Monday, August 20, 2007

Does Your Shih Tzu Eat Its Own Stool?





One of the most unpleasant aspects of Shih Tzu breeding or owning a Shih Tzu is the Shih Tzu who takes to eating its stool. The official name for this practice is “coprophagy.” It is one of the unsolved mysteries in the dog world. However, there are several theories.

Some people say nutritional deficiencies. I can honestly say that since I have been feeding my Shih Tzu HealthyPetNet Life’s Abundance food I have seen a remarkable “decrease” in this activity. I can only assume my problem was being caused by inadequate nutrition. Read on at http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Imagine Yourself as a Little Dog

Benny pictured here is available from his litter of 3 girls and him. He is a sweet little guy with beautiful coloring in the category of silver/blue. He will lighten to a bluish beige platinum color. He is an Imperial size Shih Tzu.


Your little dog has just as much intelligence and instincts as the larger 150 pound dogs. Sometimes these little dogs forget they are little. When he growls and snaps at bigger dogs it is most likely he figures that he is safer being the aggressor. Your little dog needs extra encouragement to feel safe. Gentle and happy training methods work best for the little dogs. Positive training methods are essential for the small toy breed dogs.



Saturday, August 11, 2007

Always Feed Your Shih Tzu the Highest Quality of Pet Food to Avoid Pancreatitis




The disease of pancreatitis can occur in your Shih Tzu if you feed the Shih Tzu table scraps and/or garbage. It is important to feed your Shih Tzu a well-balanced diet of high quality pet food. Pancreatitis presents itself from a severe inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ that aids in the digestion of the Shih Tzu’s food.

Symptoms of pancreatitis in the Shih Tzu include:

A Shih Tzu who suddenly starts to vomit
The vomiting may cause dehydration and the Shih Tzu may become lethargic
The Shih Tzu may also experience diarrhea

The above symptoms are of course common to many diseases in the canine population as well as your own beloved Shih Tzu puppy or Shih Tzu adult. To help your vet make an appropriate diagnosis, be prepared to give him or her a good past history of events of your Shih Tzu eating patterns and what you been feeding the Shih Tzu as well as other health related history. A good history from you, the Shih Tzu owner, will help your vet determine whether or not the Shih Tzu has pancreatitis due to improper eating or some other disease.

Thursday, August 09, 2007

Basics of a Shih Tzu Dog Show

If you have never gone to a Shih Tzu or any breed dog show you might wonder exactly what the judge will be doing.

The judge will look into the mouth of the Shih Tzu or other dog breed to check for the correct number of teeth and the bite. I mean after all, do you ever see a winning Miss America with no front teeth? The same holds true for Shih Tzu and other dog breeds in the show ring. Missing teeth is a disqualification in many of the breeds.

He will also check a male to be sure he has two testicles. A missing testicle is a disqualification.

During this inspection the judge will feel various parts of the Shih Tzu or other breed of dog, searching out the angles of the shoulders and hips, the head and ribs. This is especially true with the heavily-coated breeds like the Shih Tzu. You can’t tell exactly what the structure of a heavily-coated Shih Tzu is without hands-on examinations. Some of the smaller breeds are examined on a raised table. If you see a handler lift the Shih Tzu or other dog breed from the table to the ground with one hand under the chin and the other hand using the tail, they do this to avoid messing up the Shih Tzu’s hairstyle. It is not uncomfortable for the dog at all.

Read on at: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com/

Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Dog Fashions For Toy Dogs and The Shih Tzu


The tiny breeds such as the Imperial and Teacup Shih Tzu do look a whole lot cuter in their fancy clothes than say an Alaskan Malamute. But even if you have a large hardy dog that has a double coat, a raincoat is still a must to keep you from bringing home a sopping wet dog after a run through the park. Almost anyone with a little money can dress their Shih Tzu to ward off the elements. However, dog fashion has extended into leashes and collars. You rarely see a piece of rope around a Shih Tzu’s neck for a collar these days. This is just no longer appropriate for our best of friends, the dog.

Read on at: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com/

We have new Imperial Puppies available. There are two puppies left from this recent litter. Check them out here: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com/page/page/4472579.htm
Bella pictured here is mom to this litter.

Saturday, August 04, 2007

Shih Tzu Comfort, Safety and Fashion with Collars and Leashes




Shih Tzu collars are practical and fashionable. A Shih Tzu collar can hold your Shih Tzu’s identification which can be his ticket back home to you if he gets lost. A Shih Tzu collar can also be your Shih Tzu’s most fashionable statement showing the world just how pampered and stylish he is.

Every Shih Tzu needs at least one collar. But as it is with you and earrings or necklaces and rings, your Shih Tzu and you will enjoy having several. Of course, you only really need one pair of shoes, but chances are you have many, a style and color for every occasion. So can it be the same with your Shih Tzu’s collar. You and your Shih Tzu can enjoy a color and style for any and every occasion.

The Shih Tzu that belongs to celebrities is known to wear some of the most fabulous-looking collars. The celebrities love to dress their Shih Tzu in the finest and most fashionable collars for their Shih Tzu. Read on at: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com/ (Home Page)


We have new IMPERIAL PUPPIES available on this page: http://www.stainglassshihtzu.com/page/page/4472579.htm

Shih Tzu Comfort, Safety and Fashion with Collars and Leashes


Shih Tzu collars are practical and fashionable. A Shih Tzu collar can hold your Shih Tzu’s identification which can be his ticket back home to you if he gets lost. A Shih Tzu collar can also be your Shih Tzu’s most fashionable statement showing the world just how pampered and stylish he is.

Every Shih Tzu needs at least one collar. But as it is with you and earrings or necklaces and rings, your Shih Tzu and you will enjoy having several. Of course, you only really need one pair of shoes, but chances are you have many, a style and color for every occasion. So can it be the same with your Shih Tzu’s collar. You and your Shih Tzu can enjoy a color and style for any and every occasion.

The Shih Tzu that belongs to celebrities is known to wear some of the most fabulous-looking collars. The celebrities love to dress their Shih Tzu in the finest and most fashionable collars for their Shih Tzu.


Read on at: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com/ (on home page)
We have new IMPERIAL SHIH TZU PUPPIES available now on this page: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com/page/page/4472579.htm

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