What is the average life span of a shitsue dog?
Answers:
It's spelled Shih Tzu. This site might have the info you want: www.theshihtzuclub.co.uk
In my garden?
I think 10-12 years
It has the same life span as all dogs.
a long time,my dads friend hade a pure shih tzu dog and its was there 4 a long time
Life Span: 10 - 14 years
four hundred and twenty three years two days and eleven moths is the current age of my freinds shitsue, and it still has a thick coat agos to shows
NOTE:TO ACHEIVE MAXIMUM AGE OF THY SHITSUE ONE MUST FEED ON A REGULAR BASIS
First of all, the breed name is shih tzu. Secondly, smaller dog breeds tend to generally lead a longer life. A shih tzu can range between 10 and 13 years of age, and like all dogs, the better care, the longer they live (sometimes). You do have to be careful with small dogs and short noses, the shorter their nose the more likely they are to have respiratory infections, kind of like why a pug is always sneezing and sniveling which can make them vary sick if not cared for. The shih tzu is prone to respiratory infections if not cared for in the proper environment.
It's spelled shih tzu and the average life-span is 10-14 years but they can live longer than that..Small dogs tend to live longer than the large ones, if given proper care of course. My little yorkie lived until she was 15, or older-she was a stray so I don't know for sure..Keep in mind that any dog is a big commitment, but these little dogs are really needy and will be around quite a few years.
The one we rescued was almost 18 when she died, lovely dogs and so funny with their mannerisms too.
Recognized by AKC
Country of Origin Tibet
Life Expectancy 13 - 14 yrs
Height Range 9 - 11 in
Weight Range 9 - 16 lbs
Colors Any
Parent Club ASTC (click)
Trainability Pretty good; may be stubborn, so requires patient, consistent training
With Children Very good
With Animals Good with other pets
Climate Tolerates moderate heat or cold well
Indoor / Outdoor Predominantly indoors, due to grooming
Exercise Reqd Average; loves to play
Grooming Reqd Daily brushing, clipping, occasional bathing, ear care
Congenital and Genetic Conditions found with greater than average frequency in the Shih Tzu (point to name for description):
Aberrant cilia Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia Cataract Cleft lip Cleft palate Dermoid cyst Detached Retina Distichiasis Dwarfism Ectropion Entropion Linear IgA Dermatosis Portosystemic Shunt Progressive Retinal Atrophy Renal Agenesis Renal Cortical Hypoplasia Thrombocytopenia Ulcerative Keratitis von Willebrands Disease
Following are health screenings often performed on breeding Shih Tzu adults; choosing a puppy from a breeder who tests parents for health can help avoid future health problems in your puppy:
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
Renal Dysplasia (genetic test)
Thyroid Function Test (blood test)
vonWillebrand's Disease (vWD) (factor antigen test)
hope this is what your looking for and the information good luck with your shih tzu
I have one too!! It is 4 and their life span is about 20 yrs
The answers post by the user, for information only, UKQnA.com does not guarantee the right.