Shih Tzu dog grooming is dictated by two things. First if your dog is a show dog and second the style of cut you like. let’s examine each of these briefly.
Shih Tzu Dog Grooming For Show Dogs
Bring a dog into the show ring is fierce competition. Having your dog or Shih Tzu puppy have the right show cut is essential to winning the dog show.
Please scroll through the image below to learn more about the Shih Tzu standard.
As you can see by scrolling through the above image, there are standards that judges are looking for and the grooming of a Shih Tzu can accentuate the positives of the breed standard or help mask some minor flaws that may hinder your chances of taking home that blue ribbon. Here is some information from the American Kennel Club, click this link for AKC standards on Shih Tzu dog grooming.
Shih Tzu Dog Grooming For Your Preference
If your Shih Tzu is not a show dog then grooming your canine companion is more of your personal preference. Lily, the dog at the top of this post, is sporting a “Puppy Cut”. This is the style that the family that owns her wants. Low maintenance combined with cuteness makes this her family’s favorite way to have her groomed.
So if you are looking for dog grooming in Marietta to have your Shih Tzu groomed then feel free to contact us. We hope the two aspects outlined in this post will give you some great insight.
I love the puppy cut when getting our Shih Tzu groomed. This brief post really covers the basics for why there are so many different styles, or cuts, when it comes to this breed.