Shih Tzu Your Happy Healthy Pet

Name: Shih Tzu Your Happy Healthy Pet
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ISBN: 9780764583841

ISBN-10: 0764583840

ISBN-13: 9780764583841

Edition: 2nd 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Jo Ann White

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Jo Ann White presents an updated guide to the Shih Tzu, long identified as a celebrity pet and a much-loved family dog, which ranked ninth in numbers of AKC registrations in 2003.

Book details

List price: $12.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/1/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Size: 5.54" wide x 8.40" long x 0.56" tall
Weight: 0.726
Language: English




The World of the Shih Tzu



What Is a Shih Tzu? The Shih Tzu Head


A Small but Solid Dog


The Shih Tzu's Coat


A Rainbow of Colors


What the Standard Means for You



The Shih Tzu's Ancestors


Little Lion Dogs


Out of the Far East


The Shih Tzu in America


Top Dogs


Shih Tzu in Other Countries



What Do You Get With a Shih Tzu? Hairy Fellows


Temperament Differences


Self-Sufficient and Playful


Set Limits


Training Tactics


That Shih Tzu Charm



Choosing Your Shih Tzu


Beginning Your Search


Finding a Responsible Breeder


The Adult Dog


What Your Veterinarian Should Know About Your Shih Tzu



Caring for Your Shih Tzu



Bringing Your Shih Tzu Home


Preparing for Your Puppy


Food and Water Bowls


Leash and Collar


Puppy-Proofing Your Home


Puppy Essentials


Your Puppy's Crate and Bed


Limit Your Pup's Freedom


Keeping to a Schedule


Socializing Your New Shih Tzu



Feeding Your Shih Tzu


Understanding Dog Food Ingredients


Reading Dog Food Labels


When and How Much to Feed


Obesity


Supplements and Table Scraps


Special Diets


All-Important Water



Grooming Your Shih Tzu


Basic Grooming Supplies


Basic Grooming Manners


Brushing Techniques


Topknots


Grooming and Health Care


Bathing Your Dog


Drying and Combing Out Your Dog


Cutting Your Dog Down


Choosing a Groomer


Fleas and Ticks


Making Your Environment Flea Free


Other Itchies



Keeping Your Shih Tzu Healthy


Finding the Right Veterinarian


Routine Health Care


Common Health Problems


When to Call the Veterinarian


Internal Parasites


Inherited Disorders


Poisoning


How to Make a Canine First-Aid Kit


Emergency First Aid


Why It's Best Not to Breed Your Dog


Caring for Your Older Shih Tzu



Enjoying Your Shih Tzu



Training Your Shih Tzu


Understanding Builds the Bond


Practical Commands for Family Pets


Training for Attention


Teaching Cooperation



Housetraining Your Shih Tzu


Your Housetraining Shopping List


The First Day


Confine Your Pup


Watch Your Pup


Accidents Happen


Scheduling Basics


Appendix: Learning More About Your Shih Tzu


Index