Black Shih Tzu: The black lion Dog

Black Lion Dog

As the saying goes, "Dog is man's best friend" holds when considering a worthy partner. The place of dogs since the dawn of time is unshaken in society. They are simply loyal to a fault that a person needs a conscious effort to hate them.

In recent years, small dogs have been more preferred for many reasons. Such reasons are ease of transportation, little size restrictions, damage ability is minimal, and they are more homely.

Hence it is only normal that the Asian breed black Shih Tzu would be widely accepted.

The "lion dog" is the Chinese etymological meaning of its name. This owing to its small size and tendency to resemble a toy lion. This dog has strong historical Chinese roots and can be traced back to the early 600's a.d.

They are normally classified into the toy group in most developed countries, with a height of eight to 11 inches and a weight of nine to 16 pounds (four to seven kilograms).

Appearance

The black Shih Tzu is rarely full black, rather it is a shade of grey. The coat can change color as the dog gets older. This change in color is a gradual stage that usually occurs around 12 months in age.

To maintain a black Shih Tzu long flowing coat, the owner should be ready for investing time in grooming. Regardless, black Shih Tzu silk hairs don't grow too long usually 4-6 cm.

Health

There are several different causes of health issues in Shih Tzus. Some are more apparent than others. Primary include:

• Old Age
• Obesity
• Infection
• Injury
• Lack of exercise

Owners should be aware of the common health complications with this breed are:

• Eye issues more common in older dogs
• Intervertebral disk disease usually due to the poor immune system
• Breathing difficulties

Lifespan

Black Shih Tzu is expected to have a life of an average of 13 human years. For a dog, this is quite long as most dog breeds live only about a decade. This is remarkable since they usually mature fast within 10-12 months.

Temperaments

Although temperaments vary from dog to dog, the breed is identified to be a very loyal, compassionate and friendly dog. It is known to resist training. They can be very territorial, especially when another dog comes into their home.

Shih Tzu is known to have a strong sense of what they want. It is observed that they give an attitude when not confronted in an undesired situation. Below is a list of things humans do often which black Shih Tzu are uncomfortable with:

• Not giving them enough space or independence
• Compelling them to feed when they are not hungry
• Making them take a bath
• Making them sleep when they want to.
• Persistently trying to play with them
• Taking them outside
• Being loud and noisy
• Taking them to new heights
• Petting

We can agree on one thing, that this dog from creation was meant to be a companion. Their primary function clearly shows to be delightful company. These charming little dogs have the superpower to keep an individual happy and bring livelihood into a home.