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Written by Connie Limon
Thursday, 01 December 2005
House training your Shih Tzu properly is one of the most important aspects of Shih Tzu ownership. More dogs are surrendered to animal shelters for elimination problems than for any other reason, so proper house training can literally be a lifesaver.... |
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Written by Connie Limon
Thursday, 01 December 2005
There is evidence that Maltese type dogs were present in China as early as 8000 B.C. Maltese are white. It is very likely these white Maltese type dogs were interbred in Tibet with Tibetan Terriers to produce the Lhasa Apso type temple dogs. Those... |
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Written by Connie Limon
Wednesday, 30 November 2005
The proper use of clippers and scissoring skill are the major elements in Shih Tzu grooming.
Probably the best known quality clipper in the world is the Oster clipper. Models most used by professional Shih Tzu groomers are the A5 and A2. The... |
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Written by Ashlynn Donaldson
Wednesday, 30 November 2005
Does your pet have liver disease? Liver disease is a serious problem in pets. Most people don't realize that their pet has liver disease when they go to the vet. You just know your pet is sick or has been losing weight, or has a very poor... |
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Written by Connie Limon
Wednesday, 30 November 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
Wednesday, 30 November 2005
These five steps are the fundamentals of Shih Tzu and any dog breed grooming procedure are:
1. Brushing and Combing 2. Bathing 3. Blow Drying 4. Ear Cleaning 5. Nail Trimming
The Shih Tzu is typical of a longhaired breed requiring constant coat... |
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Written by Connie Limon
Tuesday, 29 November 2005
Brushing and combing out the Shih Tzu coat of hair is the most laborious and time-consuming chore in Shih Tzu dog grooming. A knowledge of some "tricks of the trade" will help cut down on this labor time, especially so in cases of badly... |
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Written by Ashlynn Donaldson
Tuesday, 29 November 2005
Most people think of fleas as strictly a nuisance. In reality, fleas can cause outstanding, long term problems for you pet. Fleas can be responsible for medical problems including flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), secondary skin irritations and,... |
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Written by Connie Limon
Tuesday, 29 November 2005
There is a professional and an amateur way to bath your Shih Tzu. Bathing your Shih Tzu should be done only after the coat is thoroughly brushed and combed. The professional will prepare all necessary materials to be ready at hand before putting the... |
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Written by Connie Limon
Tuesday, 29 November 2005
Shih Tzu grooming can be compared to human beauty culture because it is the beautification of the Shih Tzu breed. The art of Shih Tzu grooming is aimed at creating a reasonable facsimile of a normal specimen of the Shih Tzu breed. The attendance of... |
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