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he Shih Tzu is a head turner started with Asian fusion haircuts
and is becoming very popular at our new state of the art set up in
Tacross the country now. bandra west. This would be the best
'Awww' - Isn't that how everyone option for pet parents who prefer
react when they see a Shih Tzu? short hair over the breed style long
One of the most ancient breeds, it and glam look, which is not very easy
is believed to be bred by the Tibetan to manage. Having said that, all Shih
Lamas to resemble a miniature lion. Tzus, regardless of the size of their
This adorable and irresistible looking coat, will need daily grooming and
THE GROOMING breed is affectionate, mischievous, here are some tips and a list of tools
lively, friendly, sporty, and trusting and products to help you with that.
MAINTENANCE
towards most people. They are solely
OF YOUR SHIH bred to be companions and house BRUSH AND COMB
pets. Usually they have a docile Brushing is the most important part
TZU WILL DEPEND
temperament, which makes them to maintain long and luxurious coat
ON THE TYPE OF wonderful family pets and a good fi t of a Shih Tzu. You will need a slicker

HAIRCUT HE HAS. IT for homes with children. But don’t brush and a metal comb. A slicker
be fooled by what appears to be brush is mainly helpful to work out
IS ONE SUCH BREED effortless cuteness. The Shih Tzu is mats and tangles. It also collects

THAT NEEDS MORE a very high maintenance breed when loose and clears out the dirt. A metal
it comes to grooming. They need comb is equally important to check
GROOMING THAN regular grooming, which means you for tiny mats after brushing and to
MOST OTHERS. SHIH need to be prepared to put in a lot comb the face area especially around
of time and effort. Apart from daily the eyes. You need to do a thorough
TZU IS NOT A HEAVY grooming at home, you will also need brushing at least once a day. A Shih
SHEDDER BUT HAS professional help from time to time. Tzu’s coat can be very prone to
matting and tangles, if not brushed
FAST GROWING Here at Petagascar Pet Spa, we daily. One trick that Shih Tzu owners

HAIR THAT EASILY specialize in styling Shih Tzus. In should take advantage of is Corn
fact, some days are just Shih Tzu starch. It helps to clean hair and can
GETS MATTED IF
days at the salon. We have also make it dry faster.
NOT KEPT SHORT

OR PROPERLY
GROOMED

IN REGULAR
INTERVALS.

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