THE SHIH TZU FAMILY TREE
Although how they got there, records disagree, we do know they were raised in Tibetan palaces by eunuchs for the pleasure of the nobility.
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Their distant relatives are Pekingese and Tibetan dogs. Shih
Tzu come in every colour ~ some part white with another
colour known as “Parti Colours”. Others one colour only and
these are known as “Solids”, but never solid white.
PURPOSE Every dog has a reason for being. The Shih Tzu reason is strictly to give and receive love. Shih Tzu do not know how to hunt, pull, track or attack but just love to be with you.
Although they may bark to let you know there is someone at the door they will love them once they know they are your friends and will always try their best to please you and love the praise and attention this will attract.
CHARACTER Shih Tzu are lively, alert, full of fun and ready to join in all the family games. THEY SHOULD NOT BE HIGHLY STRUNG! They are intelligent and enjoy learning new tricks and should be friendly towards humans and other dogs.
EXERCISE AND MAINTENANCE They are most definitely ‘house dogs’ who will happily
go for long walks or runs, but -
DID THE PERSON SELLING THE PUP BREED IT THEMSELVES?
CAN YOU SEE THE MOTHER?
ARE THE PUPS “K.C.” (Kennel Club) REGISTERED? Save in exceptional circumstances the answer should be YES.
If they are not they will not be eligible for showing nor can their progeny be registered with the K.C..
ASK IF THE BREEDER IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH ONE OF THE BREED CLUBS. ~~~ These are the people who are trying to achieve good quality pups which will grow into healthy adults bearing a strong resemblance to the breed standard set down by our UK KENNEL CLUB. The K.C. has a code of ethics and when registering a litter with them breeders must sign a declaration which includes “Owners will not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers or retail pet dealers”
A RESPONSIBLE BREEDER will not sell a pup before the age of 8 weeks.. They will supply you with written instructions for day to day care, feeding and grooming and also when it was last wormed. It will also give contact details for ongoing support for you and your puppy.
Some people buy a pup and decide they would like “just one litter”. These dogs are usually clean, happy and loved. Some of these owners contact the original breeder and take advice. These litters produced with the help of the original breeder should be healthy.
Others who think it is just a case of letting two dogs of the same breed mate and do not check if the Stud Dog produces health or temperament problems could be heading for trouble and will not be able to offer the same level of support as someone who has studied the breed for many years.
Regular baths are required but, before bathing please gently comb or tease out any tangles they may have.
After a good rub down with a towel, dry off with a hairdryer.
Wiping their faces every morning with their own face
flannel helps prevent their faces from staining.
DO YOU STILL WANT TO BUY A PUPPY?
If the answer is yes and you have decided to make a
CONGRATULATIONS!
But please do not rush out to buy one.
Now Is the time to start talking to ethical breeders who
May be referred to you by one of the Kennel Clubs recognized
Breed Clubs. Try to go to dog shows and talk to breeders.
Reputable breeders do not have pups available all the time, but their pups will be worth waiting for. Do not
Be offended if the breeder asks you lots of questions. We ask out of concern and try to ensure our puppies
Go to suitable homes. After all we have looked after these little bundles for the first few weeks of their
Lives and have grown to love them. We have had sleepless nights making sure Mum doesn’t accidentally
Roll over and smother them. We make sure they all get a fair share of their mothers milk and we are there when they have had tummy ache.
If, after reading this page you feel you would like more information you may contact me by telephone or email.
My telephone number is 01254 388510 -
This page of my web site is devoted to helping anyone thinking of sharing their home with a SHIH TZU.
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