Shih
Tzus make great pets for kids, and amazing companions for everyone.
With a small gene pool of thirteen dogs, Shih
Tzus made their way to Europe in 1952.
Not exact matches
I have just started
making my shih
tzus homemade treats and I would
make them sweet potato and chicken and sweet potato and apple treats!
Chihuahuas lead the pack with more than 30 registrations this year, but Shih
Tzus, Pugs, and Miniature Pinschers will also
make a strong — and adorable — showing.
Shih
Tzus are happy, social dogs that love to
make new friends, which
makes them great pets for socially active owners.
Shih
Tzus aren't a high energy dog, so you won't need to
make many daily trips outdoors for walks.
In fact, there are many brachycephalic dogs that did not
make the list at all, such as chow chows, shih
tzus and Boston terriers.
The Shih
Tzus» bulging eyes
makes the breed susceptible to proptosis, which occurs when the eye protrudes beyond the eye socket.
Lastly, this recipe contains a low - level dose of glucosamine (400mg / kg), which I think
makes it suitable for toy and small breeds prone to joint problems, such as Shih
Tzus.
Short - coated breeds such as English bulldogs (FIGURE 5), Staffordshire terriers, and Boston terriers, along with longer - coated breeds such as shih
tzus, West Highland White terriers, and Scottish terriers, seem to be predisposed.2, 4 In Chinese Shar - Peis, skin thickness may
make finding the mites on a deep skin scraping difficult, and diagnosis may require obtaining skin biopsy samples for histopathology (see DIAGNOSIS).2, 4,5 Additional predisposing factors are listed in BOX 1.
But in reality, Shih -
Tzus are gentle and trusting in nature which
makes them excellent pet companions.
In this article, I've listed three of the best dog clippers for Shih
Tzus to help you
make an informed choice.
Dog lover Martha Jette, in the article Shih
Tzus as Therapy Dogs: Good or Bad, suggests that Shih
Tzus may not
make good service dogs, but are suitable therapy dogs because of their high level of sociability.
Long - haired breeds such as Maltese and shih
tzus are prone to mats,
making regular brushing essential.
Shih
Tzus tend to
make good apartment dogs, but does not do well in hot temperatures.
Wellness CORE is a very close second; its high protein content
makes it more suited to active Shih
Tzus.