Shih Tzu

Breed of Dog : Shih Tzu

The Shih Tzu is often referred to as a "small lion". They originated in Tibet, but are most associated with China where they were highly revered as a palace pet and prized companion. The Shih Tzu is an active, happy, and affectionate breed. The origin of these canines is Tibet and is considered between the oldest breeds well-known to man. Asian royalty loved the Shih Tzu and this may well be the reason why the canines behave like little princesses! Some dogs have a tendency to have a spoiled frame of mind and this can be involved with their royalty origins.

The Shih Tzu canines adore footwear and so if you are preparing to get a single, you'd superior have a position for storing your sneakers and slippers. Also, you need to get some chewing toys for them so that when they are by yourself, they can play with the toys. Each and every time you are with your Shih Tzu, don't forget to appreciate and acknowledge her presence. Industry experts even claim that this dog breed can get truly conceited and anticipate strangers to fuss through their existence.

The Shih Tzu is small, sturdy, and intelligent. They carry themselves with a noble and proud posture befitting their aristocratic ancestry. One of their most valued characteristics is the eye, which exude warmth and a human-like quality. The Shih Tzu is the least delicate of the toy breeds.

You can also train your dog for obedience. Teaching them easy methods is really straightforward. Optimistic reinforcement is the strategy made use of by trainers. These canines never like prolonged schooling several hours so you need to have to continue to keep the sessions small. For instance, you can train your puppy to do some tricks a few of minutes only. Just after various hours, you can repeat it all through once again. Getting patient is the critical to good results in training your Shih Tzu. Certainly not shout or lose your manage while in schooling.

Property education the Shih Tzu can be tough. This is since the bowels and bladders of more youthful breeds are little. It would be very best to maintain them on a leash or crate when not nevertheless household trained. Create a agenda for elimination and you have to adhere to it consistently. Make investments on a high quality crate and commence your residence instruction there. It really is typical for the Shih Tzu to be uncomfortable within but with good education, you can make it an ideal put for the dog.

The Shih Tzu enjoys short daily walks or vigorous indoor play sessions and games. They are very well suited for apartment or condominium dwelling. However, they love to play outside, so a small fenced yard is ideal. 

Poodle Breed

Breed of Dog : Poodle Dog

This ancient breed appears in three varieties: Standard, Miniature, and Toy. The Standard is the oldest. The Poodle was originally developed to be a water dog that retrieved game fowl. Favored by royalty as well as gypsies, this versatile breed was able to master many tasks and trades and maintain a reputation as a fine companion. Poodles come in a variety of sizes from the toy poodle to the giant poodle, but here we are going to look at the average, better known as the normal poodle. They are classed as a small to medium dog with a height of approximately 16 inches with the male dog weighing in at 66-77 pounds and the female bitch weighing in a little less at 46-70 pounds. They have a single coat that is curly in appearance and they do not shed much of their dense hair, which does require quite regular grooming. They are most commonly single coloured and it is very rare to find a multi-coloured poodle.

There are also several different poodle breeds. These dogs are created by the crossbreeding of two different purebred dogs. Some people call them hybrid poodles, but that is incorrect terminology. The correct terminology is crossbreed. Hybrid is the crossing of two different species. Some common poodle crossbreeds are the cockapoo or the spoodle, which is made by crossing the poodle with a cocker spaniel. Another crossbreed is the goldendoodle, which is from a cross with a golden retriever.

Poodles are prone to ear infections, so need to have these checked during grooming. More seriously the puppy's can suffer from renal problems, and as adults their main issues are predispositions to Addison's disease, airway problems, thyroid problems and hip dysplasia. More minor ailments consist of cataracts, Progressive retinal atrophy, epilepsy, and bloat.

The Poodle requires extensive grooming. Professional clipping must be done every six to eight weeks. The coat may be groomed in three different styles: the Pet Clip, English Saddle, and Continental. Bathing should only be done when necessary using a mild shampoo. Daily brushing is highly recommended to prevent mats and tangles. It is important that the Poodles teeth and ears are checked and cleaned on a consistent basis. This breed is prone to cataracts, PRA, allergies, skin disorders, diabetes, epilepsy, and heart disease. 

Although Poodles are classed as non-shedders their coats do require a great deal of care. They need to be combed or brushed very regularly, and will most likely require regular trips to the salon for professional care. Brushing their teeth preferably daily is also required to reduce the incidence of gingivitis.

Weight: 45-65 lbs
Height: 15-21 inches

Dachshund

Breed of Dog : Dachshund

Dachshund comes in three sizes and three types, the long-haired, the wired-haired and a short haired. This breed's body is longer than its height, with short legs. This is still a muscular dog. The head is elongated with pronounced eyebrows. The muzzle is long. The jaw has non- pendent lips. Their teeth meet in a scissor bite. The eyes are almond shaped, and brown black or dark red. They have mobile ears that are down to their cheeks. The tail is carried in line with its back. There are three registered sizes, standard and miniature, and also recognized is the toy variety. The standards height is 8 to11 inches, weighing around 11 pounds. The miniature's height is 5 to 7 inches, with a weight allowed of 11 pounds or less. The toy variety is allowed to be up to 12 inches in height, their weight not exceeding 8 pounds.

The Dachshund was originally developed in German hundreds of years ago. They were originally bred for hunting Badger, hence the name Dachshund. "Dachs" is the German word for Bader. The elongated body and the shortened legs were bred into this dog to dig the prey out and go inside their burrows forcing them to leave their dens. The Miniature variety was bred to hunt hare and stoat. This breed has also been known to hunt foxes and otters along with the badger.

The Dachshund dog can get spinal disc problems, bladder problems, diabetes and heart disease. Careful maintenance of their weight is needed, to prevent obesity. Be sure to have your dog up to date on

The Long-haired Dachshund will require grooming daily. The wire haired will need professional trimming, six monthly, whereas the smooth haired require a rubdown with a damp cloth weekly. It is best checked with the dealer regarding grooming for your particular dog.

The Dachshund dog is good for apartment life. And providing their daily exercise is given, they can cope without a garden. All dogs love a good walk so it's suggested that you take your dog for a stroll at least a couple days each week if you don't have a yard or garden.

Height: 5-9 inches

Weight: 11-32 lbs