Shih Tzus? [Archive] - Chazhound Dog Forum

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-05-2006, 09:45 PM

Do Shih Tzus shed? I've read some conflicting information...most say that they do not shed....some say that they do....I'd think that they do, because of their thick double coat....but if they don't then awesome! I have Yorkies (as most of you know) and the only time any of their hair falls out is when they get brushed, and a tangle is snagged, etc. Which happens to me too, so I suppose they'd be considered non-shedding (That is, unless I'm considered shedding.....???) Anyway, on a more serious note, (:p) could someone help me on that? Thank you in advance!

Lauren

puppyluv2004

11-05-2006, 09:56 PM

LoL...I'm gonna say they dont (even though most people say all dogs shed). Sisco only loses fur (I say loses fur because 'sheds' doesn't really apply) when he gets it caught on something like the door of his crate. My grandma's keeps her Shih Tzu's coat short and I have yet to see him shed or lose any fur at all. Hope that makes sense. :)

Gerald

11-06-2006, 10:53 AM

Hi
I raise Shih Tzus, and they do not shed. However, all that hair that does not come off, ends up in a tangled mess if not brushed frequently or kept short.
Hope this helps.
Gerald

stevinski

11-06-2006, 01:27 PM

omg i cant believe your getting a new puppy :D

your soooo lucky :D

yorkie,
yorkie x silkie and now a **** tzu

you really love the long haired breeds huh?

i thought u was gonna get a show prospect yorkie? :)

you have to make a huge thread with a million pics :D

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-06-2006, 02:30 PM

lol! thank you steve. :p i'll post some pictures right now. :) yes, i really do like the long haired breeds...i'm not sure why. :D thanks everyone for the help! i talked to a friend of mine at church yesterday, and her shih tzu doesn't shed either, so that's great! my yorkie girls don't shed, and after owning a GSD and a Husky before that, we're glad to be free of fur all over the couch. lol!!! ***pictures coming!***

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-06-2006, 02:31 PM

Hi
I raise Shih Tzus, and they do not shed. However, all that hair that does not come off, ends up in a tangled mess if not brushed frequently or kept short.
Hope this helps.
Gerald

thanks Gerald! We have a Yorkie, and a Yorkie mix, so we have all the correct grooming tools. :)

showpug

11-06-2006, 02:35 PM

No, they don't shed. Sure, everything that is living with hair will lose some, but they don't shed like a short coated breed. They shed the same as a yorkie...next to nothing!

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-06-2006, 02:36 PM

Actually Steve, I did (and still do) plan on getting a Show Prospect Yorkie. :D This Shih Tzu is mainly for my sister, although I'm buying it for her(I know, I'm crazy!). :p She wants it as mainly a pet, but is also very interested in the showing. I've been working with Dixie, and she wants to at least try it out, so she can see if she likes it. She'll probably begin with the 4-H dog shows. She wants to join 4-H really bad, and they have dog shows. I was going to do it with our Princess, but never got to, because we moved, and I didn't join 4-H at my new school. Although, I'm seriously considering joining FFA next year. :D But, I won't be getting my next Yorkie until I title, and possibly breed Dixie. ;) Which will be a long while.

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-06-2006, 02:37 PM

No, they don't shed. Sure, everything that is living with hair will lose some, but they don't shed like a short coated breed. They shed the same as a yorkie...next to nothing!

Thanks ShowPug! :)

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-06-2006, 02:38 PM

Baby Pictures of Roxy:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/MahZoey.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/zoezoe.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/Zoey-Poo.jpg

**More :D**

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-06-2006, 02:41 PM

Current Roxy Pictures:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/Zoey-New-4.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/Zoey-New-3.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/Zoey-New-1.jpg

With out a Bow:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/zoeymustgether.jpg

Isn't she a CUTIE? lol! She was named Zoey, but we're thinking she looks like a Roxy. What do you guys think? PM me with suggestions.

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-06-2006, 02:42 PM

PuppyLuv, Sisco is so cuteeee! :D

showpug

11-06-2006, 03:04 PM

She is so darling. Beautiful!

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-06-2006, 03:09 PM

Thanks ShowPug! I agree! :D When my dad saw her picture (the one that is labeled "Zoey") he completely melted he said yes almost right away! They're holding her for us until the weekend before Thanksgiving. :D I can't wait to get her! We're supposed to go meet her sometime this week. :)

zoeysmomma

11-08-2006, 11:37 PM

Your babies are absolutely beautiful!

puppyluv2004

11-09-2006, 09:04 AM

PuppyLuv, Sisco is so cuteeee! :D

Aww, Thank you! :D

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-10-2006, 08:47 PM

You're welcome puppyluv!!! :)

Thanks Zoey'sMomma!!

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-10-2006, 08:48 PM

We're going to see her tomorrow!!!! :) Hopefully I'll take some more pictures while i'm there, but i don't want to impose, so we'll see. :D AHHH! Can't wait! :p

krisykris

11-11-2006, 07:18 PM

OMG she is SO cute!

Momof2Pups

11-11-2006, 08:30 PM

Aww, she's adorable!! :)

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-13-2006, 02:10 PM

Thank you guys! I have some new pictures as well. We went and met her on Saturday and we put a deposit on her! She's SOOOO sweet, and we can't wait to have her home! :D We're hoping to get her next week!!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/HPIM1919.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/HPIM1914.jpg

makka619

11-13-2006, 02:52 PM

She is adorable! She looks like she has pink streaks in the above pics. Did her seller dye her hair? lol she looks so cute in that first one just above.

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-15-2006, 12:52 AM

Thank you! No, those are tear stains. They just show up more one lighter dogs. The owners don't use tear drops on her, but we're going to when we get her. :D We found some good stuff called ANGEL EYES and you put it in their food!!!

makka619

11-15-2006, 01:29 AM

Ah never heard of tear stains. Still love that photo. So cute. Can't wait till you get her and we get more pics!

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-15-2006, 01:31 AM

Thank you Makka!! :) Tear stains are basically just stains from when the dogs eyes water. It's alot more predominant in the longhaired breeds because the long hair bothers the eyes. Short haird dogs just get eye boogers. :D I can't wait either!! It'll be a week from today when we go pick her up!!! YAAAAAY!

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-18-2006, 12:44 AM

We're picking Zoey up tomorrow (saturday) at 11:00am!! I'm so excited! :D

Miakoda

11-18-2006, 12:21 PM

There is not one breed that does no shed. The "buy a hypoallergenic dog that doesn't shed" line is pure b.s.

However, some dogs shed more than others & some shed so little that one doesn't notice it much hence the "my dogs don't shed." My first dog was a Cairn Terrier & had to be handstripped to pull the dead hair out, but that didn't mean she didn't shed.

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-19-2006, 01:07 AM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/HPIM2151.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/HPIM2149.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/HPIM2160.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/HPIM2162.jpg

MORE COMING

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-19-2006, 01:08 AM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/HPIM2164.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/HPIM2168.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/HPIM2171.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/HPIM2175.jpg

ONE MORE

~Dixie's_Mom~

11-19-2006, 01:08 AM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/LaurenC4/HPIM2178.jpg
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~Dixie's_Mom~

11-19-2006, 01:10 AM

We got little Zoey home today!!! :) She's so sweet, and we already love her to DEATH!!!!! :D She's awesome. Introducing her to the other girls proved quite difficult, and they growled at 1st, but as you can see from the pictures, the seem to have settled down, and are getting along better now. :p Here's a video of them:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg8ppxuVSI0