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American Shih Tzu Club Articles

Niki: The First Mach Shih Tzu In History
By: Michael Shea-Zackin

2003 ASTC Agility Trials a Soggy Success!
By: Alberta Gray

The Novice Perspective
By: Polly Mumma

Shih Tzu: No Question of Size
By: Victor Joris

Casual Shih Tzu Top Knots
By: JoAnn White

Show Shih Tzu Top Knots
By: Jennifer Lynn Winship

Grooming the Companion Dog - Part 1
By: JoAnn White

Grooming the Companion Dog - Part 2
By: JoAnn White

Should My Pet Shih Tzu Have a Haircut?
By: Susan Kilgore

Juvenile Renal Dysplasia In Shih Tzu - 2007 Update
By: American Shih Tzu Club

Clues to Liver Disease
By: Cynthia Smith, D.V.M.

Ocular Disorders Proven Or Suspected To Be Hereditary In The Shih Tzu
By: Denise M. Lindley, DVM

Dry Eye
By: Cynthia Smith, DVM

Distichiasis In Shih Tzu
By: Tracey King, DVM

Your Pet's Dental Health
By: Heidi B. Lobprise, DVM

How to Treat Bites and Stings
By: Cynthia Smith, DVM

Canine Portal Caval Shunt
By: Vicki Cooper

Allergies to Dogs…..Is the Shih Tzu the Breed for You?
By: Laurie Semple

Know the Facts Before Breeding Your Dog
By: Unknown

Health Related Web Sites
By: American Shih Tzu Club

Be Prepared When The Unexpected Happens: A Tiny Microchip Provides the Advantage
By: Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia

Understanding Umbilical Hernias
By: Julia M. Crawford

Your Shih Tzu and Your Veterinarian
By: JoAnn White

Low Cost Spay-Neutering
By: ASTC

Holiday Hazards
By: ASTC

Reverse Sneezing
By: Jenny Drastura

Early Treatment for Corneal Ulcers Helps to Save Vision
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Senior Dogs: Aging Gracefully
By: Dr. Benjamin Hart (DVM, PhD, ACVB)

"Bitsy" - The Small Dog with a Big Title
By: Cindy Rhodes

Obedience - The Novice Class
By: Beth Barron

Obedience - Intermediate Training Tips
By: Cindy Rhodes

Obedience - Intermediate Training Tips Continued
By: Cindy Rhodes

One Shih Tzu's Journey from Novice A to UD
By: Beth Scorzelli

PERFORMANCE HALL OF FAME
By: ASTC

Color, Sex, Age, and Size: Do They Matter in Choosing a Shih Tzu?
By: ASTC

When You Bring Your New Shih Tzu Home
By: JoAnn White

Coprophagia In The Shih Tzu (Stool-Eating)
By: Laurie Semple

Avoiding “Flying Shih Tzu” Injuries
By: Susan Kilgore

Lead Training
By: Kay Bouffard

Housetraining - New Methods and Products
By: Susan Kilgore


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