Shih Tzus: the most honest advice you'll ever find about Shih Tzu dogs -- purebred, crossbred, and mixed breed. Buying, adopting, raising, training, behavior, and health care for Shih Tzu puppies and adult dogs.

Some people are reluctant to get a Shih Tzu because they're worried about saying the breed's name out loud. Not to worry! It's not pronounced the way it looks!

You say it like this:
SHEET-sue

And you DON'T spell it like this: shih tsu, shitzu, or shitsu.

Shih Tzu dog breed

Shih Tzus...
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By Michele Welton. Copyright © 2000-2010



Shih Tzu Dog Breed Review
Shih Tzus: what's good about 'em . . . what's bad about 'em! The most honest dog breed review you'll ever find. Temperament, personality, and behavior problems. As an Obedience Instructor and Breed Selection Consultant for over 30 years, I give you my honest opinions about the breed -- I hold nothing back.

Shih Tzu FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Shih Tzus -- temperament, training, housebreaking, health care, finding breeders, and buying puppies.

Training Shih Tzus
Teach Your Shih Tzu 100 English Words. Respect training. Obedience training. Housebreaking. Training Shih Tzu puppies. Socializing Shih Tzus. I'll show you how to get your Shih Tzu puppy or adult dog to listen to you and do what you ask him to do.

Shih Tzu Health
For good health and long life, you need to raise your Shih Tzu in all the right ways. The best (and worst) dog foods. Vaccinations and booster shots: needed or not? How long do Shih Tzus live? Finding the right vet. Spaying and neutering.

Buying or Adopting a Shih Tzu
Good breeders versus bad breeders -- how to tell the difference. Adopting your Shih Tzu from a rescue group. Temperament tests for evaluating Shih Tzu puppies and adult dogs for sale and adoption.