| Shitzu puppies, also known as the Shih Tzu, originated | | | | dogs need high maintenance as much as they |
| from Tibet and China. Through the years, these dogs | | | | demand plenty of attention. They are not outside |
| become very famous in many countries because of | | | | dogs as they are very sensitive to the environment. |
| their wonderful features. Generally, their size is | | | | They are sensitive in a way that the heat can lead |
| smaller than that of other dog breeds. Their weight, | | | | them to experiencing heat stroke. Their vulnerability |
| which is typically from nine to 16 pounds, is lighter | | | | to illness can even extend to hip dysplasia and other |
| than that of other dog breeds even when they have | | | | serious breathing problems. These sensitivity and |
| already grown fully. These dogs can possess any | | | | vulnerability make them high-maintenance dogs, so |
| color or blend of colors. They normally own | | | | need to be very careful in dealing with them. While |
| compressed face with round forehead and big eyes. | | | | you train them, you also need to be aware of some |
| They usually get long and tangled coats during their | | | | basic treatments appropriate for them. Alternatively, |
| seventh or eight month of existence. They have | | | | you may keep a veterinarian's contact number handy |
| very soft and thick straight hair. | | | | in case of emergency. |
| Shitzu puppies are joyful and trusting breed of dogs. | | | | Shitzu puppies may require too much money, time, |
| They seem to be very enthusiastic to be by your | | | | and effort, but everything pays off in many ways. |
| side. Unlike other dogs, they might not be suitable for | | | | With these puppies, you can expect yourself to have |
| a home with little children because they easily get | | | | a long-time company, which you can also consider as |
| injured. When it comes to training, they are slow | | | | friend, because their life span is between 13 and 15 |
| learners. They typically require two to three months | | | | years. Another good thing about this breed is that |
| of basic house training. Obedience training for these | | | | they do not require much exercise. Thus, they can |
| dogs usually takes a year or two or even longer. | | | | easily get used to small spaces that apartment living |
| These dogs are energetic by nature, but they easily | | | | usually offers. |
| get bored. In this regard, it is perfect to train them | | | | Cuddliness of Shitzu puppies can serve as good |
| during their childhood years. In connection with house | | | | stress reliever, especially to women. Women are |
| training, it is best to train them to drink from a lick | | | | fond of this breed probably because of the hair that |
| container rather than from a bowl. Their short nose | | | | is so soft to touch, brush all day long, and |
| gives them a tough time to drink from bowls. | | | | accessorize. Apart from shitzu puppies, you can also |
| Generally, Shitzu puppies are expensive when it | | | | look for German Shepherd puppies as this breed of |
| comes to both money and time. The cost of these | | | | dogs can also be the best pets provided that you |
| dogs varies according to where you buy them. The | | | | know how to take great care of them. After caring |
| cost is high when you go for a highly regarded | | | | for these puppies, you might think of becoming |
| breeder. On the other hand, you can save some | | | | Shihtzu Breeders or German Shepherd Breeders. |
| money if you buy them from a pet shop. These | | | | |