Shitzu any info?

Question

Would anyone know the nature of these dogs? I am considering getting one but am looking into traits etc. I want to make sure we get a dog thats good with family and likes to travel while loving to be handled and babied.

Answer 1

My mother and law has 2, they are great dogs, it's funny 1 is so energetic he will not sit still, the other one just kind of chills and is pretty lazy, same breed completely different personalities. When we bring my German Shepherd over, the crazy one(Bailey) loves it, they will play for hours, the laid back guy(Frisco) just sits there and watches, almost as if he's shaking his head thinking "darn kids!" I saw above about the eyes, I guess that is a hit or miss problem, one of these dogs has this problem, the other one does not.
Both dogs are great with kids, but that has more to do with how you raise them and not the breed.

Answer 2

I am not a fan of small dogs, but I will give these dogs a good review :) They are not overly hyper or yappy. They are relatively smarter then most small dogs, and are good family dogs. IF I had to choose a small dog, it would be a shitzu, heres a good site for you
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/shihtzu.htm
Though I just read it, and it seems to contradict what I said, I still vouch for these little guys.

Answer 3

They're terriers, very loyal and protective towards their family; not always great with visitors so need to be trained from pups.
The only thing I don't like is that coat; they must have a complete comb through every day. Start from the first day you get the pup, by the time he has a full coat he should accept it.
Always comb out tangles before you bath; wetting matted fur is how you make felt, and you'll have to clip if you don't do it.

Answer 4

in the event that they are raised around little ones, they might desire to be high quality. customarily in spite of the incontrovertible fact that, i don't recommend small breeds like the Shih Tzu for families with very youthful little ones. under the age of 8 or so, so as that they have the right wisdom on a thank you to deal with a canine. Small breeds are greater fragile than greater advantageous breeds, and that they are in a position to be much less tolerant of the mountaineering, pulling, and tough housing. As for education, the Shih Tzu could be somewhat obdurate. they are actually not the least complicated breed to coach. It takes persistence, consistency, and fairly of a sort. The breed has a short interest span, so as that they might desire to be saved fascinated, and at situations might might desire to be reminded of what's needed of them. in case you're speaking approximately potty education, this might additionally be complicated. A small breed potential a small bladder, hence small breed canines being tougher to domicile prepare. Crate education might probable be the ideal approach. i'm valuable you already comprehend on the subject of the 6-8 week grooming standards, and the general brushing they want as a results of fact of their coat. The breed would not require a good sort of exterior exercising. as a results of fact they are small, they get maximum of their on a regular basis exercising indoors, despite in the event that they nevertheless might desire to be walked and acquire the right socialization, in simple terms as any canine might. in case you sense you may cope with the grooming standards, the obdurate character, the undertaking in education, coaching little ones the right thank you to deal with a small canine, and so on. then be valuable you do all your study and the two pass by a glance after or rescue business enterprise, or a good breeder.

Answer 5

I just adopted one a few months ago. The best dog ever. He does little dances it he wants a treat or wants to go out and he gets along very well with my Boxer. Loves to have his tummy rubbed too.
Good luck!

Answer 6

i have a shitzu, and yes they are family dogs. they like 2 cuddle alot. mine follows me sround the house becouse im the main owner and i take car of it, but shitzu's are very loving and good family dogs

Answer 7

our max is half shitzu and half lopso apso (sp) but is great and very family friendly. we got him 4 years ago when my daughter was 7. she really treated him like a baby and he loved it. he does seem to be very protective of us but that may be because he is strictly an indoor dog.

Answer 8

I have a shitzu and he likes to go everywhere and he likes to be handled and babied and he likes to get rubbed on da stomach.

Answer 9

I have one & he is a, the best dog ever. He puts up with alot from my 3 yr old & is very mellow. great for car rides, over all a great family pet.

Answer 10

The Shih Tzu or Shih Tsu pinyin: Shīzi Gǒu, Wade-Giles: Shih-tzu Kou) is a breed of dog originating in Tibet. The spelling "Shih Tzu", most commonly used for the breed, is according to the Wade-Giles system of romanization. The actual pronunciation of this name is approximately like the "sher" of "sherbet" followed immediately by the "dds" of "adds". The meaning of the breed name was originally "lion dog" because this variety of dog was bred to resemble a miniature lion. It is now often called by a homonymic name, "xi shi quan" , based on the name of Xi Shi, regarded as the most beautiful woman of ancient China.

Appearance
Shih Tzus are sturdy, lively, alert toy dogs. They have long flowing double coats. Shih Tzus have a variety of coat colors including black, white, gray, tan, and gold spotted to a mix of several-colored fur. The Shih Tzu's fur can be styled in a short, summertime cut or a well-groomed long fur like that used for conformation shows. This breed's fur grows continuously. The Shih Tzu is not known for shedding. It is one of several breeds suggested as a hypoallergenic pet.

The AKC Shih Tzu breed standard calls for the dog to have a short snout, large eyes, a slight underbite, and a tail that waves above its torso. The ideal Shih Tzu height at withers is 9 to 10 1/2 inches. The dog should stand no less than 8 inches nor more than 11 inches tall. The Shih Tzu should never be so high stationed as to appear leggy, nor so low stationed as to appear dumpy or squatty. The weight of mature dogs should be between 9 to 16 pounds. Regardless of size or gender, the Shih Tzu should always solid, compact and carries good weight and substance

Temperament
James E. Mumford described the breed in an American Shih Tzu magazine, giving a picture of the versatile character of the Shih Tzu: "Nobody knows how the Ancient Eunuchs managed to mix together…And now here comes the recipe: A dash of lion, several teaspoons of rabbit, a couple of ounces of domestic cat, one part court jester, a dash of ballerina, a pinch of old man (Chinese), a bit of beggar, a tablespoon of monkey, one part baby seal, a dash of teddy bear and the rest dogs of Tibetan and Chinese origin."

The Shih Tzu is usually calm and gentle. They can, however, be playful and feisty at times. The breed typically makes a good children's pet. Shih Tzus are actually a bit light-headed at times and do not take severe punishment well. Of course, as with every animal, there are exceptions; you can find the occasional "guard dog" Shih Tzu or "Lazy Lucy" in a litter.

History
The Shih Tzu was bred to sit around the palace of the Emperor of China and bark when people or animals approached. It is believed that this ornamental breed was created by breeding the Bei-jing gou (Pekingese) with a Tibetan dog breed, the Lhasa Apso. Recent DNA analysis confirms that this is one of the oldest breeds of dog.

Care
The Shih Tzu is easy to care for, but the area around the eyes should be cleaned gently each day. Most Shih Tzus enjoy exercising outdoors and, when exercised regularly, have plenty of stamina. Most enjoy a long walk, although they are also quite happy to run around the house. A dog whose coat is allowed to grow out needs daily brushing to avoid tangles; a short haircut avoids this extra level of care. However, these dogs do not tolerate cold temperatures well, so longer hair during the colder seasons is more appropriate. Shih tzus are considered to be brachycephalic (snub-nosed) dogs. As such, they are very sensitive to high temperatures. This is why airlines that ship dogs will not accept them for shipment when temperatures at any point on the planned itinerary exceeds 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24°C).

well that's all i know of them. hope this helps!