A topknot is used to tie back the hair from the face so the dog can see â $ «
Shih Tzus eyes can be sensitive so you must be sure to keep them clean and to keep hair out of their eyes.
Not exact matches
Stefan Vanderhoof (Michael McKean) and Scott Donlon (John Michael Higgins) are a gay couple whose twin
Shih Tzus are the apples of their
eyes.
Owners and prospective owners of Basset Hounds, Beagles, Bloodhounds, Boxers, Bulldogs (English and French), Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Lhasa Apsos, Neapolitan Mastiffs, Newfoundlands, Pekingese, Poodles (especially Miniature), Pugs, Saint Bernards, Shar - Peis,
Shih Tzus, and terriers (including the Boston Terrier, Bull Terrier andWest Highland White Terrier) should be aware of the increased risk for cherry
eye in these breeds.
Breeds prone to
eye infections include cocker spaniels, Maltese, Pekingese, poodles, pugs, and
Shih -
Tzus.
Pugs,
shih tzus, Pekingese, Lhasa apsos, and all the bulldog breeds can all very commonly develop dry
eye.
The
Shih Tzus» bulging
eyes makes the breed susceptible to proptosis, which occurs when the
eye protrudes beyond the
eye socket.
Maltese, Bichon Frises,
Shih Tzus... all adorable and all prone to brown tear stains around their
eyes.
Shih Tzus, with their almost teary -
eyed looks, love the attention that they get from their human masters.
Shih Tzus are about 6 or 7 kilos (13 to 15 pounds), have long, silky hair that does not shed much, large
eyes, and an underbite that would scare off most orthodontists.
Eye Problems: These tend to be more common in «bulgy -
eyed» breeds such as pugs and
shih -
tzus, but any dog can be affected.
Brachycephalic (short - nosed) dog breeds like Boston Terriers, Boxers, Pugs and
Shih Tzus, have large, bulging
eyes that are more exposed to the elements.
Certain breeds, she notes, are more prone to
eye conditions, like
Shih Tzus, cocker spaniels, and chows.
And dogs with protruding
eyes like
Shih Tzus and Boxers have more
eye problems.
Shih Tzus are particularly prone to
eye problems because of their large dark
eyes, affecting the eyelids, cornea, and retina.