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Shih Tzu Dogs |
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Some benefits of home grooming:
- It's cost-effective
- Can be done at your convenience
- Appointments not needed
- No driving required
- Most pets are happier being groomed in their own home
Also it can be quite fun and easy to do with the addition of the right tools. So let's get to some more recommendations.
The importance of high quality dog brushes...
...cannot be over-stated when it comes to caring for the Shih Tzu coat. The human-like texture of its double coat makes it more susceptible to tangles and mats. Inferior brushes can make "matters" worse by causing hairs to split - increasing the odds for more tangles and grooming challenges!Bottom line: this is not the place to cut corners if you want to make grooming and bonding with your pet an enjoyable time.
Our favorite brushes come from the Chris Christensen line - this company has been involved for many years in the show dog world so you know they have to be good.
Here are our picks for Shih Tzu brushing.
Wood Pin Brush |
Slicker Mark II |
Ice on Ice With Sunscreen |
Perfect for daily needs without damaging coat. Gentle to the pet Smooths out tangles. |
Terrific brush for removing loose hair in the coat. Easy on groomer's wrist. |
Spray on conditioner and leave-in coat protector. Makes brushing a breeze! |
Dog grooming is an everyday process whether you take your pet to the salon or not. For this reason, we think it's worthwhile to invest in good tools and products so you'll be ready for dirty dog problems any time - especially when you want your pet to look and smell his best! Here are some more always needed suggestions for grooming supplies to round out your arsenal:
Combs, Scissors, Shampoos, Conditioners, and Accessories
While the best scissors by far are the ones from Chris Christensen, if you're just getting started with grooming, you may want to try the one of the sets pictured below first.
Pet Grooming Scissors Kit |
Buttercomb |
4-piece Pro Kit |
Face Trimming Scissors |
Tiny Trim Facial Scissors |
Andis Pet Comb |
Safe Nail Trimmers |
Pet Nail Grinder |
Bathing a Shih Tzu about every three weeks will help prevent breakages, tangling and matting - messy puppies may need a bath more often. Some of our favorite bath products are included here, but you might also want to check our organic shampoos and conditioners.
Spectrum Ten Kit |
Spectrum Ten Shampoo |
Spectrum Ten Conditioner |
Spectrum Ten HyproPac Intensive Treatment |
Silk Spirits Leave-In Conditioner |
Divine Brushing Spray |
Mystic Ear Cleaner |
Tear Stain Remover |
One more tool you may want to check out if you have a pet that runs and hides at the very sound of clippers, is an innovative pair of shears, aptly named Scaredy Cut Scissors.
Personality and Traits Of The Breed
Pretty dogs, like many toy dog breeds, are often assumed to be frail especially if they are are also small in size. But, in fact these particular small dogs are surprisingly much sturdier than they look!Shih Tzu dogs do enjoy the creature comforts, are very friendly and assertive dogs, but can at times be a bit aloof. Overall though, they are resilient, fun, playful and have the look of very much the spoiled lap dogs.
This toy dog breed can be a little more difficult to train as he likes to be in charge and has an independent streak. Taking this into consideration, training should begin early to establish your alpha status.
However, since the breed is affectionate, seeks attention and thrives on lots of people contact, owners can use this to their advantage during training.
Above all, with this breed in particular, it is important to be consistent with the training methods you choose.
As a watchdog, Shih Tzus are good at sounding the alarm to unusual activity, or approaching visitors - a trait frequently seen in other small breeds of dogs. But in general they are not thought of as nuisance barkers.
Activity Level
Although they mostly like being inside and in your lap, they also enjoy getting out for a daily walk. A short one is usually sufficient. Beyond a walk and playing outside, the ST does not need a lot of additional exercise.Space Needs
The beauty of the Shih Tzu dog breed is that it is adaptable to any environment, not requiring a lot of space, but a yard is always a welcome addition for play time, training sessions and potty breaks. They are not very active in the home, except for following you around and checking out the arrival of visitors.Shih Tzu Dogs With Children:
A fun family pet. They can be a little wary of small children and do better if you can get a puppy and raise them together. Or, if the children in the family are older and have shown that they are gentle and considerate in their approach to pets.The best policy, no matter what breed of dog you have, is to favor caution and always have adult supervision when kids are interacting with pets.
Elderly

Shih Tzu dogs are ideal companions for the elderly or more sedentary family. They are happy little dogs and enjoy a lot of attention.
While exercise requirements are modest, it should be noted that they do need get out each day to keep them both physically and mentally healthy.
What Other Owners Say About Shih Tzu Dogs
Other visitors have shared information about their treasured Shih Tzu dogs. You can read their stories here:
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