This book provides the much-needed factual information about the Shih Tzu and its ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behaviour of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival and preventing puppy problems.

In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full colour, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Shih Tzu. Whether it's housebreaking problems, allergies or fleas, this book is the way to prevention, providing the reader with the necessary guidance an owner needs from puppyhood through the senior years. Recommended by top breeders and trainers, this book is the responsible first choice of every new owner of a Shih Tzu.

Topics discussed include:

• History of the Shih Tzu
• Characteristics of the Shih Tzu
• The Shih Tzu Breed Standard
• Your Puppy Shih Tzu
• Everyday Care of Your Shih Tzu
• Training Your Shih Tzu
• Health Care of Your Shih Tzu
• When Your Shih Tzu Gets Old
• Showing Your Shih Tzu