Shih Tzu Topknots, Eyes And Ear Care

Article Title: Shih Tzu Topknots, Eyes And Ear Care
Author: Connie Limon

The standard coat of a Shih Tzu should be luxuriously long and
dense with a good wooly undercoat. The hair on top of the head
may be tied up. When a Shih Tzu is completely brushed and
combed the Shih Tzu should have a sleek look. The beard comes to
a point and a long, luxuriant moustache flows over the beard.

Method of making a Shih Tzu or Shih Tzu puppy topknot:
1.Part the hair from the ear on both sides of the head.
2.Gather up in one hand the hair in the middle and slip on a
latex band at the base.
3.The band may have to be wrapped around twice to make it
secure.
4.A ribbon or barrette is recommended to be attached to latex
band.

How to make your own Shih Tzu or Shih Tzu puppy bows:

1. Cut one yard of ribbon. The ribbon can be any width you
desire.

2. From this yard of ribbon, cut another piece about 5" long.
Splice this in half lengthwise.

3. Cut the remainder of the yard in half. This material should
give you enough for two ribbons or bows.

4. Wrap one of the long pieces around two fingers. Slip the
folded ribbon off your fingers and double it over.

5. With a utility scissors, snip off a piece at the corners in
a "V" shape, but not a sharp V, for you will lose any thread of
support. There should be a piece of ribbon left at the
centerfold to hold it all together.

6. Take one of the spliced pieces (5") and tie the ribbon at
the centerfold securely.

7. Separate each fold by gently pulling out and twisting each
fold out from the center. Do both sides. When all the folds are
pulled out and twisted, the bow is completed. All that remains
is to fasten the bow to a tuft of hair, using the ends of the
center splice to tie the knot. Cut off any excess ribbon that
remains.

Care of the Shih Tzu or Shih Tzu puppy's ears:

Because of the long hair covering the Shih Tzu puppy's ears,
problems can develop when the ear gets little air. Clean the
excess hair out of your Shih Tzu puppy's ear canal (not the ear
flap) to improve air circulation and help prevent infection.

Care of the Shih Tzu's eyes:

Shih Tzu generally has large eyes with shallow sockets. A Shih
Tzu's eyes are more prone to injury than most other breeds. If
your Shih Tzu puppy's eyes are red or cloudy or tear
excessively, or if your dog squints and rubs at his eye, have a
vet look at your Shih Tzu puppy's eye to determine the cause.

Professionalism in Shih Tzu grooming:

The word professional means "one skilled in a profession,
craft, or art. The word professionalism is defined as "the
methods, manner, or spirit of a profession.

To become professional at anything, one must have the skills
appropriate to the art, craft or profession and must conduct
themselves professionally.

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