Shih Tzu

Gracie's Birthday

Today I would like to dedicate this post to my puppy, Gracie. She is a Shih Tzu. She is very playful but she can also get lazy. I remember the day my family adopted her on March 15, 2014. She was scared around people but now she loves everybody.

Information of Shih Tzus

The date of origin of the Shih Tzu is not known, but evidence of its existence has come from documents, paintings and objets d'art from A. D. 624. During the Tang Dynasty, the King of Viqur gave the Chinese court a pair of dogs (Shih Tzus) said to have come from the Fu Lin      

Another hypothesis of their introduction to China was recorded in the mid-17th century when dogs were brought from Tibet to the Chinese court. They were bred in the Forbidden City of Peking.

  Shih Tzus are one of the most popular toy dogs now. They can weigh between 8.8 to 16 pounds. They are mostly known for their long luxurious coat but some people like to cut it short.  The coat is worth the time you’ll put into it. Very few dogs are as beautiful as a well-groomed Shih Tzu. And that adorable face! Those big eyes and that sweet expression! It is no shock that Shih Tzu fans have been so devoted to their little “Lion Dogs” for many years.

Beyond regular weekly grooming, the occasional bath will keep them clean and looking beautiful. Grooming your Shih Tzu will also give you bonding time. Their fast-growing nails should be trimmed regularly with a nail clipper or grinder to avoid overgrowth, splitting, and cracking. Their ears should be checked regularly to avoid a buildup of wax and debris which can result to an infection. Teeth should be brushed regularly. You should also walk them twice a day for at least 10 minutes so they can get their daily exercise. With all that love and care, your Shih Tzu will grow up to be a cute and lovable dog.