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Posted on March 9, 2008 by Rebecca Simpson | Posted under Pets Dogs
Best Leave The Shih Tzu Puppy Cut To Professionals
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You need to watch a professional clipping a dog in a Shih Tzu puppy cut before attempting this on your own. This is a pretty intensive clip, although maintaining it is pretty easy provided you keep a daily grooming routine. There are also videos and DVDs about Shih Tzu grooming and clipping you might want to study. Keep taking your Shih Tzu to the groomer about every six weeks, at least. Your Shih Tzu grooming supplies should be for daily maintenance and for giving a Shih Tzu puppy clip. They all can be found wherever pet supplies are sold. Shih Tzus really don't need anything breed-specific in the way of Shih Tzu grooming supplies. For the puppy clip, you need electric clippers with a number four length blade and sturdy scissors you are comfortable with maneuvering around small areas. Daily maintenance grooming equipment includes, at the least, a soft brush (that looks like a body brush for horses), a pin or slicker comb, a flea comb and nail clippers. Any white areas around the eyes, nose and mouth usually never stay white. This is normal. Just make sure these stains don't smell and don't have food or other material trapped in the coat. Brush with the soft brush and attack tangles gently with the slicker brush or the flea comb. Clip nails only when needed. A Shih Tzu puppy cut is great for easy grooming but other grooming supplies will be necessary and can be found wherever pet products are sold. You need at least a nail clipper, a soft brush, a small slicker (or pin) brush (which have a square base) and a flea comb. All other brushes, combs and wipes are optional. Keep in mind that any white areas around the Shih Tzu's eyes, nose and mouth will often be discolored, but shouldn't be smelly. Introduce your Shih Tzu to the daily Shih Tzu brushing routine as soon as possible. Shih Tzu grooming should be a time your dog looks forward to, or else your life will quickly become miserable. Use positive reinforcement and lots of verbal praise and treats during any Shih Tzu grooming session. Shih Tzus love to be the center of attention and quickly learn to stay put for it. Get out any tangles with a soft brush first, then with a slicker. A flea comb helps check for parasites and for very small, tough tangles. Clip the nails only when necessary. A Shih Tzu puppy cut makes this routine a lot easier. About The Author: Rebecca Simpson has lived, worked with and written about the dog world, including seeing good and bad Shih Tzu puppy cuts. This author is currently writing a series of e-books on dog care, including Shih Tzu grooming. When not buried under a pile of Shih Tzu grooming supplies, a professional groomer can be found giving really good puppy cuts. |
Tags: SHIH TZU GROOMING, SHIH TZU PUPPY CUT, SHIH TZU GROOMING SUPPLIES
