Shih Tzu

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Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is a type of dog belonging to the group of dogs of Tibet.

History
The origins of the Shih Tzu-are very old. According to legend, they maintain close ties with the lioness snow, which, in Tibet, is a symbol of well-being. That is why they are appointed as well. In fact, Shih Tzu dog means lion. The first Shih Tzu to be introduced in China, were gifts to Chinese emperors by the Dalai Lama, circa 200 BC It is said that the Shih Tzu sovereign provided to their prestige. However, it was only a nineteenth century emperor fell in love with these little dogs, it became known that indeed the Pearl of the Empress and provides a breeding of a hundred dogs in the Forbidden City . After the death of the latter and with the fall of the empire, the Shih Tzu out of the Forbidden City. Finally, in 1930, the first pair of Shih Tzu comes to England then in 1953, Countess of Warwick introduced this race in France.

Temperament
From a very sociable nature, the shih tzu is the perfect companion. Calm and laid down, it relaxes his entourage by its nonchalance, but he likes to run and loves to have fun, it's a very dog player who needs to get some exercise. You will not hear hardly ever the sound of her Voice is a dog that n'aboie that if something disturbed or if he sees a stranger. The shih tzu dog is a provocative towards other dogs, but very friendly and affectionate toward human beings.

Care individuals
Like any long-haired dog, a Shih Tzu need a maintenance particulier.Il is however possible to groom the shih-tzu not participating in the exhibitions in order to avoid cutting baby pushed an interview. It should also regularly monitor the condition of his ears (depilation of the ear) and its eyes to avoid problems. You have to clean them daily with tailor-made products.