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

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