Answer:
A Shih tzu is primarily a house dog, although my little girl likes her walks every day.
We typically walk about one-half mile every day. She is about eleven years old.
If she gets a little tired, given her age, I will pick her up and carry her back.
(Caesar the dog expert had no problem on one episode letting a Shih Tzu he was training
walk in front of him. A Shih Tzu will not typically pull the leash. They will more likely
walk at your pace. Special attention must be given to the eyes of a Shih Tzu which bulge
out more than that of the average pet. Be careful about walking in tall grass or the woods.
A Shih Tzu loves to be with its owner. As a very sociable dog, they should not be left alone
a long time on a frequent basis.
Since my Jessie has had crystals in her urine, he dog food is a Urinary SSO diet.
Shih Tzu's show a lot of affection to their owners. They seem particularly wired to humans
more so than some other breeds. (may be do to the age of the breed,
see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shih_Tzu...
" Recent DNA analysis confirms that the ancestors of today's Shih Tzu breed are among the
most ancient of dog breeds.
I am 69 and have a number of different breeds in my lifetime. My Shih Tzu Jessie is the
best dog I have ever had! I will never own any animal other that a Shis Tzu.
According to