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Oct 19, 2004, 7:34 PM
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Re: [libelly] Some doubt on Shih Tzu
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Hi there.... I have a shih tzu and yes, there is a size difference but it shouldn't be very samll coz that is a fault! A shih tzu should weight around 9 to 11 pounds and the height should not be less than 8 inches or more than 11 inches at the withers. If you see a adult shih tzu a size that is not of the above, then the shih tzu is a fault and if you pay a high price for it, sorry lah, you got cheated coz the shih tzu is not of standard..... If you would want to know more about the shih tzu and how to find a good shih tzu pup, I suggest you get this issue of , the dog breed featured is the shih tzu and it will tell you all you need to know about the breed in general... also, if you want a pup, call up MKA and get a good breeder, most of the uppies that you see in petshops could be from puppy mills and from what I've seen, you would even want to go into a puppymill or puppyfarm, will make you heart cry out coz I've been there so I know..... The eyes should be large and round but not popping out like a goldfish, the muzzle or moutgh area should be square, short, unwrinkled with good cushioning set no lower than the bottom eye rim and never downturned, The muzzle should never be longer than 1 inch! The colour of a shih tzu can chage as they grow older, actually, al dog will change their colour a bit as they grow older. If you get a puppy with black tips around the ears, when it grows older, the black tips will fade away, this is coz the fur on a shih tzu is not fur at all, it is actually hair like yours and mine. My dog is black and white so you won't and cannot tell the difference about the fading of clour. Best puppy to have is one with a whiote blaze or star on the head and a white tipped tail. Tricolour is very common here but from my opinion, I find dark colours very attractive, the black and white is very nice to have, striking and never fades! Willy, my beloved shih tzu (22 March 1994- 8 August 2005) May you rest and live happily in Rainbow Bridge with the rest. You will forever be deeply missed by all. Puppies and kittens, helpless and innocent are always roaming the streets as strays. Adopt from animal shelthers to save them. THEY NEED YOUR HELP AND LOVE
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