Introduction 1
Chapter One: Basic Information 3
The Royal History 4
Size, Life Span, and Physical Appearance 6
Quick Facts 7
Chapter Two: Shih Tzu as Pets 9
What Makes It a Great Pet 10
Temperament and Behavioral Characteristics 10
Behavioral Characteristics with other Pets 11
Should You Choose a Shih Tzu? 12
Legal Requirements and Dog Licensing 13
United States Licensing for Dogs 13
United Kingdom Licensing for Dogs 15
Cost of Owning a Dog 15
Chapter Three: Purchasing a Shih Tzu 23
Where to Purchase your Shih Tzu 24
Local Pet Stores 24
Private Breeders 25
Online Pet Shops/ Online Private Breeders 26
Tips in Choosing a Reputable Breeder 27
What to Look For in a Shih Tzu? 29
List of Breeders and Rescue Websites 31
Protecting Your New Pet 35
Chapter Four: Taking Care of Your Shih Tzu 39
Housing Requirements 40
Housing Temperature 44
Guidelines on How to Keep Your Pup Happy and Safe 44
Chapter Five: Nutrition and Feeding 47
The Nutritional Needs of Dogs 48
How to Select a Healthy Dog Food Brand 51
Tips for Feeding Your Pet 55
Chapter Six: Grooming Your Shih Tzu 57
Grooming 101 58
Hiring a Professional Groomer 58
Recommended Tools for Grooming 60
Tips for Bathing and Grooming Shih Tzu 62
Groom Some More! 64
Chapter Seven: Showing Your Shih Tzu 67
Shih Tzu Breed Standard 68
Official Shih Tzu Standard 68
Preparing for the Show 73
Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Shih Tzu 77
Basic Dog Breeding Information 78
Mating Behavior of Dogs 79
Tips for Breeding Your Shih Tzu 81
Shih Tzu’s Labor Process 83
Chapter Nine: Keeping Your Shih Tzu Healthy 87
Watch Out for this Illnesses 88
Eye Diseases 88
Face Diseases/Problems 89
Recommended Vaccinations 90
The Need for Vaccination 91
Types of Vaccines 91
The Needed Vaccines 92
Vaccination Tips 92
Chapter Ten: Shih Tzu Checklist and Summary 95
Quick Checklist of Shih Tzu 96
Summary 99
Glossary of Pup Terms 109
Index 115
Photo Credits 121
References 123

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