” some desired features from each and “hand” them to the puppy. Both poodle and Shih Tzu are small toy-looking dogs. As you can guess, the crossbreed of them called Shihpoo (or Shoodle) has been bred not to make a better hound. But, whatever the features a breeder wants his crossbreed to endow with, sometimes the magic of […]
