Shih Tzus, beloved for their small size and friendly nature, come with varying price tags influenced by factors like location, breeder reputation, coat color, and lineage. Here’s a breakdown: Understanding these factors can help you make an informed decision when bringing a Shih Tzu into your home.
Shih Tzus often form strong bonds with the person who feeds them, spends time with them, and provides care and affection. They show love through gestures like leaning, following, cuddling, and bringing toys. This bond stems from their friendly and playful nature, coupled with their intelligence. To strengthen the...
Those who wish to have their Shih Tzu around for the maximum amount of time must know what factors can cause them to depart before their time. Just like us, humans, there are aspects that not only provide quality of life to Shih Tzu but also increase their life...
Year after year, the Shih Tzu’s popularity as a pet has been on the rise since the early 1990s. By the late 1990s and into the current decade, its appeal has grown significantly. In 2002, it ranked 10th in the country in terms of registered puppy births, climbing to...
Our shih tzus can really be our best friends. Sometimes, we feel like we need a hug and assume that our four-legged friends need one too. It’s easy to entertain the idea that we all hug our shih tzus once in a while. Do we enjoy this hug much...
Our Shih Tzu can really be our best friends. Sometimes, we feel like we need a hug and assume our four-legged friends need one too. It’s easy to assume that we all hug our Shih Tzu once in a while. Do we enjoy this hug much more than our...
The names for Shih Tzu dogs preferred by Brazilians in 2019 were Mel, for females, and Thor, for males. Some Shih Tzu owners resort to names of famous movie characters and celebrities to name their Shih Tzu. Popular names for Shih Tzu Among female Shih Tzu, Mel ranked first....
Female or Male Shih Tzu: This is an important decision. Females in some breeds are gentler, but this isn’t a rule. Male Shih Tzus are just as gentle as females. Both males and females have some drawbacks. Female dogs get messy when they’re in heat (though today, there are...
Storm anxiety can deeply affect shih tzus, causing behaviors like panting, hiding, or becoming destructively panicked. This fear can also extend to other loud noises like fireworks. Factors like breed, age, sex, and previous experiences can increase a dog’s sensitivity to storms. Veterinarians believe the fear may stem from...
Our Shih Tzus are incredible at showing affection, but sometimes amidst the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, some of their loving gestures might slip by unnoticed. Here are 10 unmistakable signs from Little Things that your Shih Tzu considers you their one and only: These behaviors aren’t...