Article Title: Shih Tzu - When You Want A Perfect Indoor Dog
Author: Rebecca A Simpson
The Shih Tzu is an amazing dog that makes a wonderful pet for
introvert people. This dog revels in the attention it is given
and wants nothing more than to bask in your attention, which it
demands constantly. Trained early, this dog can be a most loving
companion in the house and never allow a dull moment in your
life. These dogs are proud, imperial looking and very stubborn
when not handled correctly. It is very amusing to watch the Shih
Tzu's being trained with force – they will do absolutely
nothing. Training the Shih Tzu is possible only with positive
reinforcement and that too after a long and patient time spent
in motivating it to behave. If you are looking for a warm and
friendly pet that will adore you for life, there can be no other
choice than a Shih Tzu. These dogs are a joy to have around as
they require next to nothing in terms of grooming and care,
while they are generous with their love and loyalty. The only
thing that these dogs need is you – your love and presence.
The Shih Tzu's traces their origin to Tibet where monks,
possibly, had been breeding them. Around the 17th Century these
dogs were brought into Peking (China) as gifts for the Emperor.
They were an instant hit with the royalty and so they then
become their exclusive property. The tiny animals stayed
protected by Imperial orders for two long centuries. In the 1930
a pair of these lovable dogs were brought to England and from
there they reached the USA soil in 1969. Wherever these dogs
went they have conquered hearts. Today, the Shih Tzu is one of
the most popular breeds across the globe, both in terms of
glamorous looks and as a companion.
The Shih Tzu – owing to its temperament and looks – has been a
lot of other names. For example, for a long time in the Chinese
Imperial Palaces these dogs were known as the Lion dog. This
could be for two reasons. First, it looked like a miniatures
lion with all the fluffy hair framing its face and second, it
had the demeanor of a king
The Shih Tzu needs very little from you other than love. To
keep your Shih Tzu happy, allow it to sleep on your lap, pamper
it as often as you can and talk to it all the time. Grooming
this dog needs special attention because of its long coat. You
need to have it brushed with a hard brush to prevent matting of
hair and remove the dust that accumulates on it. You need two
separate types of combs – one long toothed for the overall coat
on the body and another shorter and denser for the hair around
the face and feet.
Have the nails checked and cut regularly as these dogs tend to
grow long nails for lack of exercise and a sedentary lifestyle.
In case you are not comfortable with the cutting of nails at
home, visit your vet periodically to get the job done. This
should be done as often as necessary.
Shih Tzus are easy to train if you use the right techniques.
These dogs can be very proud and stubborn, hence the training
should be done only through positive reinforcement. As long as
they get pampered and treated to tidbits in reward to their good
behavior, the Shih Tzu's will do anything you ask of them. Since
the Shih Tzu is very friendly and receptive, many people prefer
to train their dogs themselves and find it is not difficult at
all. Just be sure use a lot of patience and many treats.
Overall the Shih Tzu breed makes for extremely sweet pets that
bring joy and happiness wherever they go. You need to keep one
thing in mind when you bring home a Shih Tzu dog – they need
your love more than anything else – and if you cannot give it to
them by being there for them, it is better to choose another
breed of dogs.
About The Author: Rebecca Simpson runs a private animal shelter
for the last fifteen years and has written a number of articles
on small breed dogs such as Shih Tzu, Lhasa Apso and others. The
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