Some Shih Tzu owners bathe their dog soon after vaccinating, but they forget to take these critical facts below like the dog's age, stress level, ideal water temperature, type of shampoo into account. By the way, did you know that a very young puppy should not be bathed, irrespective of the vaccination status, before it is 3 months … [Read more...]
Do Shih Tzus Kill Mice? [Is It Safe To Let Them Eat Mice?]
Some Shih Tzu owners prefer to let their dog do the work of a pest exterminator to catch mice. but they forget to take these critical facts below like poisoned rats or rats with serious and contagious diseases into account. Avoiding these facts can actually hurt your Shih Tzu and You!. Let’s go over why you should carefully c … [Read more...]
Are Shih Tzus Stinky [Why Do They Stink & What To Do About It!]
Are Shih Tzus Stinky? Whilst Shih Tzus are a lovely breed of dog, one of the problems many owners have with them is they can get a bit stinky from time to time. But why is this such a problem with this particular breed of dog? Why Do Shih Tzus Stink? Shih Tzus have long hair and like all dogs, it is important they are regularly groomed and take frequent … [Read more...]
Shih Tzu Growling [ 9 Types & What They Mean – With Examples!]
Are Shih Tzu's Known To Growl A Lot? Shih Tzu’s are typically happy dogs and aren’t particularly known for growling a lot. They are not much different than any other breed in terms of growling. There are many types of growling however and if your Shih Tzu is trying to communicate with you when they are growling, pay close attention. Growling Typ … [Read more...]
Do Shih Tzu Sleep A Lot? [Sleeping Patterns For Every Age]
Your little Shih Tzu sure does require a lot of rest! Why do they sleep so often, and how much is too much? Do Shih Tzu Puppies Sleep A Lot? New puppies sleep a lot in order to grow and develop into healthy adult dogs. You’ll probably notice that your Shih Tzu sleeps more than the average puppy. During this stage of their life, Shih Tzu sleep an additional 4 hours per day c … [Read more...]