Does anyone have a shih tzu or knw one?

Question

please descirbe the looks and personality

Answer 1

They are a small, longhair dog with a small muzzel. They have somewhat triangle ears that are down but may look floppy if you keep the fur long. A tzu's fur should be soft and not thin. The fur will grow down to the ground if not clipped and can be hard to handle. In some cases they will have missing teeth that are noticalbe (not born with).

The shih tzu has a range of personalities. No two dogs are alike. Some like to bounce around while others are 100% lap dog. All are quite outgoing.

The get along with dogs that get along with them. Also with other pets.

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Unless you want to brush that fur every day which can take up to 30 mins per dog, regular grooming is a must. I had mine shaved every 2 months and even then...his fur still got quite long.

eyes need whiping every other day or so. Because they have big huge eyes....stuff often flies in them.

I would suggest cleaning the teeth too.

I dont know if this is true but...with the tzus I had....they did not take well to some dog foods. Actually natural food worked the best for them. It seems their digestive system is sensitive.

Answer 2

I have a shih tzu. She is the most loving, sweet, and trusting dog I have ever been around. Her name is Gizmo because she looks like the "nice" gremlin from the mid-80's movie Gremlins. She is black and white with the characteristic flat face and turned up nose. When she sits and looks at you, her tongue sticks out a little. She can be quite funny. Remember, though - dogs are like children. Each is different from the other. Therefore, a dog you get may not be like Giz.

I have had interesting and intelligent poodles before but the one I currently have is a big doofus. He's silly and dumb but I love him just the same. That's my Taz. The point is that dogs are the proverbial chocolates in the box. They can be something totally different from what you expect.

Answer 3

I know of three near me. They are fun, wacky little dogs with a lot of "puppiness" to them. They can be shaggy or well groomed (depends on the owner of course). Adorable dogs! Not sure if I would have one, but they are great little ones.

Answer 4

I have one. Here is a link to go see her. She is the sweetest, smartest dog. I love her to pieces. I have 6 dogs. Shs is the only small one. Check out her webpage. http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=178262

Answer 5

I do. He is the sweetest and best dog I've EVER had. They are so smart and funny not to mention CUTE!!! Heres what mine looks like....http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m316/ashy_b42/829716704_l.jpg