Shih Tzu
A sturdy, friendly lapdog of Tibetan and Chinese heritage with a long flowing coat and an easy-going nature.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Klein
- Skouerhoogte
- 20–27 cm
- Gewig
- 4.5–8 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 10–16 jaar
- Oefening
- 30–45 min per dag
- Versorging
- Elke dag
- Haarkleed
- Dubbele haarkleed, lank
- Kleure
- Meeste kleure
- Geteel vir
- Geselskap
- Land van oorsprong
- China
- FCI
- Groep 9, nr. 208 · Geselskaps- en speelgoedhonde
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met ander honde | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Goed met katte | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Energie | 2/5 – Laag |
| Speelsheid | 3/5 – Matig |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 2/5 – Laag |
| Maklik om op te lei | 3/5 – Matig |
| Jagdrif | 2/5 – Laag |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 2/5 – Laag |
| Blaf | 2/5 – Laag |
| Verharing | 2/5 – Laag |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Kwyl | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer hitte | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Hanteer koue | 3/5 – Matig |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- want a friendly, sociable lapdog
- live in a flat
- don't need a sporty dog
Dink twee keer as jy …
- want to avoid grooming costs
- live somewhere hot
- want a running companion
Versorging
Temperament
Friendly, affectionate and outgoing, usually good with children and other pets. It is playful but not demanding.
Oefening
Daily short walks and play sessions are enough; keep activity gentle in heat.
Versorging
A full coat needs daily brushing; most pet owners choose a short clip every four to six weeks. Shedding is low.
Opleiding
Can be stubborn; short, positive sessions work, and house training may take time.
Gesondheid
Breathing problems linked to the short face, eye problems, patellar luxation, kidney disease and dental issues are seen in the breed. Ask the breeder for eye, knee and breathing checks.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Oogondersoek
- Knieskywe (patella)
- Asemhaling (BOAS)
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The Shih Tzu developed from small dogs brought from Tibet to the Chinese imperial court, where they were bred alongside the Pekingese. After the fall of the empire only a handful reached the West in the 1930s, and the FCI standard is held by Britain.
Shih Tzus are cheerful, friendly and easy to live with. They enjoy people of all ages, adapt to small homes and are content with modest exercise. The long coat is beautiful but demanding, so many owners keep it in a shorter trim. Like other short-faced breeds, they need care in hot weather.
Het jy geweet?
Shih Tzu means lion in Chinese, linking the breed to the Buddhist lion imagery of its homeland.