In part II of this series of articles we started discussion about the Shih Tzu topknot. Follow the steps below to create a Shih Tzu topknot:
1. Take the hair for the topknot from above the nose and eye. Be careful to not draw up any beyond the outer corner of each eye or back of the ears. If the Shih Tzu’s head is small, take up less and make a narrow topknot. When you place a band be careful to not place it too tight. The skin can become sore and the Shih Tzu will most likely attempt to scratch it all out.
2. If the Shih Tzu is very heavily coated you may need to use more than one band to hold up the topknot.
After grooming your Shih Tzu sit back and enjoy the sight. The Shih Tzu is stunningly beautiful and gorgeous and wonderful right after a groom. Take your pictures quickly.
If you are careful about how you introduce grooming as well as how pleasant you make subsequent grooms your Shih Tzu will come to enjoy the attention.
And what about stain…..well I do believe I have a method here that will help you tremendously in removing the yellowish stains from your Shih Tzu’s face. Follow the steps below and see if they work for you and your particular Shih Tzu:
1. Mix two cups corn starch with one cup boric acid.
2. Store the mixture in a container.
3. Use this mixture on the facial hair twice a day after washing and drying it.
4. Tie the facial hair into “ponytail” like sections with groomer bands.
5. Use a small cosmetic brush to brush on the mixture.
6. Bath your Shih Tzu every three days. Fifteen minutes before bathing, wet the face and put two tablespoons of #1 All Systems White Lightening on the facial hair. Work it in thoroughly. Do not get it into the eyes.
7. Allow the #1 All Systems White Lightening to remain on the facial hair for 15 minutes. Rinse very thoroughly.
8. Start bathing the Shih Tzu. Before shampooing the Shih Tzu’s body, shampoo the face with Biogroom or Ring 5 Whitening Shampoo. These two brands are tearless. The better choice is the #1 All Systems Professional Whitening Shampoo, but this shampoo is not tearless. If you think you might get the shampoo into your Shih Tzu’s eyes, use the tearless brands.
9. After one month or more the face should become very white.
Enjoy, enjoy, and enjoy, that wonderful white face on your Shih Tzu!
Bathing
Show dog Shih Tzu are bathed more frequently than one might think. Not only are most of them bathed weekly, whether they need it or not, show dogs are bathed before every show. So much washing surely takes out most of the natural oils from a Shih Tzu’s coat. They require much more use of conditioning products as well. The pet Shih Tzu needs to bath weekly if this is tolerable for his particular coat texture, but more preferably, bi-weekly would be a better schedule. Too much bathing will definitely dry out the skin. And of course you will want to bath your Shih Tzu in times of emergency like getting out in the rain and mud or snow, etc.
And so this concludes the series of Life with the Shih Tzu, which does require faithful brushing and grooming. Of course, life with the Shih Tzu has many more advantages and positive experiences. I just wanted to emphasize in this series of articles that grooming is of utmost importance in Life with the Shih Tzu.
Connie Limon
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Why do we love our animals so much?
I have this Shih Tzu. He is the most awesome pet, and my best friend. He loves me unconditionally, even though I give him many reasons to love me. I have a love and understanding with him, and he with me that is so special. This is a D O G. So why do you think that us humans can get so attatched to an animal? How is it that we bond with them so well? Even though I realize he is a dog, he is so much a part of my life and our family. What is it do you suppose?
I believe that people love their animals because they are there for them whenever they need them.
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They taste so good
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pets give their love to us unconditionally and we love this feeling of being loved
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you have commitment issues and you know a dog wont break your heart
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there’s a love connection between you and your pet. also you feed and care for your pet. that’s why.
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Humans fail to understand that we share this planet with many other creatures, some of which became domesticated.
There is no doubt a communication exists between you and your dog.
That communication is precious.
My animals have certain unique characteristics which I grew to understand.
They trust me to do what’s right for their well being.
I in turn gain understanding of their moods, even so much as predicting the weather and how healthy they are feeling.
Their heaath reflects on my own, and this makes me feel strong and successful.
We bond with our pets, as you no doubt do with your dog.
It’s a wonderful feeling.
Mankind should live in harmony with animals.
In many ways, they can teach us how to repect our planet more.
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I think it is the loyalty and the fact that they depend on us so much. People sometimes betray us but animals are your true friend for life. they love you and adore you. Also they are so cute!!! They seem to have a ersonality so they are like people and a pet is a part of the family. If people don’t treat their pets like that then they don’t deserve them.
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