Shih Tzu-Chinese watchdog and family pet (Shih Tzu)

Member Name: chitra08

Product:	Shih Tzu
Date:	04/12/08 (200 review reads)
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Advantages: Strong, intelligent, friendly and eager to learn

Disadvantages: Cannot stand temperatures above 24 C. Its dry coat gets tangled easily.

Shih Tzu

This breed, the Shih Tzu is originally from China and is one of the most ancient breeds of Tibet. It is a good watchdog and companion dog, ideal as a family pet. It gets along with both adults and children and enjoys being petted and pampered. It is also called the Tibetan Temple Dog. This canine is crossed with other breeds and dogs like Shih-Poo and Pom Shih are developed.
It is a strong, lively, intelligent, cheerful and friendly dog with a jaunty attitude. They are eager to learn and have a mind of their own.

Appearance
Size: Its height is around 8-11". It has a compact, well-proportioned and sturdy structure. It weighs 4-7 kg on an average.
Colour: They can be seen in any colour.
Coat: The Shih Tzu is double-coated having two coats of fur with a flowing and long overcoat. As the coat grows longer, it tends to become dry and therefore, gets tangled easily. So, daily brushing is a must.
Long hair forming a beard and moustache, a black nose, dark round eyes, a curled tail are the most distinct features of this breed.

Litter Size
An average of 5 free Shih Tzu puppies is found in a litter.

Diet
The Shih Tzu likes a diet of poultry, pork, barley and rice. Beef and oats are avoidable.

Preferred Environment
They cannot stand high temperatures - above 24 C.

Lifespan
The average lifespan of the Shih Tzu is around 13-15 years.

This article has originally been authored by me and appeared on the site:http://www.freepuppiessale.com

Summary: Ancient breed of Tibet, watchdog and companion dog