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very, I am a dog trainer and own a shihtzu named Daisy. Daisy knows 17 tricks by voice command and 7 others by signal. The only thing with shihtzus is they are spoiled and therefore dont do stuff unless they want to. A trick I learned is to treat the training like a game.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe term "dumb" refers to an animal's inability to make an audible sound. For this reason, the Shih Tzu is not "dumb" as it is well capable of making a lot of noise.
In intelligence ranking, the Shih Tzu ranks well down on the list, at number 79. This means that it has the lowest edge of working intelligence; 80 to 100 repetitions of new commands are rresponses for the dog to learn; and they will only obey a first command 25% of the time, or less. See the related link below.
Shih Tzu dogs are high-strung and do not respond well to noises and commotion of any kind. The natural response for a Shih Tzu that feels excessive stress or any other tension from their environment is a biting response.
The Shih Tzu is a very proud and regal dog that descends from the dogs that used to find favor with Chinese royalty. They can be very arrogant and stubborn and this is probably the only Shih Tzu problem that can lead to more problems than anything else. They will do what they want to do and they take a long time to learn that you are in charge and not them. It takes patience to train a Shih Tzu.
This stubbornness and high-strung personality are detrimental to important tasks like housebreaking. A Shih Tzu normally can take months to housebreak and if anything happens to upset them during the process, or they just decide that they don't want to learn anymore, then you are usually back to square one. Your only weapon is positive reinforcement and a lot of praise because if they don't understand what you want then they will do whatever they want.
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∙ 13y agoHonestly, all Shih Tzus have a different personality, but I think they are. No dog is considered "stupid" I would recommend this breed to anyone.
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∙ 12y agoI have two shih tzus and they are not lazy ! but they can be very loving and quiet so people call them lazy. They also can be playful! and are lovely dogs to have.
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∙ 13y agoVery. They are number 6 on the list of the most intelligent breeds of dogs, outranking the Labrador.
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∙ 11y agoIn shows, but not in training, shih tzus are hard to train.
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∙ 13y agothey are very smart and very playful too.
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Are Shelties Timid?
They can be. This is a trait that is avoided by breeders but nonetheless some shelties are simply timid creatures.
What colors do shelties come in?
Shelties come in: Sable Blue Merle Tri Color Bi-Blue Bi-Black Shaded Sable Double Merle - double merle is when two blue merle shelties mate and there baby comes out mostly white. Those shelties are bound to be either deaf or blind. It's sad. :(
How do mother shelties protect ther babies?
They bite.
When do shelties breed?
usually year round but mostly in spring
Do you hate Shelties?
No, nobody should hate any dog.
What is Shelties life cycle?
Between 14-20 Years
Where to get shelties?
You can get a sheltie from a breeder, shelter, or rescue organization. Never buy dogs from pet stores. Himark Shelties is a good place if you want a sheltie for AKC conformation, agility, or obedience.
How much do shelties cost?
mine cost $800 but i got him from a breeder
Can shelties eat popcorn and be okay?
yes they will as long as it was plain popcorn
How big are Shelties?
When they are puppies they are tiny and when they grow into an adult then they can get up to 16 or 20 pounds
How long are shelties in heat?
Female dogs heat usually lasts 3 weeks.
What kind of small dog is easiest to train?
Shelties are known to be very intelligent and trainable dogs.
