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Prior To A Response To That Shih Tzu Puppies For Sale OH Sign

By Donna Ellis


Right at this very moment you are in the market for a new pet, or a replacement one, and are set on having a dog instead of a feline. As you have been searching ads in the greater Ohio area, you may have come across a shih tzu puppies for sale OH sign. But It may be a good idea to get some information on this breed first before you make that final commitment.

A shih tzu is a small dog classified as a toy breed and will weigh around ten to 19 pounds when fully grown. It is also called the Chrysanthemum Dog and believed to have originated in Tiber and later on was brought to China, where many believe it is from. Males reach a length of around 11 inches while females reach around 8 to 9 inches when fully grown.

In general the dog has large dark eyes and a short muzzle, and coupled with coats that are either fine and long or wavy and coarse. Coats will require daily brushing as they are prone to matting and tangling. In terms of haircut style, long fine haired dogs look best with what is called a princess type cut and those with the coarser and wavier coats look best with the teddy bear cut.

If by chance one were to fully shave this dog, one will notice that it very much is similar to a pug in appearance. This pug like face covered with fur has been one that has been used as a model for a very popular character in the Star Wars franchise, the Ewoks. In fact some owners love to dress up their shih tzus as Ewoks sometimes also.

In terms of temperament, these dogs are very loyal and affectionate, and will be protective to some degree and bark and yelp when it senses something amiss. However, it generally gets along well with other people and animals. It should be noted however, that when provoked, it will fight back, especially when it feels like you are treading on its territory or trying to get its possessions or food.

When it comes to health it is a fairly resilient dog, and most conditions will only come out later in its life. Skin problems will usually come out early especially if there are poor grooming habits present. Eye problems will also set in as it goes on in age alongside reverse sneezing complications, . It is also important to keep an eye on its diet to make sure it is balance and healthy.

Prices will vary greatly for this breed, and sometime you can get them from free as people sometimes give them away due to their being popular and such. If you do buy them expect a range of anywhere from USD 100 to a few hundred more, all depending of course on demand and also if it is of a champion bloodline or not.

The foregoing article thus has shown some things you should consider before getting this breed. Always leave no stone unturned when taking on a new pet as it takes a lot or responsibility to be an owner.




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