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Small Animals and Wildlife Desert Dangers
Dog Dangers in the Desert The desert is home to an array of beautiful wildlife and captivating natural beauty. Unfortunately, wildlife dangers are a real threat to small animals. Some of the wildlife we coexist with don’t always have the best intentions when it comes to your Shih Tzu. Arizona has an abundant population of […]
Read MoreHow to Avoid Puppy Scams
Would you like to learn how to avoid puppy scams? Well, I am here to help. Did you know that I am a Scam Free certified Shih Tzu breeder? You may be asking yourself exactly what does this mean. Let’s start by going over what a puppy scam is in the first place. A puppy scam […]
Read MoreThe Ideal Age to Bring Your Shih Tzu Puppy Home
You may be wondering what is the ideal age for a Shih Tzu puppy to leave mom and littermates. A Shih Tzu puppy should ideally stay with mom and littermates until at least 10 weeks of age. A Shih Tzu puppy learns important skills from mom and siblings during this critical period of development. Mom […]
Read MoreThe Array of Shih Tzu Coat Colors & Patterns
Shih Tzu Coat Color 101 Shih Tzu coat colors and patterns are often a hot topic. When it comes to a Shih Tzu puppy’s color and markings the outcomes are vast. Shih Tzu puppies can come in a variety of colors and patterns. The American Kennel Club recognizes 19 different coat colors in Shih Tzus: […]
Read MoreWhat Puppy Vaccines Does Your Shih Tzu Need?
The Importance of Puppy Vaccines Shih Tzu puppies need a series of vaccinations in the first year of life to protect them from harmful canine viruses. Shih Tzu puppies typically receive vaccines every 3 to 4 weeks until they’re approximately 16 to 18 weeks old. A year later booster shots are given. After the first […]
Read MoreKong Stuffer Ideas for your Shih Tzu Puppy
Are you looking for ways to keep your puppy busy? Stuffing a Kong is a great interactive activity for your Shih Tzu puppy. I love stuffing Kongs for the Shih Tzu puppies that I raise in my responsible breeding program. A Kong is awesome at keeping your Shih Tzu puppy busy and forcing your puppy […]
Read MoreXylitol Poisoning in Your Pet
Have you ever heard of Xylitol? Furthermore, did you know that Xylitol is toxic to dogs? Xylitol is an artificial sweetener that can cause serious health issues in your dog including possible death. Xylitol is a common ingredient found in gum and baked goods. Xylitol may be tricky to locate on package ingredient labels because […]
Read MoreThe 7 Major Dog Groups
Did you know that there are 7 major dog groups? Most dogs fall into one of the 7 major dog group categories. Dogs evolved to carry out certain responsibilities. Dogs were bred specifically to carry out these tasks. It is important to know what category a dog falls into if you’re looking to purchase a […]
Read MoreCan Shih Tzus Get Valley Fever?
Valley Fever and Your Shih Tzu If you live in Arizona you probably have heard of Valley Fever. Valley Fever is spread through inhalation of a certain type of fungus called coccidioides. The fungus responsible for Valley Fever lives in the soil. Dogs typically come in contact with Valley Fever by digging in the dirt […]
Read MoreHow to Prevent Chocolate Poisoning in Your Shih Tzu
Everybody loves chocolate! Why would we expect our Shih Tzu to be exempt from the rule? Unfortunately, chocolate poisoning in dogs may have serious health implications. Avoiding chocolate toxicity in dogs is important if you want to keep your pet healthy. This means that we all need to be responsible dog owners. Preventing chocolate ingestion […]
Read MoreBenefits of Using a Food Rotation Diet With Shih Tzus
Benefits of Using a Food Rotation Diet There are many benefits to using a food rotation diet with your Shih Tzu. As a dog owner and a Shih Tzu breeder, I am a big advocate of a food rotation diet. I don’t know about you but I wouldn’t enjoy eating the same thing every day. […]
Read MoreAre Prebiotics and Probiotics Good for Puppies?
The Benefits of Using Prebiotics & Probiotics with Young Puppies Good gut colonization is essential in young puppies. Prebiotics and probiotics are great at increasing good gut bacteria. Probiotics are of significant importance during puppyhood. Exposing puppies to a variety of foods that are rich in good bacteria helps to create good gut colonization in […]
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