About Shih Tzu
Shih Tzu Personality and Temperament
One of the strongest characteristics of the Shih Tzu is its personality. The Shih Tzu is a friend to all, a non-aggressive dog that is a good companion for children and other breeds of dogs. Shih Tzu are known for their fun-loving play, romping around the apartment or in the country side. The Shih Tzu is a people oriented dog, they cherish no more than the love of people. They will sit patiently, remaining still with their eyes gazing intently on your face waiting for you to call them over to be patted. The Shih Tzu is not a one person dog. Shih Tzu are happy to entertain any stranger, once accepted by the family. This is one reason that they are becoming popular. They make friends wherever they go.
The Shih Tzu has a lap dog personality. It is not high strung or demanding. The pet Shih Tzu is content during the day to lie in a corner with his legs stretched out behind him, snoring softly. If he has a choice he would prefer to be curled up in your lap.
Shih Tzu have hair instead of fur, consequently they don't shed. Those with allergies to pet dander shouldn't have the problems that they have with other types of dogs.
10 Reasons TO OWN A SHIH TZU
Lets count the ways Shih Tzu enrich our lives.
1. Couch, Meet shih Tzu: Shih Tzu meet couch: If you want someone to snuggle up with you while you watch TV. A Shih Tzu is happy to oblige.
2. Space Saver: A Shih Tzu doesn't take up much room. At mere 7 to 16 pounds. Shih Tzu easily can share the seat with you.
3. Exercise-Whats's that?: Un like big, energetic retrievers or super-charged herding dogs theat need plenty of opportunities to run, A Shih Tzu idea of a good workout is playing with a ball or doggie toys inside the house.
4.Lots of xs and os: Shih Tzu don't hesitate to show their affection to one and all-especially to their own people.
5. In touch with one's self: Shih Tzu can amuse themselves. they love their people, but if their people are monentarily occupied elsewhere. a Shih Tzu doesn't get bent out of shape.
6.Roommate Wanted: The Shih Tzu small size makes this breed ideal for living in compact human spaces, such as apartments or condominiums.
7.Hair care: Unlike most other breeds, the Shih Tzu coat will contribute very little to any duct bunny pileups in your home because they hardly shed. If you hate to vacuum. Your shih Tzu won't force you to use the machine any more often than you would have otherwise.
8. May I Be Excused? Shih Tzu have adaptable bathroom manners. They can learn to use just about any kind of doggie bathroom: a dog litter box, newspapers or the great outdoors.
9, Little Dog, Big Courage:They're not weenies. the Shih Tzu compact size bellies his big-dog attitude. they're active and alert, and can make good watchdogs.
10. I Feel good: Unlike other purebreds, the Shih Tzu has relatively few health problems.
"Everyone needs to be owned by
a Shih Tzu"
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