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Before Buying Shih Tzu Puppies For Sale OH

By Joyce Turner


You may be perusing the internet now and reading as you are in the market for a new pet dog. As you were searching the classifieds you may have come across a Shih Tzu puppies for sale OH sign and are thinking of getting one. Prior to you making the final decision and commitment, do take the time to finish off this article and get the information you need.

Price can range from it being totally free, that's right, to a few hundred dollars or more for champion breeds. Its widespread popularity is the reason why many people will have this breed and accidentally breed them as nature will have it, and they just want to give away the puppies to loving homes. In the end the overall price will depend on where you are and the availability.

The temperament of this breed can be labeled as very affectionate and also very loyal. Despite its size it can become very protective of its master and will make quite a scene if it senses something wrong. Strangers and other animals will have no issue with it, unless it is provoked through constant teasing and if someone messes around with their toys or food.

Physically the breed is a small dog and is classified under the toy breed class. When it does reach full maturity it will weigh around ten to nineteen pounds. In terms of length the males will reach around eleven inches and females around eight to nine inches. It was believed that it originated from Tibet and was later on dispersed widely in China, and many call it the Chrysanthemum Dog.

Physically the dog has a fairly short muzzle with large and dark eyes. It is also blessed with two varieties of coats which can be wavy and coarse or fine and long. Daily brushing is what either kind of dog needs as it is quite prone to tangling and matting. If you do happen to get a dog with wavy hair then the best cut for it will be short, sometimes called a teddy bear cut. Should you however get one that has long and fine fur, the best will be to get a princess cut.

Sometimes you may need to completely shave off this dog when it contracts some kind of skin condition. Then you will notice that it really does look like a pug. Despite this, the pug like appearance of this breed has been the chosen model for the creation of the Ewok in the Star Wars universe. In fact many dogs of this breed are dress by their owners as ewoks once in a while.

In terms of health, the dog I quite resilient and hardy, but it must be looked after to prevent skin conditions which it is prone to. As it does age however, it will develop eye problems and be afflicted with reverse sneezing conditions, particularly during night time. It is quite gluttonous so you have to limit its food intake and make sure that it always gets proper nutrition.

This article has thus discussed some key issues about this breed that should help you make a more informed decision. There are other items of course that you can research on further, but suffice to say that what has been presented should be a good place to begin from.




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