Shih Tzu: Your Happy Healthy Pet (Hardcover)

by Jo Ann White (Author) "For hundreds of years, Shih Tzu have been bred to be human companions, and their friendly, outgoing personality reflects this fact..." (more)
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Product Description
Your Happy Healthy Pet

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs--now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!

Once the favorite pet of the Chinese imperial court, the Shih Tzu today is a perennially popular companion dog--playful, affectionate, and irresistibly cuddly. This updated guide gives you all the information you need to understand, select, train, and care for a Shih Tzu, including:
* An in-depth look at the Shih Tzu temperament
* The fascinating history of the breed
* Tips for selecting a Shih Tzu puppy or adult dog
* Pointers on feeding, grooming, and health
* Savvy advice on housebreaking and basic training
* Bonus chapters available on companion Web site

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Your Happy Healthy Pet

The authoritative information and advice you need, illustrated throughout with full-color photographs—now revised and redesigned to be even more reader-friendly!

Once the favorite pet of the Chinese imperial court, the Shih Tzu today is a perennially popular companion dog—playful, affectionate, and irresistibly cuddly. This updated guide gives you all the information you need to understand, select, train, and care for a Shih Tzu, including:

• An in-depth look at the Shih Tzu temperament
• The fascinating history of the breed
• Tips for selecting a Shih Tzu puppy or adult dog
• Pointers on feeding, grooming, and health
• Savvy advice on housebreaking and basic training
• Bonus chapters available on companion Web site

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 2 edition (April 29, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764583840
• ISBN-13: 978-0764583841
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #177,594 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for Shih Tzu Puppy!, January 19, 2008

By	Judith Bateman "Busy Buyer" (Beaverton, OR USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book for Shih Tzu owners. Very detailed in every area from the history of these dogs, through training, health and grooming. Jo Ann White provides all the information you need to enjoy your Shih Tzu puppy and she provides a detailed training schedule to follow. A nice compact book loaded with lots of information and excellent references to clubs and web sites. A great handbook for every day in the life of your Shih Tzu!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book on this Breed, March 27, 2009

By	Diane E. Phillips "MassMaiden" (Boston, Ma USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is easy to read, it clearly explains what to expect when owning a Shih Tzu, how to care for and train them. Wonderful pictures too!

5.0 out of 5 stars Shih Tzu dog, all I needed to learn, May 18, 2009

By	A. Mounce "Grandma A." (Kentucky) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was excellent for me when I got my first Shih Tzu and needed to learn all about them. A wise purchase.