Shih Tzu

Form a loving and lasting bond with your Shih Tzu! With this comprehensive reference guide, you will learn the essential knowledge to prepare for, find, love, and successfully care for your Shih Tzu. This book navigates you through the process of ownership and Shih Tzu development from beginning to end so you don't have to wonder or worry about anything. Author Juliette Cunliffe, a Kennel Club accredited Trainer of Judges, provides must-know information about the breed thoroughly and concisely. She goes into detail on nutrition, personality, health concerns, grooming, proper training practices, and much more. Whether you are bringing home a Shih Tzu puppy or gifting this book to a new owner, this reference guide will provide a solid foundation and save a lifetime of research. It includes: *A blueprint of how to care for your Shih Tzu puppy *Knowledge and preventative care for breed-specific health concerns *Easy-to-understand, everyday information such as dietary guidelines, travel considerations, exercise, and Shih Tzu grooming needs *A Shih Tzu training section with proven techniques to use for the house and competition *Developmental milestones to look for throughout the dog's lifetime. Cunliffe ensures that this book leaves nothing for you to wonder about regarding Shih Tzu ownership. She makes contacting sellers much easier with the ability to recognize and describe the breed standard set forth by the American Kennel Club. After you bring your puppy home, this Shih Tzu puppy guide will make things much less stressful. You will already know what to expect with their personality and energy levels. It will alert you of any specialized health concerns and teach you how to select a qualified veterinarian so there will be no surprises later. You'll be equipped with the best practices in Shih Tzu training for a well-mannered dog. You won't have to guess which food to buy thanks to a section on Shih Tzu nutrition needs. You will no longer be in the dark about proper Shih Tzu grooming techniques. So go get a Shih Tzu. This book will tell you all you'll need to know.