introduces temperament of the Shih Tzu.

Overview

Sea Lion Zoo in Chinese means, but relatives have been originated in Tibet and the Pekingese, not clear. In the 7th century, a small dog with long, flowing coats, these attracting Chinese court has left a myriad of sculptures and paintings now. Before the revolution, Shi・Zu favorite house pets is one of the Chinese imperial family, were exported from China to England around 1930. After World War II and was taken by soldiers returning from England to America. The American Kennel Club was approved in 1969, the Sea Zoo popularity increased rapidly from this time.

Characteristics

Better to base of tail length from the withers, longer than body height, horizontal lines are back, wide body with a small dog. Deep chest with a hard toe much larger firm. Broad, rounded head, the beak has a square with no wrinkles less obvious stop. Dark eye appeal to people like the big round each position that back overhanging canopy. Court drooping to the ground If you have a dense luxurious, undercoat which is also because they are the wave has a long mustache.

Temperament

Cheerful and active. Is acting in a proud and dignified. While it is a bit stubborn, will follow in obedience training. Be treated violently, very friendly, get along well with children.

Color

Have every color. Usually, black nose but, at the show, marking dog with liver nose of the lever is allowed.

How to Care & How to Train

Required to issue a show coat brushing once a week. To avoid eye irritation, head of the Court keep rubber bands and hair pinned stop. Check the ears done once a week.

Exercise

I prefer to minimize the need to play out in the open air. If the full Court, if avoiding dirt, wrapped in paper and a good coat hem.

Disease to be careful

Skin diseases, eye disorders, disc disease, narrowing of the nasal cavity, inversion of an eyelid, progressive retinal atrophy, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, hip dysplasia, otitis externa

Disease that can be seen occasionally

onuiruburando disease

Inspection want to

Ophthalmologic examination