by Jenna Houston
Probably one of the most recognizable aspects of the Shihtzu is its infinitely tied hair on top of its head. This small, softly haired and lively creature is of the companion dog category and is a favored pet of many families and people around the world. Moreover, the niche that makes this dog distinct is the glamorous world of the show dog competition.
It was obvious that this furry creature has been a favorite of several Chinese dynasties as depicted in many Chinese paintings and arts. These ancient Chinese visual artistry illustrated the existence of a lion- like little dog amongst the laps and arms of many Chinese royalties. This resemblance to a lion gave the names Lion Dog or Tibetan Lion Dog to the Shihtzu.
During the first years of Chinas open trade to the West, the Chinese refuse to sell any of their prized little dogs. It was in the 1930's that the first pair of Shihtzu reached Europe, England and Norway to be exact. In Europe, the Chrysanthemum Dog name was given to the Shihtzu due to the existence of hair above its nose that grows upward, giving off its "chrysanthemum" facet.
One distinct characteristic of the Shihtzu is its aristocratic air which supposedly came from centuries of living in the Imperial Palace. Despite this, however, the Shihtzu is a loyal and devoted little creature; and sweet and unwary of new people at the same time. Although little, this breed is fearless, smart, lively and playful.
Moreover, this tiny breed is spunky and alert and thus will make a wonderful watch dog. Other dogs may be wary of strangers but not the Shihtzu. It is sociable and open to friendship to both humans and animals.
Agility and obedience competition- wise, the Shihtzu marks very low. Its obedience intelligence is of low degree and in fact, it ranks 70 in Stanley Cohen's Intelligence of Dogs. It does champion, however, the competition for the elegantly furred dogs, the show dog competition.
There are two clear theories on the origin of the Shihtzu. One, it came from the scavenger breed, the Gobi Desert Kitchen Midden Dog. Two, its existence is the result of interbreeding of Pekingese dog and Tibetan Lahsa Apso in China.
An apartment life will suit the lifestyle of Shihtzu well since it is not really active outdoors. A daily walk, however, is necessary in order to keep this dog healthy physically and mentally and avoid over feeding it too, since it tends to become fat rather quickly. It is very sensitive to heat therefore you need to make sure that the room is properly ventilated or it is not directly exposed to hot temperature. - 20511
Author Jenna Houston came from a family of ardent (http://shihtzu.tv/the-maltese-shih-tzu/) Shihtzu breeders. For decades she has learned skillfully the (http://shihtzu.tv/) breeding, training, grooming and understanding of Shihtzu. Now you can read all of these information on her website. Come and visit it now!
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Title: The Aristocratic Asian Little Dog, Shihtzu
Author: Jenna Houston
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