Shih Tzu

　　Shih Tzu​ is a tiny breed of dog with its small size and long hairs. Its name is derived from
the old traditional Chinese language. The name Shih Tzu is pronounced as Sheet-sue is the American language. But the actual pronunciation of the Shih Tzu according to the old traditional language is sure-ds. In Chinese language ds is translated in the meaning of lion. So its actual meaning is Lion Dog. But in America wrong pronunciation of sheet-sue is common. 　　Shih Tzu History:
It belongs to the ancient breeds of the dogs. This breed also has very close relations with the ancient wolves. It shows some genetic similarity also with the wolves. Shih Tzu breed was closed in the Chinese Revolution and therefore it was a drawback for the breed of Shih Tzu. Some dogs were survived throughout this revolution and now you can found many of the dogs of this breed related to these dogs which were survived.
This type of the breed was also imported in the England in 1930 and afterwards its breeds was also started in the England in a club which was named as Shih Tzu Club that’s why these dogs were called Shih Tzu. American Kennel club also registered this breed in the end of 1960’s decade and it was registered in the toy group.
Shih Tzu Appearance:
It is a small breed with the long silky hair. It is not very small but has an average
size but you can include it into middle or tall size. Head is slightly round and little bit wide. Nose is also broad and has wide nostrils. It allows it to breathe with great ease while running and playing. The large round eyes are also looks good on the round face which has wide difference between the eyes. Eyes color is different in different dogs. Most common eye colors are black and blue. 　　It has long hair silky coat on its body which can have several colors. Its hair color can have also different shades. Its ears also hang down just like the hairs on its body. It has good legs which are muscular and make it easy to run fast. Body structure is very good and well boned. Its teeth are also good and enough for biting. Its height can be up to 12 inches and weight can vary between 5 to 7 kg.
Shih Tzu Temperament:
This breed have the alert character and is very talented. It is a good little watch dog which always take care about suspicious persons. It is also very gentle and intelligent and you can make it very good and talented by little training. It can be a good social pet also if you trained it into a professional way you can also get the help of any good breeder which can breed it. But training also depends upon your dog breed, if it belongs to a good breed. Sometimes your pet is not able to attain this training so you should also take care about it.
They are good friends of humans and have very gentle behavior with them. This type of small breed generally have small dog syndrome which allows them to think that they are the leader of the humans. It can also cause some behavior issues with your pet. So you should not allow them to think about this.
Shih Tzu is a nice breed which can be a good watch breed as well. It is also a playful pet as like the other tiny dogs which belongs to the toy group. So you can also enjoy your dog by playing different games. It also can be a walk dog which can be taken easily while going for a morning walk or going for exercise. It can also be kept easily in apartments and in the small houses.
Shih Tzu Health:
This breed don’t have any specific genetic problems but simple health issues which are found common in the dogs can also be found in the Shih Tzu. It can have some respiratory problems. Skin allergy and eyes infection are the common diseases in the long hair dogs.
Shih Tzu Care:
It also needs a little bit more attention and care then the normal dogs as it has long
hair which needs to brushed daily and you should also have to give a bath after the regular intervals of times. This needs exercise to keep itself fit and active. You should also have to take care about its health and feed. Because If you don’t take precautions about these thing it can spoil your pet and cause many other health issues. 　　Shih Tzu Feed:
It doesn’t need any special type of feed. Just normal feed with the good nutrition quality is required for your dog. You should also take care about the plates in which you give food to your dog it should be clean regularly.
Shih Tzu Expenditures:
It can cost you 600$ to 900$. If you are looking for a puppy it can cost you 500$ to 700$ it is the normal price of the puppy. But if you are looking for this breed with special characteristics then it can cost you 1220$ to 1500$. Yearly expenditures can be near about 1000$.
Overall Shih Tzu is a good pet with the gentle behavior and good watching sense. You can also keep it into the apartments and small houses.

Siberian Husky

　　Siberian Husky​ is a medium sized dog which belongs to the Spitz family as we match the genetic family of this dog. It has dense coat and known for due to
this quality and some other qualities just like the sickle tail and triangular Ears. Basically this breed is active and energetic and has enough strength to come over the difficult situations. It is also known for its distinctive markings. 　　Siberian Husky History:
This and some other breeds for example Samoyed are linked with the Sled Dog Breed. The DNA Analysis told that it is one of the oldest breeds which are alive from several past decades. It is also linked with the Siberian Cold Areas. The people of those areas are called as Eskimo and that’s why these dogs were called Eskimo Dog. The dense coat of the dog saves it from the severe weather of these areas.
It was also used in the several races in the snowfall areas. The popularity of this breed was increased in the start of the 20th century when people started to own the pets from the farther areas. This was also found in the Antarctica areas which are also famous due to its cold weather.
Siberian Husky Appearance:
It is a strong and the working dog which is used in the cold areas e.g. snow fall areas. It has
medium size head which make its look better as well as its body structure support its head as well. Its nose is round and often has color of the coat. Eyes have oval shaped which looks good at its round head. Many of the varieties have two eye colors like half brown and half white which gives good look of eyes. There is a large variety of colors in the Siberian Husky even you can find the every general existing color if dogs. 　　Many of the color patterns are available in the different varieties of this dog. You can get your own choice color. Teeth are very sharp to bite. So you should take care about it. Over all body structure is good. It’s coat save it from the severe weather. Hairs are normal on the coat which can also be found on the tail. It’s tail has normal length.
Siberian Husky Characteristics:
This breed is good, loving and caring pet. This pet is one of the playful pet in the dog breed. You can train you dog in any way with the little bit effort. This can also give you its desired type either it is social dog or the playful dog. It is also good for the homes and for the small areas. It can be a good social dog as it has good behavior with the children as well as the strangers. You should treat it with good use of mind as they obey only if they found the owner strong minded than their self.
Its training takes some time and consistency but it will give you your desired result. This breed is also needs exercise with a companion. It can be a good companion of you if you go for a walk daily. It has friendly behavior with the children and a playful dog for them. They are also good with the other pets. This dog can be very careful about the owner and always take care of him.
Siberian Husky Care:
　　This breed needs your time and also needs a companion for him. It requires daily exercise with the companion. You should also take care about its food as well as about its health. You should give him a bath after the regular interval of time to prevent from the several common diseases of dogs which are found in general.
Siberian Husky Feed:
This dog doesn’t need any special type of food. You just have to provide the general food of dogs with the good nutrition level. This will keep you dog healthy and active and allow him to perform the all tasks you want to assign him.
Siberian Husky Expenditures:
Siberian Husky can cost you near about 900$ and the Full Young and intelligent one can cost you up to 1700$. It all depends upon the characteristics and the type or variety of the dog. You can get a normal pet in the above range. You must make sure before buying that pet is safe from all the diseases as well as from any genetic issue. For this you can visit a good pet shop or can take along with you a good pet doctor.
Siberian Husky is a good family dog which can be kept in the small house, farms as well as small flats. You just have to take care about its requirements. This dog is one of the friendly dogs. It is nice to have an experience of the ownership of the Siberian Husky. You must think about it if you are looking for a dog for the home or for the farm.

Dogs with behavioral challenges

When the term ‘less adoptable’ dogs is mentioned different images come to mind. Some might think of dogs with physical disabilities or old dogs. Others might think of dogs with behavioral challenges, dogs that don’t get along with other dogs or certain members of the human race. When I think of less adoptable dogs I have to admit that almost any dog over 6 months of age comes to mind. Everyone loves puppies.
There are those of us who would rather not adopt a puppy, we have had this experience and as fun as it might have been, are happy to forgo it, thank you very much. But as a friend involved in a recent adoption event commented, “it was like a fire sale on puppies,” people almost can’t help themselves from snatching them up. This is not always a good thing. Puppies get older.
The difference between an adoptable dog and a less adoptable dog is often just one thing-skills. Give a dog a few skills and they go from being ‘one-eyed, old and not quite what I was looking for’, to, ‘OMG isn’t he clever!’. Teach a deaf dog to sit and look expectantly up at a person and they move up a peg on the adoptability scale. Teach them to ‘down’ or ‘shake hands’ and potential adopters can think they are looking at the equivalent of a doggie prodigy. These skills can help get a dog adopted, other skills can help them stay adopted.
I am aware of the limitations of time, energy and money rescue groups and shelters face and so training dogs themselves may be a limited option, but it still surprises me that more that could, don’t require that new adopters take a training class with their dogs. Some shelters include the cost of these classes in the adoption fee. A trainer friend offers a 75% discount for a private, in-home lesson, to anyone who adopts a dog from our local shelter. In five years she has had 2 takers. Whether this is due to a lack of marketing the offer to new pet owners by the shelter or simply a disinterest on the part of the owners, I don’t know. But if the shelter made training mandatory (oh the dreaded word) perhaps more would have taken her up on the offer.
I frequently hear groups cheering about how many dogs they’ve adopted out but none shouting out the numbers of those animals that are still in the original home 2-3 years later. Judging by the number of times some dogs go through the system I’d guess that a note-worthy number of dogs are not. Dogs who are unsuccessful in their adoptive homes continue to drain the resources of the rescue system. Then there are the dogs who end up being passed on to another home, despite any clause in a contract requiring the dog be returned to the shelter where the adoption originated, the dogs who end up dead because of behavioral issues, the dogs who are never seen again after fleeing not long after adoption and the dogs relegated to a life on chain because of unresolved behavior issues.
Here’s my dream-large rescue groups, shelters and humane organizations change the culture of dog adoptions and make it fun and sexy to be required to attend a training class as a condition of adoption. Dog trainers are some of the most caring and giving professionals on the planet. I can’t think of one who I have met who wouldn’t support making it financially available to new pet owners to attend their classes in obedience, agility, nosework, rally, manners, tricks, CGC, you name it. Getting ‘less adoptable’ dogs into homes is just the first step. Keeping them there is the next.