Author: Connie Limon
Shih Tzu was developed as a dog to live as companions to
humans. This is their main function. They do not catch rats or
mice. They do not herd sheep. They were developed mainly to
entertain and amuse humans. And this is one thing the Shih Tzu
is extremely skillful at doing. Therefore, the perfect home for
a Shih Tzu is the same home in which its owners live. A kennel
or cage is absolutely not the best place as a permanent home
for the Shih Tzu. The Shih Tzu will never develop its full
personality to show his delightful and playful antics if he is
isolated from people. It is his human companions he hopes to
"charm," and have a good time with. Shih Tzu likes nothing
better than being with people. Shih Tzu loves a romp in the
backyard but if the minute they notice you are not there, it is
not much fun at all, they rather be right back inside with you
if that is where you are.
There are times to confine a Shih Tzu for its own safety and
during housebreaking training. When traveling by car or plane,
of course, the Shih Tzu is safer confined for the trip. Oh but
how much more fun it is for the Shih Tzu to ride slap dab in
the middle of your lap while you drive with his head hanging
the window for all to see. It truly is a funny sight. The Shih
Tzu does not care to let his hair blow in the wind. They are
always ready for anything that seems like far-out "fun." They
are masters at being happy when allowed the freedom to express
their full personalities. Their happiness can and does rub off
on all who are around them. They definitely have the ability to
lift the moods of depression.
Just as Shih Tzu will happily share your home and your daily
life, he will also be most happy to share your bed and your
pillow and your blanket. These are all items that will become
your Shih Tzu's favorite items. This may not always be a good
idea. You need to be the judge of your own situation in what
you allow your Shih Tzu to happily dominate. Anything that is
yours is always better than what exclusively belongs to him.
There comes a time, however, when owners must draw a line and
take charge of what the Shih Tzu cannot claim ownership to as
well.
One good thing about having several Shih Tzu is that when the
nights are chilly, they can all curl up together on a warm rug
somewhere in your house as is demonstrated in the picture with
this article. I caught this scene of my Shih Tzu happily
nesting together.
Exercise
Exercise is essential for the Shih Tzu's well being, happiness
and good health. A healthy Shih Tzu will enjoy several walks a
day if this is feasible. Shih Tzu love to greet others along
the way, they will stop and sniff and smell all that is around
them and then merrily start their walk again with you. Shih Tzu
is curious about their surroundings and actually quite "nosey."
They have to know everything that is going on around them. If
walks with your Shih Tzu are not feasible, their exercise
requirements are not so great that they cannot still get enough
just romping in your yard or around your house or apartment.
Grooming
I keep most of my Shih Tzu in short coat mainly because I do
not have the time to brush and brush each one of them daily. I
also like them in short coat in the cold months when I can put
a fleece t-shirt on them. My Shih Tzu just love their fleece
t-shirts. They are a little resistant at first, but then after
they find out how warm and cozy they are, they do not make a
fuss when I put one on them. If you keep your Shih Tzu in
longer coat it will require daily brushing. It is also a good
idea to tend to your Shih Tzu's face each day. Gently comb away
any fragments of food or whatever from the whiskers and wash the
face with a no water shampoo. Check your Shih Tzu's eyes to be
sure the hair is not touching the eyeball. Hair can grow inside
the Shih Tzu's eyes and cause infection. If you keep your Shih
Tzu in a topknot, you will need to redo the topknot daily as
well. Bathe your Shih Tzu once weekly.
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