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- Is it better to get a male or female Shih Tzu?
- What is the rarest color of Shih Tzu?
- What is the most common color of Shih Tzu?
- What should I know about Shih poo puppies?
- What color Shih Tzu is more expensive?
- What's bad about Shih Tzu?
- Is there a pure white Shih Tzu?
- What is Tri color Shih Tzu?
- Which one is better Lhasa Apso or Shih Tzu?
- What is an Imperial Shih Tzu?
- How often should you wash a Maltese Shih Tzu?
- How many puppies are in a Shih Tzu litter?
- What two dogs make a Shih Tzu?
- How much do Shih Poos cost?
- How old do Shih Poos live?
Is it better to get a male or female Shih Tzu?
The males are usually much more forgiving and accommodating than females. The girls are just being girls, trying to get their way as often as possible. Many dog owners consider male Shih Tzus to be better pets for families with children. No wonder – they're so happy and love to play with both kids and toys.
What is the rarest color of Shih Tzu?
Solid black Shih Tzus are considered the rarest color. If there is even a hint of another color (usually white) anywhere on the fur, it is regarded as a two-color dog. This coloring extends to their noses, paw pads, and lips. A black dog with a brown or liver-colored nose is not accepted as a true black Shih Tzu.
What is the most common color of Shih Tzu?
Shih Tzu Coat Colors: The Solids
Black is the most dominant color and a true black Shih Tzu will have no other hair color. Even if there is a small trace of another color, the dog will then be considered to have a combination of two colors. All Shih Tzu dogs that have black hair will also have black noses.
What should I know about Shih poo puppies?
At their best, Shihpoos are playful, friendly and affectionate, always happy to sit in a lap and give a little love. They generally weigh 7 to 20 pounds, depending on the size of their parent breeds. For their size, they are courageous and make excellent watchdogs, but they can be on the yappy side.
What color Shih Tzu is more expensive?
While you may be able to pick up a Shih Tzu puppy for as little as $250, reputable breeders usually charge between $500 and $1000. Liver puppies are often more expensive and can cost as much as $3,500!
What's bad about Shih Tzu?
Many Shih Tzus live a good long life. But unfortunately they can suffer from serious kidney and liver diseases, knee problems, eye diseases, itchy skin allergies, and more.
Is there a pure white Shih Tzu?
White is an accepted and official AKC color with the Shih Tzu breed, yet an alternate one (non-standard), color code A 199. ... For these reasons, solid white Shih Tzu are not seen very often and are considered to be rare.
What is Tri color Shih Tzu?
Overview. Tri colored dogs, as you may have inferred from the term, means that the coat holds 3 colors. When you have a breed like the Shih Tzu that can be found in so many different colors, this makes for almost endless possible combinations.
Which one is better Lhasa Apso or Shih Tzu?
The Lhasa Apso will suit a more active family and one who can handle his complex personality and guarding tendencies. Whereas the Shih Tzu would prefer a calmer household that will be willing to pay him a lot of attention! But whoever you choose, they are both equally loving and affectionate.
What is an Imperial Shih Tzu?
The Chinese Imperial Dog or Imperial Shih Tzu is a Shih Tzu bred to be smaller than the Shih Tzu's written standard of 9 pounds. ... The AKC recognized the breed in 1969. The name "Imperial Shih Tzu" or "Tiny Teacup Shih Tzu" is often used to describe a smaller sized Shih Tzu, bred smaller than the written standard.
How often should you wash a Maltese Shih Tzu?
A fine Maltese Shih Tzu coat requires care and needs daily brushing to keep out tangles and mats. Regular bathing keeps the coat soft and silky. He can be clipped to make grooming a bit easier, but he still needs to be brushed weekly at a minimum, and clipped every six to nine weeks.
How many puppies are in a Shih Tzu litter?
How Many Puppies Should I Expect? Some toy breed dogs only have 1 to 3 puppies. The Shih Tzu, while a toy breed, has a relatively larger litter. The average litter of the Shih Tzu is 3 with a range of 1 to 5 being considered normal; however some cases a Shih Tzu may have an even larger litter.
What two dogs make a Shih Tzu?
Shih Tzus Came From Tibet
Tibet probably sent dogs to the Chinese royalty as gifts. The Chinese then bred them with Pekingese or Pugs to create the modern-day Shih Tzu.
How much do Shih Poos cost?
You should expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $1,000 for a good Shih-Poo puppy, but if the puppy comes from a line of show-dogs, or has a strong pedigree in his lineage, you can pay $2,000 or more.
How old do Shih Poos live?
That said, Shih-Poos can typically live approximately 16 years on average in relatively great health. Inheriting Shih-Tzus' short snouts can give the Shih-Poo breathing issues, so if the pup inherited a longer snout from the Poodle, some of these issues will be alleviated.
