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A breed of considerable antiquity, the Shih Tzu traces its roots to small dogs kept by the Chinese Royal Court. These dogs were highly coveted by the emperor, who had his favorites memorialized in paintings and tapestries. Today they are very popular house pets, known for their beautiful flowing coats and gentle demeanor. The Shih Tzu makes an ideal apartment pet being small, quiet and needing only moderate exercise. The coat should be brushed weekly to keep it in good condition. The hair on top of the head is usually pulled back with a rubber band or clip to keep it out of the dog's eyes. Intelligent and affable, they take well to training. They are docile enough to be trusted with gentle children, and get along well with other animals. Shih Tzus will make friends with everyone they meet, with their outgoing and friendly personalities they know no strangers.
Basic Dog Breed Information
Weight Range: 9 - 16 lbs.
Avg. Height: 9 in.
Breed Origin: China
Nicknames: Shitzu
AKC Group: Toy
Shih Tzu Liftstyle Info
Tolerates Cold Weather
Tolerates Hot Weather
Good Watchdog
Needs Exercise
Good w/Other Animals
Easily Trainable
Can Live Outside
Needs Grooming Often
Lives Well In City Life
Good With Kids
"Shih Tzu" means lion in Chinese, and reflect this breed's rich heritage. The lion has a significant place in Buddhist beliefs.
Shih Tzu Talk Advice, Answers and Info about Shih Tzus
Left On: Oct 03, 2009 08:58AM From: Ben Title: Training Shih-Tzu
I have two females. I got first one in 2004. she was old and had been very abused and i fell head over heels in love with the breed because of her.When we had to depart with her after four years it was like loosing a child.I got another female two years after my first and another puppy after loosing Pancake. they are very easy to train. be very kind and gentle but stern and lot of praise and they respond very well. use treats they love to eat,but be careful they will get over wt. pretty easy. use low soft voice. if you use loud or to over demanding they will not respond. do not challeng them in game of wills because if you do you have already lost. they love to please their master for nothing more then your love and happiness. I have trained alot of other breeds and the Shih-tzu is one of the easiest.
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Left On: Aug 06, 2009 09:25AM From: jo Title: my cherry
i have a female shih tzu! she\'s 4 yrs old n she just have a operation last 3 weeks ago. operation that she wont be pregnant again.
this is my first time im having a dog!
my parents keep on asking me to train her but i dont know how to train her. my mom not only my mom everyone that meets cherry keep on tellin she\'s lazy n skinny. i just need some advice about this.
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Left On: Aug 01, 2009 04:53PM From: Jackie Title: How old are male Shih Tzu when they are old enough to be breed?
I have a male Shih Tzu and I am wondering how old he will be when he can be bred with my female Shih Tzu?
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Left On: Aug 01, 2009 04:50PM From: Jackie Title: Responce to itching
I take my Shih Tzu\'s to Pet Smart to get groomed also and when I brought them home they were itching right after they had been groomed I wonder if maybe it is the products they use at Pet Smart when they are groomed?
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Left On: Jul 09, 2009 10:41PM From: Karen Title: itching
My shih tzu is now 6 months but i have realize that he itches alot at first i thought it was fleas but i had him checked out and that was not it. So i then went to pet smart were he gets his grooming and they suggested itis dry skin so i was recommended to get this oatmel spray it helps but he then to itch again. Can someone give me a suggestion for this matter Cocoa looks so sad when this occurs/
Please
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Left On: Jul 07, 2009 06:17PM From: christina Title: love
i love shih tzu\'s i think i might buy one they are really cute im a shih tzu\'s #1 fans!!!!!!
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Left On: Jul 07, 2009 04:44PM From: Jared B. Title: Allergies and Shih Tzus
I have been allergic to most dogs since I was a child. I tried taking in an <a href=\"http://www.scallywagimperialshihtzu.com\">Imperial Shih Tzu</a> in for a while and I had no allergy problems! Now I have two and love them to death!
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Left On: Jun 07, 2009 09:37PM From: Linda Title: breeding
I have a one and a half year old Shih Tzu. She is in her second heat. Is she to young to breed?
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Left On: May 17, 2009 03:32PM From: gina Title: my shih tzu
how come my 9 month old puppy keeps scratching his ears?
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Left On: Mar 15, 2009 12:50AM From: Sonja Title: Short Hair?
I bought a puppy a few months back that was sold as a shih tzu. As she has matured; the pudgy little thing that she was has become sleek and muscular. Her hair is short over most of her body with the exception of tail and backs of her legs and chest. The face, head and back has straight hair that is short. Is this possible? I was under the impression that all shih tzu had long hair. Have I been had? Or is this little girl unique?
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Left On: Mar 09, 2009 12:28PM From: Dave Title: breed
I have a 9 yr. old that has never been bread. Could anyone tell me how to get another good shitzu in my area?
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Left On: Dec 25, 2008 01:49PM From: brianna Title: Socializing.
i have a 3 month old shih tzu, and a 4 year old lab. whenever the shih tzu comes by my lab, the lab barks or runs away. this makes it hard for the two dogs to be near each other any advice??
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Left On: Dec 18, 2008 02:17AM From: Billy Joe Title: training
i have 2 shih tzu\'s one is almost 3 and the other is 6 months old...the older one is great in the house doesnt use the potty at all in the house...on the other hand the younger one just doesnt seem to grasp the idea...ive tried everything...i just dont no what to do...i take him out several times a day but yet he still leaves little puddles threw out the house...what should i do
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Left On: Nov 30, 2008 09:15PM From: Jennifer Title: help!
my puppy wont stop mounting things, he is only 11 weeks old and keeping him from \"doing\" things is hard! he seems very determined to do this! is it normal
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Left On: Nov 03, 2008 05:08AM From: jill Title: need to know
I have a 7 month old Shih Tzu, and over the last month i have cut her meals down to once a day, however she is pilling the weight on, how much should i be feeding her ?
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Left On: Sep 20, 2008 10:06PM From: christine oliver Title: need to know
My dog is wonderful, but there is on occasion a man or two that he just doesn't like. I wonder if I should watch him around children. I have just moved to california and i worry he'll bite someone. I can't even begin to tell you how much I love my dog. He is so friendly with the family. I love him like I love my children!
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Left On: Sep 20, 2008 10:06PM From: Bells Title: Birth
Hi! We have this almost 1 yr old male shi tzu and are getting a 7 week female on august 6 and are gonna train her. When she's old enough we are going to breed them and was just wondering if you could give me all the information about the birthing state of her, like what do when she gets pregnant to when she has them. If u could help us it would be soooo much appreciated!!!
Thank you.
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Left On: Sep 20, 2008 10:03PM From: cherish Title: Feeding
I have an 11wk shih poo. I was told to feed up to 1/2 a cup a day. Her parents are only 6 and 7 lbs. She acts starving when I feed her twice a day but doesn't when I give her her rawhide or puppy treats. I'm used to large breeds. Is this normal?
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Left On: Jul 20, 2008 12:42PM From: Rita Naylor Title: Medical condition
I love my 7 month, male Shih Tzu, however, last week we found out he has a genetic birth defect. He is scheduled for a ulnectomy. can anyone tell me if they have experienced this problem and how it was treated????? thank you.
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Left On: Jul 05, 2008 09:17AM From: charlene Title: shihtzu
I just brought a 8week old shihtzu and i dont know how many times of day to feed him
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