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Uhhh, yep! Our little Morkie is looking pretty shaggy these days and is in dire need of a trim. Donna just clipped off some of the growth protruding into her eyes! To a groomer, sooner? We’ll see how she looks in a couple weeks.
Our Gheagle (Combination of a Chihuahua and a Beagle). She often arrives on my chair without an invitation. I mean “ON” as right in my face. Also along for the ride are a myriad of short white hairs. I am covered from head to toes with them.
My small dog Millie.
The name “Shih Tzu” means little lion, but there's nothing fierce about this dog breed. This pooch is a lover, not a hunter. Bred solely to be companions, Shih Tzus are affectionate, happy, outgoing house dogs who love nothing more than to follow their people from room to room.
Shih Tzu are classified in the toy group in most countries, with a height of eight to 11 inches and weight of nine to 16 pounds (four to seven kilograms).
As with most toy breeds, shih tzu are quick to mature, reaching adult size by about 10 months.
The shih tzu is often slightly longer than tall, with a sturdy body and a good-sized head. The muzzle is quite short, with an undershot bite. The head is rounded and the eyes are quite prominent. The tail is carried gaily curled up over the back. The gait is long and swift for such a small dog.
The shih tzu is covered with luxuriant, long, straight hair. This double coat does require a fair amount of upkeep, especially if left long on these short dogs so that it sweeps the ground. Any color is acceptable for the coat, but dark pigment is preferred around the eyes and on the nose. Shih tzu tend to be fairly hardy little dogs and often live to 14 or 15 years of age.
Personality:
Shih tzu are renowned for their perky, happy temperaments. They are lively and friendly. Shih tzu tend to get along well with people of all ages and with other dogs as well as other pets of different species. Rarely you will find a snippy shih tzu, but most are very sweet.
With their short muzzles, shih tzu are not big chewers, but they do enjoy digging and some indulge in nuisance barking. They have a big desire to be with people, whether that is sitting on your lap or taking a hike through the park.
Living With:
Shih Tzu are very easy to keep and quickly become obese if given too many treats. They do not need or want a mile hike every day, but they do enjoy walks and should be kept fit. Shih tzu do compete in obedience and agility with some success. Beware of exercising a shih tzu in hot, humid weather with the short muzzle, the breed is prone to heat stroke.
Hair is a four-letter word when it comes to the shih tzu. Most pet owners resort to a short year-round body clip, which looks quite nice and is very easy to care for. If you wish to keep the long flowing coat, you must be prepared for some serious grooming time. These dogs require weekly baths with oiling of the coat to help keep matting down and daily grooming to keep any foreign objects from catching in the coat. Dogs with the correct texture of coat do not mat nearly as much as those with a soft coat.
The shih tzu tends to require a large amount of personal attention each day. They thrive on human company and can easily become spoiled. They enjoy training and learning tricks, making them the center of attention. Shih tzu should be socialized to children early on, but they enjoy people of all ages. Do not count on your shih tzu to guard the house; he would probably welcome a burglar with open paws.
History:
The shih tzu originated in Tibet, probably back around the 7th century, and they may have simply been the smallest of the Lhasa Apsos there. Given as gifts to the Chinese emperors, the breed developed into the dog we recognize today. Fanciers speculate about crosses with Pekingese to shorten the face as well as selection for the smaller Lhasa-type dogs. The name shih tzu means "lion dog" in Chinese, which further confuses the ancestry because lion dog usually denotes the Pekingese.
The Chinese royalty kept and bred shih tzu and, when the British arrived, the breed made its way to England and then on to the United States. Unfortunately, the Communist takeover in China wiped out most of the native stock.
No one disputes that these charming little dogs were intended as companion dogs. Their primary function right from the start appears to be acting as delightful company.
Lucy slept for about an hour after a little hike. She was very tired and drowsy, when I took this picture.
Amanda took advantage of a great, temporary play of light. Shug never looked better. Sugar is a Beagle, Chihuahua mix. Now, she has her first Explore. Maybe I’ve posted five or six photos of hers in the several years. It took me thousands and thousands of posts to get my first one!
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Cheagles rule and this one plants herself pretty much where she wants to. Not posed, I was across the room and saw her jump onto our couch. She’s about 18 pounds. When she settled in I went over and took about eight or nine photos. This is one of them. I couldn’t resist posting just one more shot of this pup. Using TitleFX the shot was turned into a Fake-o-roid.
Looking down on Rex, the Jack Russell in Crouch End, North London. Taken with a Canon 5D4 and the 50mm 1.4 lens.
This little dog just wasn't quite sure what to make of me and seemed a little nervous. His owner held him while I took his photo, but he didn't mind that. I was able to pet him eventually.
This cutie was sitting by his master's feet, just waiting for someone to come along to pet him. He had us hooked in no time! I loved his red bandana!
You know, “Let sleeping dogs lie.” After a walk and then a sun bath at our front door, Our Morkie, Pearl, was ready to give it all a rest.
These photos were taken of me while I was holding this adorable little brown poodle mix puppy. He seemed to really like me as he was just licking my face for all he was worth! He lapped up the attention I gave him also. None of the photos were edited as they were nicely taken anyway by my better half who normally does NOT take good photos. Kudos to him for these.xox
NB: I'm using this as a Selfie to celebrate 10 years on Flickr, from Nov. 2008 to Nov. 20018.
Good job this little dog was so persistent.
It took a long time to get him more or less framed by the posts.
he is our Charlotte's and Dan's new puppy, he is absolutely tiny.
don't know what my Border terrier George is going to make of him, most of his toys are bigger than Buddy !!!
find Buddy here
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