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Author :: Connie Limon  |
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| Article Title :: Shih Tzu - The First Imports to The British Isles |
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It is one opinion in Shih Tzu History documentations that the
Scandinavian imports were nearer to the direct imperial line,
although those who brought the first Imperial Shih Tzu to the
British Isles did so at about the same time. These early English
and Irish fanciers acted according to the best knowledge
available to them and went to very great trouble to secure the
finest possible specimens of the breed. However, noted
throughout shih tzu history, is the fact that a Danish couple
were able to bring home a "palace-born" Imperial Shih Tzu.
A Shih Tzu named Lung-Fu-Ssu was one of the first three Shih Tzu
to have been brought to Europe from Peking. A woman by the name
of Miss Hutchins broug (read full article) |
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Author :: Connie Limon |
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| Article Title :: My Puppy Chews a Lot - Mostly on Me |
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Puppies who chew are normal. Chewing is a natural and necessary
puppy behavior. Puppies at about four months of age are more
prone to chewing because this is when they usually start
teething. Other dogs that chew, especially when you are not at
home, may be suffering from separation anxiety. Separation
anxiety requires an entire new behavior treatment plan. In this
newsletter, I want to give you a few tips for your typical,
normal-behaving puppy chewer!
Some things you can do is try to teach your puppy not to chew
inappropriate items. You can sit on the floor with him, casually
place an object before him like a shoe, or a pencil (something
he has chewed on inappropriately). As puppy approa (read full article) |
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Author :: Connie Limon |
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| Article Title :: Hypoglycemia - A Common Problem -Imperial/Teacup Shih Tzu/Items
to Have on Hand for a New Puppy |
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Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) and Items to have ready for new
puppy arrival
One of the main things a new owner needs to take precautions
against is a new puppy developing hypoglycemia or low blood
sugar. Hypoglycemia can occur without much warning and within
hours of a puppy going to a new home, missing a meal, or does
not eat full meals, gets chilled, overtired or exhausted from
too much handling or playing. It occurs more in the toy breeds,
but can also occur in larger breeds. Signs are a depressed
affect or mood, weakness, wobbly gait, jerky, lethargic. The
neck may get stiff. The head may appear to be tilted to either
the left or right and teeth may be clamped tightly together.
These (read full article) |
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Author :: Connie Limon |
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| Article Title :: The Most Influential Shih Tzu Breeder in the Early Days of Shih
Tzu in North America |
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The most influential breeder in the early days of the Shih Tzu
in North America was Swedish-born Ingrid Colwell. Noone has
equaled her contribution to the breed. She was the daughter of
Ingrid Engstrom.
Mrs. Colwell's original stock was 80 percent Scandinavian.
Future breedings incorporated English lines. The combination of
these lines, the Scandinavian and English created the
distinctive line of Mrs. Colwell called the Si-Kiang line. The
Si-Kiang line became the most influential and most respected
Shih Tzu kennel in its time. Mrs. Colwell bred shih tzu in the
1960's.
Through Mrs. Colwell's tireless efforts, the shih tzu gained
much of its popularity in the United States. Although the
Ame (read full article) |
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Author :: Connie Limon |
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| Article Title :: Shih Tzu - Color And Appearance In the Beginning And Now |
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There is no fixed color for the shih tzu according to the
American Kennel Club standards. The standard weight set by
American Kennel Club is 9 to 16 lbs. However, all colors are
permissible, and the shih tzu comes in such a variety of colors,
different tones, shades and combinations of colors that surely
contributes to the great popularity of this breed. Some shih tzu
fanciers or purchasers are more interested in what color they
want in a shih tzu than what size or anything else the shih tzu
can bring to them.
Even though shih tzu come in a variety of colors, it is
interesting to know that the first and second prize-winners at
the Shanghai Kennel Club Show of May 30th, 1930, probably among (read full article) |
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Author :: Connie Limon |
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| Article Title :: Shih Tzu Color - Highly Prized Colors and Markings |
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By the 1930's, the Peking Kennel Club was faced with the
existence of a variety of colors. The Peking Kennel Club wanted
to do justice to the facts of history regarding the highly
favoured Imperial color of "Tawny or honey-coloured or Golden -
The Yellows." At that time, their Shih Tzu standard read: "All
colors permissible, single and mixed. Tawny or honey-coloured
highly favoured." The British Shih Tzu standard read: "All
colors permissible," but adds the words, "a white blaze on the
forehead and a white tip to the tail are highly prized." And now
the French Shih Tzu standard of the mid-1950's comments
"honey-colored and white are rare and much appreciated."
It has been said the color "w (read full article) |
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Author :: Connie Limon |
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| Article Title :: Shih Tzu Are Very Perceptive Of Their Owner's Feelings And Moods |
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An interesting fact about the Empress Dowager of the Chinese
Imperial Palace is that there is only one known photo of her
with Shih Tzu. The photo was taken around 1903 and shows
Hai-Ling (Sea Otter) pictured at the Empress's feet. Also in the
picture is her Chief Eunuch of the Royal Kennel and her
Ladies-In-Waiting. The photograph is now at the Freer Gallery of
Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives Smithsonian Institute.
The Exmpress Dowager had dozens of pet Shih Tzu. Some were
particularly favored and two were priviledged characters. Among
these was one of the Skye variety, most intelligent and clever
at tricks. One of his tricks was that he would lie dead at Her
Majesty's command (read full article) |
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Author :: Connie Limon |
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| Article Title :: What Is The Imperial/Teacup Shih Tzu...Do They Actually Exist? |
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I did not create the "labels" Imperial or "Teacup." These words
were already set in stone before I ever came on board. I picked
up the terms only because potential customers were asking me for
"Imperial Size" or "Teacup Size." I RARELY get a request for a
"Standard" size shih tzu as defined by the American Kennel Club.
Since these words of Imperial Shih Tzu and Teacup Shih Tzu were
so common to describe a particular size of shih tzu and I was
seeing these are the terms people place in search engines boxes
looking for the size THEY WANT in a shih tzu, I began using the
terms as well mainly to be able to communicate with potential
customers in their own language.
The smaller size shih tzu ar (read full article) |
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Author :: Connie Limon |
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| Article Title :: Let's Talk About Vaccines - Everyone Else Is! |
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There is no universal protocol for canine vaccination schedules.
Many vets recommend more vaccinations than most dogs require to
be protected from contagious diseases. A lot of vets use the
vaccination schedule they receive with the vaccinations they buy
from drug companies. Vets are now realizing to trust vaccine
makers may not be the best thing to do. Vaccine makers are in
the business of selling vaccines.
There are a number of things pet owners can do to make sure
their dogs are protected against contagious diseases without
overvaccinating. You need to learn about the diseases the
vaccines defend your dog against. Before you allow your vet to
vaccinated, ask your vet about the disease i (read full article) |
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Author :: Connie Limon |
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| Article Title :: Tips To Eliminate Tear Staining - Shih Tzu |
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Tear staining can be from many different causes. Also consult
with your vet first. There are antibiotics the vet can prescribe
that will help some cases of tear staining.
Here are a few other tips you can use to help with tear stain
removal.
Use filtered or distilled water.
Using air purifiers (such as those you can obtain from EcoQuest)
in the rooms with the dogs for air purity.
Ensure good ventilation by using exhaust fans, ceiling fans,
open windows etc.
Ensure your Shih Tzu have adequate exposure to sun. Being
outside with sunshine and clean fresh air is healthy for you and
your pets.
Keeping your dogs clean with their hair out of their eyes is
also important.
Keep your dogs envi (read full article) |
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