Things you need to know about Shih Tzu, the fluffy dog, and how to raise it.

Shih Tzu is one of the most popular small dog breeds. With its cute face, long, fluffy fur, playful, gentle and friendly personality, it is suitable for families of all ages, including children, adults and seniors.

What is a Shih Tzu ?

The Shih Tzu originated in China and Tibet. It is an ancient breed that is called the “lion dog” due to the belief in Buddhism that it is an animal that brings good luck. *It is small, has a short face, long, beautiful hair, and is gentle. It likes to be close to its owner, so it is suitable to be raised as a companion in the home.

Distinctive characteristics of the Shih Tzu

Body size

Shih Tzu weighs about 4-7 kilograms, has an average height of 20-28 centimeters, is compact and suitable for keeping in condos or small houses.

Hair characteristics

Shih Tzu dogs have long, smooth, double-layered coats that come in a variety of colors including white, brown, black, grey, or a mix of colors. Long coats require regular grooming.

character

• Cheerful, gentle, friendly
  
• Likes to be with the owner, does not like to be alone for long periods of time.
  
• Good with children and other pets.
  
• Doesn’t bark excessively
  

How to care for a healthy Shih Tzu

Grooming

• Brush daily to prevent tangles.
  
• Bathe your dog every 2-3 weeks with a long-haired dog shampoo.
  
• Trim the hair around the face, eyes and feet neatly.

Food and drink

• You should feed your dog a specially formulated dog food for small breed dogs.
  
• Enriched with Omega 3 and vitamins to nourish the fur.
  
• Control your weight to avoid becoming too fat.
  

Exercise

• Take a walk for 20-30 minutes a เล่นบาคาร่า UFABET เว็บตรง ค่าคอมสูง day.
  
• Play brain teasers to prevent boredom.
  

Health checkup

• Check your teeth and gums regularly.
  
• Check the eyes and ears because Shih Tzu dogs are prone to dry eye disease and eye inflammation.
  
• Take them for their annual health check-up and vaccinations as scheduled.
  

Breed-specific diseases of Shih Tzu dogs that you should be careful of

• Respiratory diseases due to short face
  
• Dry eye disease, keratitis
  
• Skin diseases from moisture in hair
  
• Patellar dislocation
  

Shih Tzu is a small, good-natured dog that is easy to raise and gets along well with everyone in the family. It has long, beautiful fur but requires regular care. If it is well cared for, it can live up to 12-16 years.