Purple Girl and Lily. I rescued Lily from a neighbor who was going to put her down, just because she kept excaping the fence! How horrible. She is a 9 year old Great Pyrenees, she loves the pups! Look how big her head is compared to the pups whole body :)
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THE PUPS HAVE ARRIVED!!!
I hope you enjoy my site. Here you will learn all about our Maine Shih Tzu Puppies! We are a small breeding program aimed at breeding Quality not quanity. I do NOT register my puppies, therefore making them affordable to those who have always dreamed of having thier own little Lion Dog. Our dogs and puppies are pets and loving family members. Owning a Shih Tzu is a life changing experience. The Shih Tzu breed now has taken over my heart.
I live with my daughter, husband, my mother, and all our pets...family members! All the pups are very well socialized and pre spoiled. Please don't hesitate to contact me anytime to talk about our pups! Below is some general information on the Shih Tzu Breed!
This small sturdy dog is covered over with an abundant double coat of long hair lined with a woolly undercoat. This proud looking little dog has hair above the nose growing upward, creating a "chrysanthemum" face. The head is rounded, with a profuse beard and mustache, short hairy muzzle, and black nose (except in liver-colored dogs which have liver noses). The eyes are large, round and wide-set, dark on most dogs but lighter on liver and blue colored dogs. The pendant ears are so covered with hair that they blend right into the body coat. The teeth should form a level or undershot bite. The topline is level and the body is slightly longer than the height at the withers. Dewclaw removal is optional. The heavily plumped tail is curled over the back.
The Shih-Tzu is an alert and spunky little dog. Happy and hardy, endowed with loads of character. The gentle loyal Shih-Tzu makes friends easily and responds well to consistent patient training. They make a very alert watch dog. Courageous and clever. Playful and lively, this affectionate little dog likes to be with people and are good with other pets. The Shih Tzu needs all of the humans in the house to be pack leader, with the rules of the house made consistently clear. Owners who allow their dogs to take over may find them to be snappish if they are surprised or peeved. Give this dog rules, and limits to what they are and are not allowed to do. Be their firm, stable, pack leader! Take them for daily pack walks to burn mental and physical energy. Their temperament will improve for the better, and you will bring out the sweet, trustworthy dog in them.
According to AKC Standards: A Shih Tzu's height should be up to 11 inches.
Weight: 9-16 pounds
Exercise: The Shih Tzu needs a daily walk or a good playful romp! Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in yard. Do not over feed this breed or it will quickly become fat :)
Plan on having your Shih Tzu to love for many years to come! This healthy little pup can live to 15 years of more!
Grooming: These little dogs require a good daily grooming using a bristle brush. A topknot is usually tied with a bow so that the dog can see properly. Some owners prefer to have them trimmed to make the coat easier and less time consuming to care for. Keep the ear passages and area around the eyes clean. Shih-Tzu's have sensitive eyes that should be keep clean. There is special drops you can buy to put in them if needed. Ask your vet what to use on your dog. This breed sheds little to no hair and are good for allergy suffers if their coats are kept very well groomed. (Due the fact that they shed little skin dander.)
NOTE: Please learn how to groom (cut) your Shih Tzus hair yourself! With a little practice and a good pair of clippers you will be grooming you baby like a pro in no time!
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