Shih Tzu History And Legends/cross Breeding With Pekingese And
By Connie Limon, Fri Dec 9th
There has been a strong opinion in shih tzu history that theTibetan Lion Dog is the result of a cross between the LhasaTerrier and the Pekingese, which occurred out of the mixing ofthe two breeds in Tibet and China.
The dogs of each country had been taken to the other from timeto time by tribute envoys and officials. The cross in Tibet,that had been taken out of that country by way of India, hasbeen called the Apso, while the cross in Peking has been calledthe Tibetan Poodle or Lion Dog. The Tibetan cross probably hadmore of the Lhassa Terrier in it, while the Chinese cross hasmore of the Pekingese.
Shih Tzu Management:
Be cautious about the dangers of dampness and violenttemperature changes when it comes to the living quarters foryour shih tzu. With a heritage of luxurious living in thepalaces of the Orient, the domesticated dogs of today for themost part share the lovely homes of their owners in our affluentsociety but still must be protected against sudden change intemperature or weather conditions, particularly true withpuppies.
The Shih Tzu is a rugged little dog, it is sheer folly for a dogto sleep indoors by the stove, fireplace, or beneath a comforteron his master's bed one night, and then be expected to spend thenext night outdoors in a dog house or in a drafty garage. ShihTzu do have a way of choosing their own beds, and it willprobably be the same as yours!
Probably about the most important of all aspects in the care andhealth of your Shih Tzu is diet! My Shih Tzu have thrived betteron HealthyPetNet Life's Abundance. Fresh water available at alltimes is also a diet essential. Be careful about the extras youchoose to feed your dog. Try to be certain that everything heeats is safe and nutritious. Again, I recommend usingHealthyPetNet treats, the dental cookies, the skin and coat bar,the Porky Puffs, etc. As a breeder, I recommend and prescribethe diet I prefer using for my own dogs and that has worked bestfor me. I cannot say enough "good" about HealthyPetNet Products.I can't imagine anyone not liking them after once trying them.Yet.....I do realize other breeders will have their ownrecommendations. And, as always, your own personal vet should beincluded in your final decision about your shih tzu's diet.
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The capacity and size of the individual shih tzu determines theamount
of food he/she should consume each day. Labels on thefood itself give good guidelines to follow. For my puppiesbefore they leave home, I keep food out at all times. This canchange, according to the new owner's preferences. A healthy dogshould eat the approximate same amount every day, and will be ingood flesh without going to fat. Table scraps are out of thequestion. Never feed your shih tzu table scraps. Shih Tzu areacustomed to the best and it seems this part of their heritagenever fades away. Feed your Shih Tzu the very best of PremiumDog Food. HealthyPetNet Life's Abundance is my choice.
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A Legend of Shih Tzu Management:
The Chinese tell a story of Ch'en, of the town of Chiang Chou asan illustration of the perfectly brought up household. Ch'en notonly preserved harmony among the 700 members of his family butalso had the family dogs so well trained that, if one was latefor dinner, the other 99 waited for him!
No explanation was given of how this was accomplished and thestories are legend, of course, but another Chinese sage, ChangKung-i of Shantung, provided a clue........questioned by a T'angEmperor how he kept nine branches of the family together, Changgave an answer often quoted in China, by writing one word ahundred times - - "jen-mai," meaning "patience" or "forbearance."
The stories being legend, there is nothing to prove that theCh'en family dogs, if they even existed, were Shih Tzu Kou. Suchtales do draw attention to the fact that the Shih Tzu can betrained in obedience since they are highly intelligent,remarkably responsive, and unusually quick to learn.
Training a Shih Tzu does call for patience, however, since acommon trait of the Shih Tzu is a "strong self- willed streak."This fact has been noted down through history by many Shih TzuFanciers. One leading dog trainer in the United States spoke ofthe breed with extreme admiration, but emphasized, with asmile......."that they could occasionally be very stubborn."
So....keep that in mind when training your Shih Tzu, andremember, none of us are without downfalls. The Shih Tzu withall its other wonderful qualities far outweighs this one aspectof their personalities. Try praising your shih tzu duringtraining with HealthyPetNet Porky Puffs (a favorite treat of myshih tzu). They go CRAZY for HealthyPetNet Porky Puffs.
About the author:Connie Limon, Breeder of the Shih Tzu Austin, Indiana StainGlass Shih Tzu http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com
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