Shih Tzus

by Jaime Sucher

Book Overview

This tiny, affectionate dog craves lots of love and attention, and its long, thick coat requires daily grooming. Shih Tzu owners will find all the information they need in this volume to keep a happy,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764110438
• ISBN13: 9780764110436
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.5" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Shih Tzu Manual

This book was very helpful in learning more about my little Shih Tzu (Muffin). As these little rascals can be complex and different from other types of dogs.

Good, but it "bites" at you?

I am in the process of purchasing a Shih Tzu puppy, and for that reason, this book WAS helpful. It was helpful in a generic sense about the pros and cons of puppies vs. adult dogs, purchasing from a responsible breeder, the expense associated with a puppy, etc., all of which I've seen in other general dog guides. The book outlines roughly the history and orgin of the Shih Tzu, but I found it a bit sparse and was dissapointed. However, there was a very good section on very basic dog training that is sensitive to the Shih Tzu breed. The photos and drawings in the book were a very good bonus. The one thing that I recoiled from was the almost harsh, scolding nature of the author as to who is qualified to add a Shih Tzu to their home, almost using scare tactics and extreme scenarios to frighten people away from the breed. While it is a valuable point that has it's place in any dog breed book, I found it was a bit much. I appreciated the clearly designed chapters and the sections on housetraining and health maintainence.

Shsi Tuz Complete Owner's Manual - Little money well spent

I am a first-time owner of a Shih Tzu puppie. I found this book extremely informative - from choosing your puppy, to crate training, to feeding, to what to expect from your puppy when you first take it home. It also details the breeding process and whether or not breeding is for you. The book is well worth the price.