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shitzu puppy question...?
I am thinking of getting a shitzu puppy...what are the pros and cons of this breed? I searched the internet...but just curious of owners here that can answer their opinion.. thanks~
6 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
let's see, the pros are:
They are very loving, pretty calm once full grown and can be couch potatoes most of the time, love to sit next to or cuddle up with their owners, don't shed much, aren't yappy, don't require tons of exercise since they get most of it inside when they get their little bursts of energy a couple times a day that usually only last about 10 - 15 min.
Cons:
They require daily combing and brushing, need to be taken to the groomers every 6 - 8 wks if kept in a longer coat or every 3-4 months if initially cut shorter. They can be stubborn and sometimes difficult to potty train depending on the dog. Can have skin allergies which can usually be kept under control with a good diet (mine do well on the grain free foods)
Source(s): professional groomer and owned by 2 Shih-tzu and a yellow labX - eenie meanieLv 51 decade ago
This breed is absolutely the most loving breed ever!! I have two shih tzus and they make me laugh everyday...They are incredibly stubborn which is the only real downside to this breed. If you plan on teaching them any obdience start young and be consistant. If you give them an inch they'll take a mile. Overall they love to lick (kiss), have endless energy, very friendly (mine love kids/anyone), and they make people smile. Good Luck!!!
- 1 decade ago
I have a little guy and just adore him. They are very loving and easy to train. The only draw back is they require lots of grooming and are prone to allergies. The allergies usually can be controlled by feeding a high quality dog food.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Shih Tzus are great dogs, but they are not for everybody
Here is information on the breed that will help you decide whether or not this breed is right for you.
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/shihtzu.h...
http://www.akc.org/breeds/shih_tzu/index.cfm
- 1 decade ago
My in-laws have 3. They are cute and friendly. But since they have longer hair, she has to groom them every month. They can get stinky when it is grooming time!
- 1 decade ago
They are usually energetic, fun, funny looking lol, don't take big doo-doo's lol, easy to hold. hyper...really good dog..can be hard to train sometimes though.