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12/30/2023

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08/14/2023

My purchase of a well bred purebred dog does not condemn another dog to death.
My purchase of a well bred purebred dog does not result in an uptick in the shelter dogs.

My desire to have a dog with predictable temperament from a healthy line does not result in another dog not getting adopted at the shelter.

My careful research on the most responsible breeders who meet all requirements is not the problem. It's not what you should be mad at.

It's not who you should blame.

I am not the one who irresponsibly brought these dogs into this world and left them in a shelter. Responsible breeders aren't the ones bringing these dogs to animal shelters either.
It's my home, my life and my choice what kind of dog I want to bring in. Maybe I need a working dog, sport dog, show dog or just a companion dog of a certain breed that suits me best.

Whatever reason I choose to support a reputable breeder, it will not send an animal protection dog to death.

A breeder who does health tests, temperament tests and titling of their dogs does not contribute to the number of stray dogs.

The number of stray dogs in the world is a problem, but it's not a problem made worse by reputable breeders or those who buy from them.

Your friend who spontaneously bought a puppy from Petland is contributing to the problem.

The person scrambling to pump out the hottest designer mix ASAP is contributing to the problem.

Your relatives who have to get their dog covered once, "so she can experience what it's like to be a mother" or because "she's such a good/cute/sweet girl" are contributing to the problem.

Your old school mate who bought a working dog with lots of energy without taking the time to research its needs and character who ultimately sees it doesn't fit his lifestyle is the problem.

A reputable breeder offers lifetime support. A serious breeder would never allow their dogs to end up in a shelter from the start.

It's understandable to be angry about the number of homeless dogs in the world, but if you look closer, you'll find that your anger is misplaced.

Written by Lindsay Hutslar, Veterinary Technician, Ohio, USA.

08/09/2023

What a beautiful photo 😍
A dog wearing a rainbow collar ☁️🐶🌈

07/30/2023

05/16/2023

JUST LIKE PEOPLE...

05/09/2023

Shihtzu!

05/06/2023

This is me, for real...

03/18/2023

SOLD! Look at this little shihtzu boy! Hes definitely food motivated... he would love to sit on tbe couch and share snacks with you! Please text if interested. Full AKC or just pet. Hes ready for your lap...

02/28/2023

This girl is from my Skyler. Shes lovely...

02/02/2023

Happy Sunday! I needed this today so hopefully someone else does too. ❤️❤️❤️

01/26/2023

12/26/2022

A few important things to keep in mind as we enter the holiday season 🎊 🐶

12/26/2022

Speaking for all dog people here 😌

11/30/2022

~Determining Shih Tzu Colors ~

There are 4 different types of noses in a shih tzu to determine pigment color.

1. Black nose (the most common shih tzu, you see these everywhere)- if the shih tzu has a black nose black eye rims, lips, pads, then you only go by the color of the coat to determine what color the dogs is.
** The Exotic and Rares**( the next 2, the color of the dog is determined by what color the nose is)

2. Liver- ( an Exotic Color ) If the shih tzu has a liver (brown/chocolate) nose, eye rims, lips, pads, it is a Liver Shih Tzu, it doesn't matter what color the coat is on these dogs its still a liver. anything except black. It cannot have a strand of black anywhere to be a liver.

3. Blue- ( A Rare Color),
most people have never seen these,
( only a few breeders produce these ) Sometimes blue can be tricky and hard to determine, Some noses are obvious and are light purpleish blue or light grey, but some are a real dark gunmetal grey and you may think its black. Most blue shih tzu's have grey eye rims, grey lips and foot pads. Some I have seen have a blue tint to their skin in some spots. A blue shih tzu can have any color coat. Just because the coat on a dog looks blue does NOT make it a blue shih tzu. Go by the Nose. You can tell the colors better in bright light outdoors. Compare a blue nose to a black nose to see the difference.
Both the Color Liver and Blue are dilute genes. You MUST have a Blue or Liver Shih Tzu or a carrier(parents, grandparents) to produce those colors.

4. ISABELLA(Extremely RARE COLOR)
(Lilac, Lavendar/Blue)
In order for a dog to be dilute it must have the genotype dd. A dog which is Dd or DD will
have normal pigment(Black). The same dilution gene that causes a black dog to become blue also causes a liver dog to become isabella (aka lilac), which is a pale greyish/blueish brown. Dilution(blue) and liver are both recessive and relatively rare, so Isabella is a rarely seen colour. An Isabella dog will have the genotype bbdd (homozygous for liver, homozygous for dilution, blue). It is genetically impossible for a blue dog to have any black in its coat, or for an isabella to have liver.
Isabella: A dusty rose color coat with blue masking on face and a blue dorsal stripe. It has darker blue points. Some Isabella's are born completely blue at birth with the only noticeable difference from their blue littermates is a fawn shading appearing on the top of the head. By 10 weeks or so, the change is dramatic from blue to Isabella. They are a part of the blue gene group.
Lilac: Presently the rarest of all colors. It is a chocolate-blue dilute color giving the appearance of purple. Always found in dilute only. They are a part of the blue gene group.

* DOBIE MARKED(Extremely Rare and Highly Prized Markings)-The TAN “Dobie” markings ON A BLACK PIGMENT, BLACK HAIRED PUPPY will appear in a very specific pattern in very specific locations on the body – a spot over each eye, on the jowls, on the lower legs, and under the tail. The marking under the tail is easily discerned at birth, whereas the other markings may not become noticeable until the puppy is about 2 weeks old. AKC will register the color and markings of a Shih Tzu with the “Dobie” markings as “Black with Tan Markings” Some “Dobie” marked Shih Tzu have been registered by breeders as “Black & Tan” rather than the“Black with Tan ”
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10/31/2022

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