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Originally Posted by x t i n e Does anyone own a Shih Tzu? My mom is getting a baby Shih Tzu in a couple of weeks and I'd like to learn a little bit about them from your personal experiences.
I know i could read up on the internet all day on the general temperament etc, but out of experience.. what should i be expecting? are they anything like Yorkies? like temperament wise etc.
thanks in advance my YT fam! |
My children had Shih Tzu's when they were little and we loved them. I would say
they are more mellow than a yorkie but lots more coat and grooming ( you will
have to get an all systems brush with the long wire bristles) and start her early
having her lie on her back to do alot of the grooming. Of course you can always
give the pup a puppy cut but even after 6 mos and a puppy cut that hair will
mat if you don't stay at it. Someone at YT started a thread once that said
"Why is the Yorkie the hardest dog to house train??" At that moment I thought,
oh no it's a Shih Tzu. Don't let that discourage you because if you start out
by only using pee pads or only outside, the pup will come along fine. Don't try
both, they just can't seem to handle it. When they wanted our attention they
would sneeze.....It will always be my second most favorite breed with the Japanese
Chin 3rd. Also they are not as yappy as the Yorkie. All of the breeds have
points we love and some not so great!! Enjoy.