The Lion Dog ? The Shih Tzu

The Lion Dog ? The Shih Tzu

by Rebecca Simpson

You will know the Shih Tzu dog by many names ? the Pekinese, The Lion Dog, The Chrysanthemum dog and so on.

The name 'Pekinese' was given to this dog because it was first found in Peking when monks gifted this breed of dogs to the Emperor of China way back in the 17th Century. 'A rose by any name would smell as sweet' ? as Shakespeare said ? no matter what name you use for this dog you will find it a very sweet and friendly dog.

The Shih Tzu loves to be the center of attraction and hate to share the limelight with anyone. They feel much neglected when children are indulged in their presence. Though they are basically very lovable and calm, they tend to show a tendency of jealousy and latent aggressiveness when attention is shifted from them to anyone else.

The Shih Tzu has a tiny build with a flat muzzle and great inquisitive eyes that seem to constantly ask you something. The head is surrounded by a profuse mane of hair and has little tufts growing around the nose as well. This often makes this dog look like the flower chrysanthemum ? for which it is also nicknamed the chrysanthemum dog. The ears are like two little pendants hanging both sides of the head and its coat is dense and medium in length. The tail of the Shih Tzu's is completely turned on its back like a pompom giving it a sweet yet pompous look.

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.

Shih Tzus are easy to train if you use the right techniques. These dogs can be very proud and stubborn, hence the training should be done only through positive reinforcement. As long as they get pampered and treated to tidbits in reward to their good behavior, the Shih Tzu's will do anything you ask of them.

They indeed look like royalty when they move around. Temperamentally, the Shih Tzu is very warm and happy type of dog. They hanker for attention and hate it when it is stolen from them. This is one reason why these dogs do not live too well with small children, as they tend to consider them competition for the owner's love and can become aggressive.

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. - 20511

Rebecca Simpson is an avid lover of the Shih Tzu and owns a popular website that can show you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved (http://www.officialshihtzuguide.com/Shih_Tzu.php) Shih Tzu. Among other topics at this website, you can also learn all about (http://officialshihtzuguide.com/Shih_Tzu_Care/index.php) Shih Tzu Care plus a whole lot more.
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