There are many Shih Tzu grooming styles to choose from. However, some pet owners will choose to reflect their dog's personality in the style.
Some Shih Tzu owners often get very excited by a new grooming style, but a week later, no longer find the energy to maintain it. Because of this most people just trim their dog's hair short.
For those owners who do not want a short coat, daily grooming is requried. For long haired Shih Tzus, daily care is often required. Daily brushing with a bristle brush or steel comb is best. For tangles of hair, often times a plastic comb tends to give best results.
Most shih tzu owners only need a cheap set of dog clippers to keep their hair short. But if you want a more traditional Shih Tzu style, its best to leave the hair on the head a little bit longer then the body.
The Top Knot style is for owners wishing to keep the hair of their Shih Tzu full length, they will pull back the hair around the eyes and pin it on the top of the head.
This ensures that the Shih Tzu will be able to still see. Owners will often times pin the hair around the mouth as well. You can put a pin in or some choose to braid the hair and then put a pin in. As you can see, there are many different varieties for the top knot.
Shih Tzu grooming style is more of an owner's preference. However, if the Shih Tzu is older or is sick, it is recommended that the hair is kept short and trimmed.
Most important to remember is if the owner allows the hair to stay long, they must pin the hair back from the mouth and eyes so the Shih Tzu can maintain vision and easily access their food.
Some Shih Tzu owners often get very excited by a new grooming style, but a week later, no longer find the energy to maintain it. Because of this most people just trim their dog's hair short.
For those owners who do not want a short coat, daily grooming is requried. For long haired Shih Tzus, daily care is often required. Daily brushing with a bristle brush or steel comb is best. For tangles of hair, often times a plastic comb tends to give best results.
Most shih tzu owners only need a cheap set of dog clippers to keep their hair short. But if you want a more traditional Shih Tzu style, its best to leave the hair on the head a little bit longer then the body.
The Top Knot style is for owners wishing to keep the hair of their Shih Tzu full length, they will pull back the hair around the eyes and pin it on the top of the head.
This ensures that the Shih Tzu will be able to still see. Owners will often times pin the hair around the mouth as well. You can put a pin in or some choose to braid the hair and then put a pin in. As you can see, there are many different varieties for the top knot.
Shih Tzu grooming style is more of an owner's preference. However, if the Shih Tzu is older or is sick, it is recommended that the hair is kept short and trimmed.
Most important to remember is if the owner allows the hair to stay long, they must pin the hair back from the mouth and eyes so the Shih Tzu can maintain vision and easily access their food.
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