Breed of Shih Tzu dogs

How unusual is the name "shih-tzu"! There are several options for translating the name of the breed: "blissful","bearer of the world","lion dog". Which of them most plausibly reflects the features of shih tzu - is unknown. Also in China they are called "doggy-chrysanthemum", And all because of their kind of muzzle, which is so similar to this flower.

The breed of Shih Tzu dogs was considered in ancient China as the privilege of the emperors. Only they could keep these dogs. In no case could they be sold. And only Tibetan monks presented the emperors with puppies as a gift. Also, Shih Tzu dogs were strictly forbidden to export from China. This ban was lifted only in 1908, when the last Empress Tsu-Xi died.

In Europe, the same breed of shih-tzu dogs appeared only in the late 30-ies of the twentieth century. And then they quickly began to conquer all countries with their wonderful appearance.

The dogs of this breed are brave,loyalty and nobility. But at the same time they are also loyal, gentle and especially intelligent. Shih Tzu do not conflict with other animals and are very attached to people. Thanks to their sociable nature, they do not single out one particular host, but are attached to all members of the family. Shih Tzu dog breed is perfect for elderly or lonely people. But with children there may be problems. The fact is that Shih Tzu tend to perceive small children as their own kind of dogs, so they will play furiously with them.

Breed color

There is no color standard for Shih Tzu breed. Any of them is allowed, but The presence of white strands on the muzzle is especially appreciated, which diverge like the petals of a chrysanthemum. However, it is preferable that the shih-tzu be yellow or golden in color, because this color was the color of the emperors in China. It is believed that dogs of black and brown color have a more violent character than the owners of the light.

Breed Standard

Muzzle should be short (2.5 cm), straight, wide andwithout wrinkles. Long strands of hair hang down in the form of a tuft. It is recommended to tie this coat so that it does not fall over your eyes, otherwise the dog will have vision problems. Ears: large, hanging. Eyes: widely spaced, rounded.

Housing: rectangular shape, stretched. The back is straight. Paws short and muscular. The high-set tail is constantly thrown on the back. A long coat dissolves with it like a fan.

Wool from Shih Tzu is long and thick. A slight waviness is allowed, but it should not curl. To care for the hair of shih-tzu it is necessary constantly, otherwise there will be a lot of koltuns.

Several rules for the care of shih-tzu

Select the most suitable shampoo for wool will have a trial and error method, because for each dog needs an individual approach. Comb your shih-tzu so often, so that no collars develop. Shih-tzu begin to molly at an age very abundantly10-12 months, when they leave puppy wool. During this period, the dog should be combed especially often. Usually it lasts up to three weeks, but it will be easier later.

Remember that soft wool gets tangled faster than stiff, so it should be combed more often. Comb the hair with a hair brush with flexible bristles. Start with your hind legs, then go toFront, and only then to the stomach. Comb the dog from above to the center and back. Pay special attention to the areas of the neck, ears and under the feet. It is in these places that the wool intensely rubs and very often there are coils.

Do not comb dry hair, since its electrification can damage the tips of the hair. Sprinkle it slightly from the spray gun. Also You can not comb the dog immediately after bathing, because in this case the wool will break again. Also, one should not bathe the shih-tzu with matted hair - water can lead to even more formation of koltuns.