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Shih Tzu

Background

The breed's origins are shrouded in mystery, but it is known that these little dogs were raised in palaces by eunuchs for the pleasure of the nobility. Here they sat on satin pillows and had beautiful marble courtyards to run in. Distant relatives of the Shih Tzu are the Pekingese and Tibetan-type dogs.

Breed Personality, Characteristics & Temperment

Every dog has a reason for being: the Shih Tzu's is strictly to give love. They don't hunt, pull, track or attack - they just love to be with you. Although they may bark to let you know someone is at the door, they soon befriend any visitors once they realise they are friend, not foe.

Compatibility With Other Pets

Excellent.

Care Requirements

Shih Tzus are house dogs and love access to a securely fenced garden. However, if you live in a flat or unit, they are content to be walked daily on a lead. These dogs will give you a lot of love, which must of course be returned. A weekly bath to keep your dog's coat and skin clean needs to be followed by a blow dry to ensure that it doesn't catch cold.

Please take note:
Although Shih Tzus love children, these dogs do require adult care and supervision.

Conclusion

If you have decided that the Shih Tzu is the dog for you and you realise that it is a house dog but needs a daily walk, contact one of the groups listed below:

Breeders

State	Contact	Breeder
QLD	Gloria and Monica Moore and Woodward	Oeshih	Contact
VIC	Paul Anderson	Santarra	Contact
QLD	Carol Speed	Kimscott	Contact
VIC	Liz Smith	Jubilees	Contact
QLD	Louise and Janette MeHarry and Dorr	Loujen	Contact
NSW	Annemarie turner	Zenarana	Contact
SA	Jean Godfrey	Samlhamo	Contact
NSW	Robyn Gill	Kajashih	Contact
NSW	Kim JONES	Calarney	Contact
VIC	carol minster	Mooroobar	Contact
NSW	Pretoria Harris	Yessirrah	Contact
QLD	Aureole Poole	Pooli	Contact
QLD	Aureole Poole	Pooli	Contact
WA	Suze Taylor	Misfitz	Contact
SA	Jodie King	DreamDanes	Contact
VIC	Deborah McAllister	Heinzrupe	Contact

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Lifespan: Shih Tzus live from between 12 to 16 years of age.

Ideal Owners: