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Written by Connie Limon
Tuesday, 13 December 2005
Several theories exist as to how the Shih Tzu was created. It has been reported that around the year 1650 the Dalai Lama visited China and brought along three "holy dogs" from Tibet. The Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama was believed to be a... |
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Written by Connie Limon
Tuesday, 13 December 2005
Ear Cleaning: Cleaning the ears of your Shih Tzu is a simple chore. With the Shih Tzu being a long-haired breed, problems can arise if ears nor cleaned regularly. The hair in the ears of a Shih Tzu will grow long, knot up, mat and eventually... |
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Written by Connie Limon
Tuesday, 13 December 2005
The standard coat of a Shih Tzu should be luxuriously long and dense with a good wooly undercoat. The hair on top of the head may be tied up. When a Shih Tzu is completely brushed and combed the Shih Tzu should have a sleek look. The beard come to a... |
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Written by Connie Limon
Tuesday, 13 December 2005
The Shih Tzu with its long coat of hair requires regular, careful grooming. It is better to take a little time each day to keep the coat of your Shih Tzu in top shape than to allow it to go almost beyond repair. If you don't set aside each day... |
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Written by Connie Limon
Tuesday, 13 December 2005
The Shih Tzu has long been prized solely as a companion. The Shih Tzu's temperament is of the utmost importance. It is the Shih Tzu's unique head and expression that actually distinguishes the breed from two other related Oriental breeds,... |
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Written by Connie Limon
Sunday, 11 December 2005
The Shih Tzu is classified by the American Kennel Club in the Toy Group. It is one of the elegant dogs from China. The Shih Tzu was a cherished, pampered pet of royal families in China for over a thousand years. As the Shih Tzu developed there... |
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Written by Connie Limon
Sunday, 11 December 2005
An explanation of why the first English Shih Tzu imports were "very large" is during the days of imperial rule eunuchs were in charge. Eunuchs tried to profit from all breedings. The oversized specimens produced were passed into the hands... |
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Written by Connie Limon
Sunday, 11 December 2005
I understand that Apso means dog, but could also mean "goat-like" or "shaggy" in the Tibetan language. To the Tibetan people it was used to mean "Temple Dog." In that connection it became known as "Lion Dog."... |
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Written by Connie Limon
Saturday, 10 December 2005
Puppy classes are for Shih Tzu nine months of age and over but under twelve months. The Shih Tzu must be whelped in the U.S.A.
The Novice class is for Shih Tzu six months of age and over. The Shih Tzu must be whelped in the U.S.A. or... |
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Written by Connie Limon
Saturday, 10 December 2005
If you will not be hiring a professional Shih Tzu handler for the show ring, there are a few things you should know about how to protect yourself and your Shih Tzu so that neither of you are too discouraged right at the start.
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