If you adore the parti color Shih Tzu with white on the face, topknot and tip to the tail or the solid white and lighter color Shih Tzu, chances are you will have problems keeping the white “white” and the lighter colors without stain.
Use this article and enjoy trying a method that “should” help you a great deal in keeping your lighter color Shih Tzu looking nice and clean.
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The German Shorthaired Pointer is a human family oriented and hunter dog. They need quite a bit of exercise and are just as willing to hunt as they are to play games in the yard. They can tend to roam and they are known as escape artists so a properly fenced in yard for exercise is ideal. Some say that a six foot or higher fence is necessary. They can tend to be noisy dogs. They may chase cats and other pets so early socialization is key. They like older children. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog. Read the rest of this entry »
The first time the Cairn terrier was presented publicly was in 1909. The breed did not really gain popularity until the 1930’s, even though it has been around since the 1500’s.They are one of the original terriers from Scotland, and have some influence on the Skye terrier, the West Highland White and the Scottish terriers. The name “Cairn” is the term used to describe grave markers or farmland borders made by marking them with a pile of stones. Small rodents would build homes in the stone and they were used to chase them out. This dog is now bred for companionship.” Toto” of the “Wizard of Oz” is probably the most famous Cairn terrier. Read the rest of this entry »
The Bearded Collie, also known as Beardy is originally a herding dog imported from Scotland. It is thought to have its early origins in Poland, and it has also been know as the Highland Collie. It was traded into Scotland in 1514 in exchange for sheep and various other valuable items. It now acts as a regular family companion, and frequently appears on dog shows as well. It has a very fluffy and soft fur-coat, partially covering its eyes, and it is medium-sized, with a height of about 20 to 22 inches and a weight of about 40 to 60 pounds. Read the rest of this entry »
Easy to train due to their eager, friendly natures, this breed differs from some breeds in the best ways to teach them. The following tips will help you in training a Golden Retriever.
Goldens are very intelligent and eager to please. Do not scold them or use punishment as a motivator because this treatment could cause your pet to avoid you. Instead, when the animal displays a desired behavior, offer a reward. This breed thrives on praise, but be sure to offer this praise immediately following the good behavior so that the dog associates the praise with the action. Read the rest of this entry »