“Dog Breed of the Week: Shih Tzu” plus 1 more

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Dog Breed of the Week: Shih Tzu Posted: 22 Dec 2010 02:40 PM PST The Shih Tzu is a feisty but sweet little lap dog with an assertive personality. Its coat is typically long and luxurious, but can also be trimmed short. The Shih Tzu is of Asian descent, where it was once known to be a household pet to the Ming Dynasty. This noble history probably contributes to its bold, confident attitude. The breed is sometimes called the "chrysanthemum dog" because of the hair growth pattern on its face. I think Shih Tzus look like adorable little gremlins - maybe that's why one of the most common names for them is Gizmo! Are you a Shih Tzu enthusiast? Tell us why you love the breed. Photo © Jerry Vandiver About the Photo: This is a picture of our Shih Tzu Noel looking over a seat in our RV. Loves people and always wants to know what is going on. She was born on Christmas Eve ... 12 years ago. Her registered name is "Jerry and Karen's first Noel." This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured site: So, Why is Wikileaks a Good Thing Again?.

Possession Aggression in Dogs Posted: 22 Dec 2010 02:39 PM PST Does your dog growl or show other signs of aggression towards people or other dogs when he is playing with toys, treats or other valued items? If so, you might be dealing with possession aggression. Some dogs are especially protective of what they "own". They may snarl, growl or even bite to safeguard their possessions. Sometimes called resource guarding or food aggression, possession aggression can easily lead to a dangerous situation. Some dogs will merely threaten, but others may act upon their threats. Is possession aggression a problem for your dog? The time to act is now, before someone gets hurt. Learn more from dog trainer Amy Bender as she discusses how to identify and manage this behavior issue in dogs. Photo ©iStockphoto.com/viskoksha This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured site: So, Why is Wikileaks a Good Thing Again?.

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