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Shih Tzus
Shih Tzus are first bred in China to be the emperor’s pet. Today, with their long-flowing coat and little requirement for exercise, Shih Tzus are a popular choice for people who want a lapdog. This category contains questions about Shih Tzus, such as their temperament, colors and markings, etc.
578 Questions
What size is a shih tzu Maltese mix when born?
Our female shih tzu and male chihauhua had pups and they each weighed 6-8 oz.
How many times should a shih tzu mate to get pregnant?
Shih Tzus, as with most animals can continue to reproduce into their later years. In my opinion, it is not humane to breed an animal each and every time they go into heat. As long as you respect your animal's body and care for them they can continue to give birth if they are in good health.
yes and no because if its hard ,hard the can not eat it, but if it is soft in a way they can eat it
None, a Shih-tzu is a Shih-tzu. But it can be mixed with other dogs.
Were soes a shih tzu get its name from?
Its a Chineese dog.The name Shih Tzu means Lion dog.They really do look like a lion but cuter(:
What happens if a shih tzu eats chicken bones?
No dogs, large or small should be eating chicken bones! They tend to splinter and get lodged in the esophagus, stomach, intestines etc. SEE A VET.
How many days are shih tzus in heat?
A shih tzus pregnancy lasts up to two months and when your shih tzus is in labor she will start hyperventalating. so check up on her on the 63rd day of her pregnancy because that's her labor day.
How old does a shih tzu need to be to get a bath?
you can give your shih tzu a bath as soon as you get it home but i would suggest 2-3 months
Does a Maltese shih tzu mix shred?
All dogs shed fur. Some dogs shed a lot and some not as much. It depends on the breed. But, Maltese/Shih-Tzu mixes don't shed much. You can't tell when they shed though, because their fur is so thin that it seems like nothing.
What is the name of a mix between a Shih Tzu and a Chihuahua?
I just bought a Shi Tzu x Chihuahua and I've thought of Shithuahua (pronunced shi (insert a t here, they wouldn't let me type a swear) waa waa) or Chitzu (pronounced chee tzoo).....but now I just call him Mo
Actually not all dogs can swim. Shih tzus can, but if their coats aren't trimmed, the weight of the wet hair will tire them very, very quickly. Not a breed that will enjoy much swimming.
they are good swimmers, but they don't generally like too. i took my shih tzu swimming and he was really good once he was in but he didn't like it.
How many days before a dog gives birth do they lactate?
Approximately 62 days. You can tell when she will go into labor, because she will start nesting behavior and temperature will drop about 1 degree from her normal temperature. Normal temp is usually between 36.5 and 38.5 degrees celcius
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How do you treat shih tzu runny eyes?
They shouldn't have runny eyes. It means it's fur is getting caught up into its eyes & needs to get a trim around its eyes from its groomer. After that, your shih tzu shouldn't have runny eyes.
Is it normal for a shih tzu puppy to have a little red in the eye?
No, because the eye is getting infected. It can be because the shih tzu has red fur on its face. Have you ever seen your shih tzu paw is face? If so, yep, the eye is getting infected. You should cut the red fur from the face carefully, or take your shih tzu to its professional groomer. After all the red fur is cut out of the face, your shih tzu will be fine... Just take him or her to their veterinarian to get some tips if your shih tzu's eye(s) is (are) okay.
Why does your shih tzu foam from the mouth?
I dont think thats good... See the vet. to see what happened to your shih tzu.
How can you tell if your shih tzu is a pure bred?
Hi, to tell if a shih tzu is purebred is by looking at it's face, legs, body, and head. The head is round. The face is flat. You can tell if it's flat by how the nose is flat. Where the mouth is, it should look like there is circle around it. You check the legs and see if it is short. If it is, good. Now you look at the body. It must be roundish. It must look chubby. The last thing to look at is the tail. If the tail is pretty long like 8 inches and is not curled up, that's a mixed shih tzu with another dog probably with a Japanese chin. The tail must be kind of short and curled up. If your shih tzu has all of these features, your shih tzu is pure bred.
Do yorkie bichon shih tzus see in black and white or in colour?
No. All dogs only see in black, grey and white. Just like the old movies. Hope this helps!
Actually, they see color, but their chromatic acuity is significantly less than humans'. This is for two reasons: (1) dogs have far fewer cone cells in their retina (cone cells are responsible for seeing color); and (2) dogs are dichromatic (the see only two primary colors - blue and yellow)
They must've stepped in something aweful... My shih tzu sometimes steps on his urine after he urniates. They odor does come around... If that happened, clean the paws! It could also mean that they need a bath or went somewhere stinky.
