Living With a Shih Tzu (Living With a Pet Series) - Hardcover

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9780764154270: Living With a Shih Tzu (Living With a Pet Series)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764154273 ISBN 13: 9780764154270

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2002

Owners who enjoy the company of this lively, alert little animal must also be willing to spend many hours combing and grooming the Shih Tzu's long, thick coat. Titles in this growing series are written especially for owners who have just acquired a pedigreed pup, as well as for prospective owners trying to decide on which breed to choose. Each book gives an in-depth presentation of the special needs and traits of a specific dog breed. Which are best with kids? Which make good working farm dogs? Which are good hunters? Is the breed ideal for an owner who merely wants a companionable house pet? Living with a Pet books give readers a detailed understanding of the title breed's daily needs, special abilities, physical and personality traits, susceptibility to health problems, and the steps owners should take to ensure a happy relationship with dogs of all breeds. These hardcover and dust-jacketed volumes are filled with unusually attractive full-color photos and interesting sidebar features.

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Mischievous, quick-witted, and beautiful, the Shih Tzu has it all! Living With A Shih Tzu is designed to tell you everything you should know about this glamorous breed.

You’ll find advice on a wide range of topics tailored specifically to the Shih Tzu, starting with puppy care and training, moving on to adolescent problems, and then looking at the best lifestyle for the adult Shih Tzu.

For those who want to keep their Shih Tzu in full coat, there is an illustrated step-by-step guide from experts, plus a special section dealing with dogs who dislike being groomed. Nutrition and the dangers of obesity are examined, for the Shih Tzu is no lap dog—he is an intelligent, lively animal who needs plenty to do. His active nature is demonstrated in a chapter called “Broadening Horizons,” which tells stories of Shih Tzus who have competed at the highest level in Obedience and Agility. The loving nature of this little dog from Tibet is brought out in heart-warming interviews with those who have trained Shih Tzus as therapy dogs, giving comfort to many people. The lives of still other men and women have been transformed by Shih Tzus trained as assistance dogs.

Finally, well-known veterinarian Trevor Turner writes on the health of the breed. He describes a comprehensive program of health care that will ensure your Shih Tzu of a long, happy, and healthy life.

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