Ranks 70 on list

Lowest Degree of Working/Obedience Intelligence

Understanding of New Commands: 80 to 100 repetitions or more.

Obey First Command: 25% of the time or worse.

There are over 150 breeds registered with the American Kennel Club, and that doesn't include every breed in the world (of which there are hundreds more, not including those that are not yet classified)!

The 25 most popular breeds, in order of popularity, as shown by registration with the AKC are:

• Retrievers (Labrador)
• Yorkshire Terriers
• German Shepherd Dogs
• Retrievers (Golden)
• Beagles
• Boxers
• Dachshunds
• Poodles
• ShihTzu
• Bulldogs
• Miniature Schnauzers
• Chihuahuas
• Pomeranians
• Pugs
• Rottweilers
• Boston Terriers
• Spaniels (Cocker)
• Pointers (GermanShorthaired)
• Maltese
• Shetland Sheepdogs
• Doberman Pinschers
• Pembroke Welsh Corgis
• Great Danes
• Siberian Huskies
• Cavalier King Charles Spaniels

• Shih Tzus can be good dogs with proper medical care and discipline. They are prone to dental diseases (such as retained baby teeth) as well as eye problems and some forms of cancer. Because first time owners often display a tendency to treat this dog like a baby which can lead to dominance issues, they are instead recommended for veteran dog owners. They have a comparatively long lifespan of up to 14 years, but only with regular vet care. They are smart dogs that can become manipulative if they don't have a strong owner. Shih Tzus require A LOT of grooming, so be prepared to pay top dollar for a groomer or learn yourself.
• Shih Tzus are super sweet! They are very friendly, love attention and love to be played with. They are known for their energy, but also can be very calm. They are also very cute.

• They can get along with both adults and children. They may tend to have sensitive skin but nothing that can't be controlled easily.

• Shih Tzus do not shed, which is great for people who may have allergies. They are extremely sweet and easy to train. Shih Tzus do tend to have allergies, but these are easily controlled. They also require regular grooming. I highly recommend a Shih Tzu to anyone looking for a loving companion.

• I have one and they are the nicest dogs, never shed, smart, usually pretty calm compared to other toy breed dogs. One of the best breeds out there.

• I have three and I love them very much! They are really sweet and lovable; especially good for little kids but you do have to raise them right and treat them nicely so they grow up to be nice!

• I love Shih Tzus! They are so cute and really friendly and when it comes to protection you are in great luck. They are sometimes energetic they do love attention so try not to spoil them doesn't matter how cute they are. They take an extremely long time to clean up they have extra long hair and yet a unique looking face. For exercise they may not need as much as a larger dog, but it depends on how the temperament is and they do have a good temperament and are very friendly very independent and sometimes are calm. They are great with kids and other family.
• A reason it may not be convenient to have a Shih Tzu, is because of the barking. If you have a baby at home, it may disrupt their sleeping.
• I just bought my first Shih Tzu puppy yesterday and i love her already, she is only 7 and a half weeks old but she is so placid, Shih Tzus are also good for people with allergies and asthma as they don't shed fur much.
• Very nice little dog breed with a uniqueness to them unlike any I've encountered. It takes them a long time to find a spot to do their business. They have a sharp dislike of thunder and noise. They do shed as seasons change but have no odor to their coat, as in dog smell. They are very family orientated and love a walk in the bush. They are alert and a keen sense dog.

* I have a Shih Tzu and i love her she is four years old and she is still as playful as when i got her.

Yes. If you cut yourself at a beach go straight to the water it stops bacteria from going to your wound aswell it stings a little but it perfect for healing cuts faster it is the best thing you can do.

Answer

Salt does NOT have antibacterial qualities. The reason the salty water at the beach is good for cuts and grazes is that the salt AFTER YOU GET OUT OF THE WATER helps dry the wound.

The reason dentists sometimes suggest we rinse our mouths with salty water (after extractions or when we have ulcers etc.) is that the salt-water is "isotonic" and less irritating to the mucous membranes in the mouth. It is NOT as an antibacterial agent. (This was proven in a study released in the BDJ (British Dental Journal) around 2004).

Answer

Sodium Chloride, or salt is a antibacterial agent. Salty water will cause liquids to move out of cells [be that human cells or bacterial] when it comes into contact with them. This process is called osmosis. This movement of water can dehydrate cells, and cause them to die. This process on bacteria kills them and gives salt it's antibacterial properties and is the same reason why salt was used to preserve meat.

However

The salt applied meat in order to preserve it was applied in vast amounts (DRY salt on the not-very-moist surface of the meat) and this caused the osmosis-led preservation you mentioned. But salt in SOLUTION does not have the same efficaciousness since it's in SOLUTION - and is vastly overwhelmed by the water. Again, this was all put to rest in an extensive study published in the British Dental Journal and other peer-review publications. 'Salt water gargles' are isotonic only.

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My Shih tzu girls are named Hersi and Jiff, chocolate and peanut butter. Other good names for a shih tzu are Mulan, and Fuzzy(if you like her fur kept short). Other names can be determined by their color(allways with white), sutch as Choco(brown), Oreo(black), and Sandy(tan).