Book description
To know a Shih Tzu is to love a Shih Tzu . . . they're irresistible,
coy, flirtatious, and passionately devoted companions. They love the
good life, and though they can be shrewd (or selectively deaf, or
consciously naïve), the Shih Tzu is so endearing that even “big dog”
lovers find themselves swooning over this adorable breed. But is the
Chinese Charmer the right match for you?
Shih Tzu for Dummies
answers all of your questions, like:
- What is a Shih Tzu really like?
- Can I get a Shih Tzu if I have children or other pets?
- How difficult is grooming? Can I do it myself or should I get a professional?
- How do I find a good breeder? What about a good vet?
- What should my Shih Tzu eat?
- Do small dogs really need that much training?
- How can I teach my Shih Tzu some basic commands?
The Shih Tzu is built for one job and one job alone: to be your close
personal friend for life. A dog bred for companionship must be allowed
to do its job, and its job is to be with you. So, if you have the time
(for grooming), dedication (for training), and room (on your lap and
in your heart), the Shih Tzu is a small dog with a lot of love just
waiting for a new best friend.
Eve Adamson is an award winning pet writer and
author of over 30 books, including Labrador Retrievers For
Dummies (with Joel Walton), Dachshunds For Dummies and
Adopting a Pet For Dummies. She is a contributing editor for
Dog Fancy magazine and also contributes to Cat Fancy, The
AKC Gazette, AKC Family Dog, Cats USA, Kittens USA,
Dogs USA, Puppies USA, Popular Dogs, and the Popular Pet
series including Guinea Pig magazine and Rats magazine.
She is a member of the Dog Writer's Association of America and the Cat
Writer's Association of America. Adamson covered the 2006 Westminster
Kennel Club Show at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY. While
covering the show, she was also interviewed by MTV on the subject of
adopting a pet.
