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Louie is a Shih Tzu and Poodle mix from Delaware, Ohio and a graduate of the Homestead Dogs 2-Week Overnight Basic Dog Obedience Training Camp. Great job, Louie!
Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu (pronounced “sheed-zoo”, BTW) existed for centuries pampered by Chinese emperors, family and staff. Virtually unknown to the outside world, Shih Tzus didn’t emerge from these palace walls until the 1930’s.
Shih Tzus make great family dogs. They’re playful and outgoing and are particularly affectionate with children. Bred to be cute and to warm royal laps, the Shih Tzu requires little exercise and is just as happy competing for your attention…because you weren’t really watching that anyway.
Shih Tzus are generally healthy critters, but with their heavy coats, they do not handle heat very well. They are not very good swimmers, either.
Trainability Grade: C+
Like many breeds, Shih Tzus prefer positive reinforcement training methods. Don’t throw too many things at them, new behaviors and training should be worked in slowly. Maybe, more importantly, be firm. It’s not uncommon for Shih Tzu owners to transition from trainer to trainee.
Learn more about the Shih Tzu at the American Kennel Club and the American Shih Tzu Club.
Poodle
Don’t judge a book by its cover.
With its regal appearance and fancy hairdo, at first glance the Poodle appears to be the breed destined for luxury with the nobles. That would be an underestimation.
Commonly associated with France (it is their national dog!), the Poodle lineage began over 400 years ago as a retrieving water dog in Germany. The Poodle is very athletic, an amazing swimmer, super-smart and has an acute sense of smell. It is the only non-sporting dog eligible for the AKC Retriever Hunting Tests and available in small, medium and large! (Standard, Miniature and Toy)
While it’s looks imply a super-model style regimen, the regal look has a purpose. The German duck hunters established this style to accentuate its natural swimming abilities. The legs, neck and tail were shaved for greater range of movement in the water. Un-shaved areas were meant to protect vital joints and organs from inclement weather.
Trainability Grade: B+
Eager to please and highly intelligent, Poodles are easily trained. Poodles love learning new things and enjoy agility, obedience and tracking exercises.
Read more about the Poodle at the American Kennel Club and The Poodle Club of America.
Some of the information used for the dog breed descriptions was gathered from the American Kennel Club at www.akc.org.
Louie
Shih Tzu | Poodle Mix
| Date of Birth | December 7, 2019 |
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City |
Delaware, Ohio |
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School |
2-Week Overnight Basic Dog Obedience Training Camp |
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Graduate |
September 7, 2020 |
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Occupation |
Professional Cuddler |
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Hobbies |
Dog Greeter |
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Vet Clinic |
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