Sometimes when you look at a Shih Tzu cut you wonder if that hair cut represents the personality and preferences of the owner or the dog. If you spend enough time with your Shih Tzu you will start to see their own little personality coming through and since they are the ones that have to wear the hair cut then maybe the hair cut should represent them a little as well as it represents you.
You do have some standard rules that need to be followed when it comes to grooming your Shih Tzu and these have to be followed because they affect your dog’s health. Always keep the hair around the eyes trimmed as long hair in the eyes drives a Shih Tzu crazy and can cause an unhealthy infection. Keep the hair short in the summer and long in the winter to help avoid any unnecessary exposure to the elements. The long hair may look great in July but it is unhealthy for your dog.
You can get some great ideas for Shih Tzu cuts from pictures on the Internet. The internet is a great resource for just about anything you need and there are sites out there run by every day Shih Tzu owners that show some of their hair cut ideas. And then there are the websites hosted and updated by professional groomers. You will find a lot of great ideas on the Internet for your Shih Tzu cut.
Try and picture a cut on your Shih Tzu before you actually start cutting. Remember that even though their hair grows fast they still have to live with a bad cut for a few months so be gentle with them. Unfortunately there really isn’t any software you can load on your computer that can help you preview a cut but there are a lot of pictures of Shih Tzu cuts out there and you can get a really good idea of what your dog will look like.
Your Shih Tzu dig’s coat is a lot like the top of your head in that your dog’s coat is made of hair and not fur. So you may want to consider blow-drying Shih Tzu cuts to prevent the hair from matting and getting clumped. Any kind of matting of the hair not only ruins the effect of the Shih Tzu cut but can also be unhealthy for the dog. Start at the back of the dog with low heat and move towards the front. Always brush your dog while you dry it.
Everyone loves to save a couple of bucks by doing it himself or herself, but when it comes to your dog’s cut you may want to consider a professional. A professional will not only get you the cut you want with no harm to your dog but they will also have some great ideas for you to consider, as you will still be able to decide on exactly what hair cut is perfect for your Shih Tzu dog.
You will find useful Shih Tzu grooming information in this article and in many dog breed specific books. This article contains some very useful Shih Tzu haircut tips.
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