Author Login | Popular Articles | RSS Feeds | Sitemap

Home | Home-and-family | Pets


Shih Tzu Show Dog Judging For Coat Texture And Proper Handling

By: Connie Limon

Proper coat texture of your show dog Shih Tzu will be checked during the show dog judge's examination. Proper coat texture of a show dog Shih Tzu should be lustrous. A lustrous Shih Tzu show dog coat is achieved by good nutrition, and high quality grooming aids. Good coats are also passed down through lines of selectively breeding Shih Tzu with good coats. With the improvement in dog nutrition and grooming aids today, however, there is really no excuse for a show dog Shih Tzu not to have a proper coat texture. If you start with inherited proper coat texture and provide your Shih Tzu with high quality nutrition, the coat can further be enhanced by high quality grooming aids to present the ultimate in beauty by the time your Shih Tzu enters the show ring. One word of warning, however, be sure not to enter the ring with evidence of powder or chalk, or too much spray, you will likely put yourself out of the ring.

When the show dog judge is finished going over the Shih Tzu completely he might step away from the Shih Tzu and give it a final over-all side view look. This side view look helps a Shih Tzu show dog judge keep a complete picture in his mind that he will compare with the next Shih Tzu that is put up on the table.

If you are handling your Shih Tzu yourself this last look is highly important. You should remember to keep your Shih Tzu on its toes. The last thing you want is for the judge to take that last look and find your Shih Tzu sitting or in some other forbidden activity. Do not be constantly putting each single hair in place or placing your Shih Tzu's feet in the right position. This would be seen as over-handling. If your Shih Tzu is not able to stand on its own, look alive and ready for the next command he is not trained and ready for the show ring. Training is done outside of the ring. Performance is required at the show.

Article Source: http://www.articlesnatch.com

About the Author:
Connie Limon is a Shih Tzu breeder. She publishes a FREE weekly newsletter. A professional newsletter with a focus upon health and wellness for you and your pets. Discounts are offered to subscribers. Sign up at: http://www.stainglassshihtzus.com

| Print | Ezine Ready | |

Recent Pets Articles

  • Keeping pet is no longer an expensive proposition By: Roberto Bell - For many people, a pet is the best friend. It is because of this particular feature that people love to own a pet of their own. Though everyone loves to get a pet but it is not possible for everyone because of several reasons.
  • Top Three Things You Should Know When You Are Adopting a Virtual Pet By: Roberto Bell - While there are many different motivations that will drive people to adopt a virtual pet through a virtual pet adoption website, this article will outline the top three reasons why people choose virtual pets.
  • Kitty Deserves Good Cat Furniture By: Chris Robertson - If you like cats you know what incredibly wonderful creatures they are and how much joy they bring into our lives. I've had cats for over 40 years and cannot imagine life without feline companions. I have three right now, each with a totally different personality and different likes and dislikes.
  • Choosing a Hunting Dog that is Right for You By: Lizzie10 Novotny R.N.10 - Choosing a Hunting Dog that is Right for You Choosing a puppy and picking a hunting partner is a big decision. While a family dog still needs to be carefully selected to fit into your home life, deciding on the right hunting dog requires a bit more forethought.
  • Choose Your Aquatic Plants With Care By: Gnubas - This piece of writing about aquatic plants will take a beginner's sight at this entertaining subject. It will give you the information that you need to know most when it comes to what's best for pets.
  • Pet Cremation Jewelry is a wonderful way to remember your pet By: RajeshT - There are resources plentiful for what to do when you lose a loved one and what exactly the typical grief process is. However, there are very few resources on how to deal with the loss of a pet.
  • Winter Horse Blankets - How to Choose a Turnout Blanket For Your Horse By: Eileen K. Childs - Because horse blankets are used for so many different situations, it shouldn't be surprising for you to find that there are many different types of horse blankets and sheets. Horse blankets typically come in three different weights.
  • Adopt Virtual Pet By: George231 - You no longer need to head down to the pound to adopt a pet because now you can adopt a virtual pet. Virtual pets are great to adopt and take care of. They have similar needs to real pets.
  • 5 Big Reasons to be concerned about Cat Urinary Tract Health By: Einar - Are you frustrated with a cat that seems to be going potty everywhere but the litter box? Does it seem like all of your spare time is spent cleaning stains out of the carpet or furniture, not to mention doing extra loads of laundry?
  • Getting A Pet Cougar By: Judd Snell - Have you ever considered living with an exotic cat? If you have, you aren't forlorn. Many people ardor to take heed of exotic animals like cougars. Cougars are friendlier animals among other exotic feline species. They are affectionate and compliant to their masters.

Search Ebay

Still can't find what you are looking for? Search for it!


Submit Your link to the Open Link Directory Project

Copyright 2005-2008 MJE Sales, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Proud member of the ArticleCkr Search Network Search Network!
ArticleSnatch.com is free for both publishers and authors to use and is supported entirely from advertising revenue.
Use of our service is protected by our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.