The Shih Tzu breed is a miniature dog that has a very lovable and warm personality. You will find that this dog loves company ? whether this is from humans or other pets in the house. A great characteristic of the Shih Tzu’s is that they live to please you. There is nothing that this dog would love more than doing something that gives you pleasure.
This is why the training of this dog when done with positive reinforcement method, works like magic. At the same time you would find that this dog can be unimaginably stubborn if pushed into doing anything. If you ever want to get anything done from a Shih Tzu, never use anything else other than love and positive rewards.
The Shih Tzu was for a long time known as a royal dog in China where it stayed protected from the world for two centuries (17th to 19th Century). True to its name, this dog really moves like a king or emperor. While the Shih Tzu’s are world famous for being friendly and adaptive to anyone in the home ? whether this is an animal or human being ? they are also known for their acute stubbornness when they are pushed into doing something that has not been coaxed out of them.
The Shih Tzu is a good-looking miniature dog that almost always carries itself with an aristocratic grace. They love to romp about outdoors, but they would be just as happy sleeping on your lap in front of the TV. The temperament of this dog is very sweet and friendly. They do not make too much noise and they accept new additions to the home and family with ease. If you want to ensure that your Shih Tzu grows up to be a good natured and sweet animal, ensure that you get a pure breed. The mixed breeds sometimes tend to be aggressive; especially towards those who inadvertently steal the limelight due to them. They especially resent small children, as their owners would tend to pay them more attention.
The Shih Tzu comes in all colors. However, when admitted for dog shows the requirements are that there should be a white spot on the head and the tail to be considered as pure breed. The nose of this dog is flat and begets the color of the coat ? if it is dark it has a black color nose, if it is light colored then the nose too would light in color.
People who live with Shih Tzus find these dogs completely adorable. They have a lot of spunk for their size and they carry themselves with great dignity and aplomb. This is one reason why many people call them royal dogs.
To their credit, these dogs are playful, loyal and very courageous. Their friendliness is very reassuring, as they have no problem sharing their space with other animals ? including cats. They tend to behave like children ? demanding love and attention at all times which actually makes this breed excellent for senior people.
People who have lived with a Shih Tzu are convinced that these dogs are human on the inside, as they reflect in their behavior a maturity and understanding of human behavior that cannot be explained otherwise. If you want a dog that loves you forever and cannot live without you ? the Shih Tzu is your choice.
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