Shih-Tzus: A Royal Breed
This would be my first picspam, so I'd say it qualifies as something new. ^_^
Shih-tzus have been the only breed my family has ever own, and I've grown up with them my whole life. They are loyal, playful, spunky, and truly one of the best friends I have ever had. Shih-tzus have been a fixture in my family for over twenty years, and I can't see us as a family without our beloved boys.
Gonna be sappy for a second: Dedicated to Putzy, our first shih-tzu who died in 2001. <3 And to our current baby, Toby, who you'll see at the end of the spam.
In the Buddhist religion, lions are important symbols of power. So the royal Chinese, practicers of Buddhism, valued little dogs that looked like the sacred lion. Shih Tzus, with their mane and proud carriage, were prized for this resemblance. In fact, the word Shih Tzu means "lion." Shih Tzus also have the nickname Chrysanthemum Face. The hair on their faces grows out in a circular direction, making the faces look like flowers.
And of course, my baby, who just turned 5 this November. Toby.
The silky Shih Tzu is sweet and playful. He's also got plenty of spunk. He's not afraid to stand up for himself, though he usually gets along nicely with strangers and other animals. The Shih Tzu seems especially to dislike hot weather.
Shih-tzus have been the only breed my family has ever own, and I've grown up with them my whole life. They are loyal, playful, spunky, and truly one of the best friends I have ever had. Shih-tzus have been a fixture in my family for over twenty years, and I can't see us as a family without our beloved boys.
Gonna be sappy for a second: Dedicated to Putzy, our first shih-tzu who died in 2001. <3 And to our current baby, Toby, who you'll see at the end of the spam.
In the Buddhist religion, lions are important symbols of power. So the royal Chinese, practicers of Buddhism, valued little dogs that looked like the sacred lion. Shih Tzus, with their mane and proud carriage, were prized for this resemblance. In fact, the word Shih Tzu means "lion." Shih Tzus also have the nickname Chrysanthemum Face. The hair on their faces grows out in a circular direction, making the faces look like flowers.
And of course, my baby, who just turned 5 this November. Toby.
The silky Shih Tzu is sweet and playful. He's also got plenty of spunk. He's not afraid to stand up for himself, though he usually gets along nicely with strangers and other animals. The Shih Tzu seems especially to dislike hot weather.