Shih-Tzu

Does anyone here have a Shih-Tzu? My husband & I are looking for our first ever dog (we have a cat) and have seen a 4 year old bitch up for rehoming, only a handful of miles away. Online research shows them to be great little dogs, and this one apparently likes cats, dogs and children. Are they as good a breed as they sound, and, as a first-time dog owner, would it be a good start for us? Thanks

 

I quite like shih tzu, they are friendly but in a more contained way than other dogs of the same size.

 

Thank you I'd read that they are, but it's always good to get someone's opinion as well

 

Thanks Marley I'll be more than happy with the grooming when we do, I'll certainly post a photo

 

Shih-tzu's are usually gorgeous little dogs, I wanted one!! had a Bichon Frise instead!!

Val

 

Watch this space then I guess!

 

well im the same as @Val.. it's the Bichon i fell for not overly dissimilar breeds though especially where coat care is concerned (you realise as well as regular brushing she'll also need to have her coat clipped every few months) they were a regular in the Groomers i used to work in so i got to meet quite a few & they were all lovely friendly little dogs...not to mention adorable always reminded me of Gizmo from The Gremlins

 

thanks for your reply honeybunny

 

@honeybunny I didn't know you had a Bichon, male or female? mine is male called Gus.

Val

 

I also had that feeling that they remind me of the Gremlins. Surelly children are bound to like that characteristic.

 

great name Val, just like my fav character from Lonesome Dove do you call him 'Augustus' when your telling him off

yep we have a male Bichon called Snoop & we did have a second called Polo but he passed away last year, 15 he was bless him absolutely wonderful breed, one i'll never be without. so whats your boy like Val? both Snoop & Polo are/were real characters, full of mischief & with the most loving affectionate temperament imaginable

 

Yes, Gus is the same, since having him Bichons have become my favourite breed!!

YES, I do call him Augustus, but I just can't tell him off very much he is just too darn cute!!!
Val

 

oh yes i hear ye! its those big brown eyes, they're just made for melting hearts your boy got any weird quirks? our Snoop has an ear fetish...he loves ears & will sit on the back of the couch where he can ambush you to lick & slurp on your ears...maybe we just have incredibly yummy ears though

 

I'm going to view a Shih Tzu x Jack Russell today. The Shih Tzu bitch has been homed... He's apparently a really friendly, cat-friendly fella and he's really cute in the photos