TABLE OF CONTENTS
- 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
