Lhasa Apso Dogs For Sale

Posted in Dog Information on 06/05/2007 06:45 am by admin

The shih tzu has long been appreciated only as a companion. The temperament of the Shih Tzu is of paramount importance. It is the sole head of the Shih Tzu and the expression that truly distinguishes the breed from two other related Oriental breeds, the Lhasa Apso and Pekingese.

Shih Tzu are alert, arrogant, full of playful antics and affectionate. Dog Show Judging is based on how closely each Shih Tzu came approaching the ideal picture described in the breed standard.

Much of the standard of the breed Shih Tzu is devoted to the head. A correct head and expression should be round, warm and soft. The head of a good Shih Tzu is large and round, side view. The ears look like they blend into the head. Chignon The Shih Tzu must be placed low on the forehead with a double band to keep hair from falling forward in the eyes of the Shih Tzu.

The eyes of a Shih Tzu must be round, large and dark. A small quantity of white of the eye is acceptable. White eye excessive corners of the eye or around the eye any damage due to heat, soft expression. Lack of good dark pigmentation on nose, lips or eye rims also diverts the heat desired sweet expression. The eyes should be placed well apart.

The muzzle is short, square and unlined. This is unlike most nose more narrow Lhasa Apso or very short, wrinkled mouth of Beijing. The jaw is below, which means that the lower jaw exceeds the upper jaw. The teeth should not show when mouth is closed. The lower lip should not protrude, side view.

The Shih Tzu should be conducted without moving smoothly and effortlessly. A common problem area in the Shih Tzu is poor fronts. Angulations front and rear must be balanced for smooth movement with good front reach and strong rear movement.

The Chinese said that the Lion Dog should have eyes of the dragon, a lion's head, torso bear, a frog mouth, palm-leaf fan ears, a tail feather duster and movement like a goldfish. Lion Dogs (Shih Tzu) appear not only in Chinese art, but also in art from Tibet, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Indonesia.

The first imports of Shih Tzu in the United States from England. These very early imports were observed to be "Fairly strong." In 1955, Shih Tzu was recognized by the AKC in the Miscellaneous category (race is now in the toy group). At that time the race Shih Tzu began to gain greater popularity. In 1998, 38,468 Shih Tzu were registered with the American Kennel Club, grading the Shih Tzu eleventh all registered breeds.

Famous owners of Shih Tzu were: Zsa Zsa Gabor, Yul Brynner, Elizabeth, Queen Consort of George VI.

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