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Before Buying That Shih Tzu For Sale Tampa FL

By Douglas Gibson


Currently you may be on this article right now since you are in the market for a new pet, or even a replacement one. Some of your friends have suggested you get small dog and they have suggested a shih tzu. This sound like a good idea and since you saw a Shih tzu for sale Tampa Fl sign earlier, you might take them up on the suggestion. Before you do so however, it may be a good idea to read up on this article first.

This dog is also known as the Chrysanthemum dog and it originally is from the country of Tibet. In later years it was brought to China, although many believe it came from China no matter how wrong this notion can be. Males will attain a length of upwards to eleven inches in terms of length and females at around nine inches when they mature. When reaching adulthood they can reach up to a weigh of nineteen pounds.

The dog has a pug like appearance having big eyes and short muzzle. In addition it will have two different coat types depending on what you get. One will have silky long fur while the other will have coarse and wavy fur. Regardless of these coat types, the fur is likewise prone to extreme matting and needs daily brushing or combing.

In the event that you do acquire a dog with the coarser kind of coat, it may best be to go with the Teddy Bear style, which is popular for this kind of hair. On the other hand if you do get the finer and longer kind of coat on the dog you get, best go with the Princess cut or style.

Due to the increased popularity of the breed in the past decade, there has been over breeding somewhat as everyone wanted to have one. Thus the overall supply outstrips demand in some places and you can actually manage to get one for free if owners are willing to give away a puppy or two. In normal circumstances though, expect to pay a few hundred dollars for one, and much higher if it has champion blood. Depending on where you are in the world will definitely determine the price also.

This breed is known to be very affectionate and also very loyal It is known to be quite protective of its owners and will bark and yelp in case it senses something wrong. It does in general get well along with other people and animals but it can be easily provoked. Excessive teasing will cause it to fight back as it will get annoyed, so it may be best to not keep it around very young or overly active.

The health of this breed can be described as hardy and quite resilient. However, it is kind of prone to skin conditions such as skin asthma and so extra care must be taken in terms of grooming and skin health. In age it will develop cataracts and reverse sneezing at night time. Quite the hungry dog, it can be seen as a glutton and so you should watch its intake and nutrition.

The foregoing has shown some pertinent information to aid and guide you if you indeed decide to go with this breed. Always remember to do due diligence in your research and information gathering so that you can always arrive at a solid and informed decision.




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