| hih Tzu is an amazing dog that makes a wonderful pet | | | | could be for two reasons. First, it looked like a |
| for introvert people. This dog revels in the attention it is | | | | miniatures lion with all the fluffy hair framing its face |
| given and wants nothing more than to bask in your | | | | and second, it had the demeanor of a king |
| attention, which it demands constantly. Trained early, | | | | The Shih Tzu needs very little from you other than |
| this dog can be a most loving companion in the house | | | | love. To keep your Shih Tzu happy, allow it to sleep on |
| and never allow a dull moment in your life. These dogs | | | | your lap, pamper it as often as you can and talk to it all |
| are proud, imperial looking and very stubborn when not | | | | the time. Grooming this dog needs special attention |
| handled correctly. It is very amusing to watch the Shih | | | | because of its long coat. You need to have it brushed |
| Tzu's being trained with force – they will do | | | | with a hard brush to prevent matting of hair and |
| absolutely nothing. Training the Shih Tzu is possible only | | | | remove the dust that accumulates on it. You need two |
| with positive reinforcement and that too after a long | | | | separate types of combs – one long toothed for |
| and patient time spent in motivating it to behave. If you | | | | the overall coat on the body and another shorter and |
| are looking for a warm and friendly pet that will adore | | | | denser for the hair around the face and feet. |
| you for life, there can be no other choice than a Shih | | | | Have the nails checked and cut regularly as these |
| Tzu. These dogs are a joy to have around as they | | | | dogs tend to grow long nails for lack of exercise and |
| require next to nothing in terms of grooming and care, | | | | a sedentary lifestyle. In case you are not comfortable |
| while they are generous with their love and loyalty. The | | | | with the cutting of nails at home, visit your vet |
| only thing that these dogs need is you – your | | | | periodically to get the job done. This should be done as |
| love and presence. | | | | often as necessary. |
| The Shih Tzu's traces their origin to Tibet where | | | | Shih Tzus are easy to train if you use the right |
| monks, possibly, had been breeding them. Around the | | | | techniques. These dogs can be very proud and |
| 17th Century these dogs were brought into Peking | | | | stubborn, hence the training should be done only |
| (China) as gifts for the Emperor. They were an instant | | | | through positive reinforcement. As long as they get |
| hit with the royalty and so they then become their | | | | pampered and treated to tidbits in reward to their good |
| exclusive property. The tiny animals stayed protected | | | | behavior, the Shih Tzu's will do anything you ask of |
| by Imperial orders for two long centuries. In the 1930 a | | | | them. Since the Shih Tzu is very friendly and receptive, |
| pair of these lovable dogs were brought to England | | | | many people prefer to train their dogs themselves and |
| and from there they reached the USA soil in 1969. | | | | find it is not difficult at all. Just be sure use a lot of |
| Wherever these dogs went they have conquered | | | | patience and many treats. |
| hearts. Today, the Shih Tzu is one of the most popular | | | | Overall the Shih Tzu breed makes for extremely |
| breeds across the globe, both in terms of glamorous | | | | sweet pets that bring joy and happiness wherever |
| looks and as a companion. | | | | they go. You need to keep one thing in mind when you |
| The Shih Tzu – owing to its temperament and | | | | bring home a Shih Tzu dog – they need your |
| looks – has been a lot of other names. For | | | | love more than anything else – and if you cannot |
| example, for a long time in the Chinese Imperial | | | | give it to them by being there for them, it is better to |
| Palaces these dogs were known as the Lion dog. This | | | | choose another breed of dogs. |