A Shih tzu is primarily a house dog, although my little girl likes her walks every day.
We typically walk about one-half mile every day. She is about eleven years old.
If she gets a little tired, given her age, I will pick her up and carry her back.
(Caesar the dog expert had no problem on one episode letting a Shih Tzu he was training
walk in front of him. A Shih Tzu will not typically pull the leash. They will more likely
walk at your pace. Special attention must be given to the eyes of a Shih Tzu which bulge
out more than that of the average pet. Be careful about walking in tall grass or the woods.
A Shih Tzu loves to be with its owner. As a very sociable dog, they should not be left alone
a long time on a frequent basis.
Since my Jessie has had crystals in her urine, he dog food is a Urinary SSO diet.
Shih Tzu's show a lot of affection to their owners. They seem particularly wired to humans
more so than some other breeds. (may be do to the age of the breed,
see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shih_Tzu...
" Recent DNA analysis confirms that the ancestors of today's Shih Tzu breed are among the
most ancient of dog breeds.
I am 69 and have a number of different breeds in my lifetime. My Shih Tzu Jessie is the
best dog I have ever had! I will never own any animal other that a Shis Tzu.
According to
This is a stereotype. They do not look gay.
because they are bored
always... why do you think they're faces look the way that they do!
Shih Tzus are generally from Japan!
The Shih Tzus nickname is "The lion dog".
Shih Tzus are primarily used as Companion Dogs.
Black Shih Tzus are not considered "Rare" but there not as common as the black and white Shih Tzus. I recommend this breed to anyone.
Because as puppies there hair on their face look like a chrysanthemum flower.
Some shih-tzus have cherry eyes. My shih tzu has one.
Shih tzus can live with any dog as long as there not vicious, and are socialised properly.
I am almost positive that they came from china. The Shi Tzus were royal dogs in china.
Shih tzus weigh 9 to 16 lbs. I have two Shihtzus and they both weigh 14lbs.