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Posted on March 11, 2008 by Rebecca Simpson | Posted under Pets Dogs
Advice On A Shih Tzu Hair Cut
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You can probably start doing little cutting tasks here and there at around ten weeks or maybe as early as eight weeks if you can get the pup to stand still and there is anything worth cutting. Try brushing them in with cutting their hair so they feel comfortable, as Shih Tzu dogs love to be brushed. Be very careful and always be ready for your Shih Tzu to make any sudden movements. A good age to start thinking about full cuts is around sixteen weeks. A Shih Tzu has hair and not fur and that is a rare thing in the dog world so you need to treat your Shih Tzu dog's coat like you would human hair. When you are cutting think of what would be painful and shocking to you and then amplify that by about ten to understand the effect on your dog. Pulling on the hair when you are cutting, or tugging when you are cutting, or using dull scissors that pull out hair instead of cutting it all are very painful for humans and they are even worse on a Shih Tzu. So when you do your Shih Tzu hair cut keep that in mind. An area you want to always be sure you cut when you are doing your Shih Tzu hair cut is around the eyes. If you do not feel comfortable doing this then take your Shih Tzu to a professional groomer regularly to have the excess hair cut over the eyes. Not only can hair in the eyes get annoying for your Shih Tzu but it can also cause infection so make sure it is taken care of. The basics of any Shih Tzu hair cut are pretty simple. Short in the summer and long in the winter always works. Short in the summer because long hair and heat do not mix well with the Shih Tzu and when you let it grow in the winter just make sure it does not get in the dog's way when it walks or runs. A common practice among Shih Tzu owners is to put ribbons and bows in their dog's hair and while this is cute, the dog does not always appreciate it. Hiring a professional to groom your Shih Tzu is not very expensive and they do a great job on your dog for you. If you would like to save that grooming money every month then give it a try but at least watch a professional at work before you try anything. After a while you may begin to appreciate the job a professional can do. About The Author: Rebecca Simpson supports local animal rescue groups and is active in other animal rescue efforts around the world. You can find valuable Shih Tzu grooming tips in this article. There are also many interesting Shih Tzu grooming tips in this article. |
Tags: SHIH TZU GROOMING, SHIH TZU HAIR CUT, SHIH TZU GROOMING TIPS
