Shih Tzu Puppies: Stubborn Though Persistent

The Shih Tzu puppies are excellent examples of toy breed dogs though they are not the delicate type that you would expect from a toy breed puppy. As you might expect, these dogs are not big in size and they also do not weigh much though they come in a variety of colors. They have very pretty coats that are abundant and which are characterized by long hair, which is also very dense and is topped with a double coat.



In spite of their small size, Shih Tzu puppies are known to be sturdy and that is why they are often referred to as "little lions" that originally came from Tibet. Though these dogs are more prominently known in mainland China, where they enjoy an elevated status which can be attributed to the fact that they were once favorites in the royal courts in China. These little dogs have been prized for literally thousands of years.

Shih Tzu puppies are very alert and they are spunky little animals that are always happy as well as hardy and there is no shortage of character to this toy breed puppy. In their demeanor, they are dignified in a royal way and there is also a lot of courage in their makeup, though they are also somewhat arrogant once in a while. They require hours of undivided attention, and like nothing more than sitting on a warm lap.



However, Shih Tzu puppies are gentle as well as loyal and are prone to make friends without much fuss. And though it can be obstinate as well, will respond positively to its training provided you have patience with it. Shih Tzu puppies are also good at being watch dogs though they are given to persistent barking as well. Other facets to the Shih Tzu puppies are that they can be stubborn as well as clever and they will snap when peeved or surprised.

After all has been said and done, there is no denying the fact that Shih Tzu puppies are going to make excellent companion dogs, who like to stay indoors and who are most at home when they are around the company of other family members whom they love to distraction. They are also puppies that require a lot of grooming and because of their particular coat require being brushed daily to avoid the possibility of their coat getting matted and tangled up or even knotted.



You also must realize that it is not all that easy to housetrain Shih Tzu puppies, although with crate training you can get around the problem. You also should ensure that it is taken out daily for a walk, though that should not mean that it does not like the indoors - because it is quite at home inside the home as well which is evident when it plays vigorously inside the home.





Thanks to extensive experience in keeping as well as raising and training this particular breed of dogs, Rebecca Simpson can teach others how to get the best out of such puppies. Because Shih Tzu puppies make excellent companions, you would not mind taking extra care of their thick and abundant coats, which is but a small price to pay for the love and affection that they give you. The purpose of this article is to provide information that can help you learn about the best way regarding how to choose the right Shih Tzu puppy and how best to raise and take care of them.