The Process of Shih Tzu Cuts

People love to give Shih Tzu cuts to their dogs and they love for those cuts to display maybe a little of the owner’s personality. But if you spend enough time with your Shih Tzu you begin to realize that your Shih Tzu has a personality of its own and you should always try and get your Shih Tzu dog’s cut to reflect the personality of your dog as much as your own. After all, your dog is the one that has to wear the cut. A couple of standard rules you have to stick with when you are planning any hair style with your Shih Tzu is that the eyes must be trimmed clear of hair at all times. Hair in a Shih Tzu dog’s eyes is annoying and can cause infection. Also use the rule of short hair in summer and long hair in winter to keep your dog from getting sick from the elements. Their hairstyle needs to be practical as well as fun to look at.

The Internet is probably one of the best research tools in the world and you can use it to help with your Shih Tzu cut. You can search through sites hosted by regular Shih Tzu owners to see the ideas that are being used by owners just like yourself. You can also check out the sites of professional groomers and not only get ideas for your dog but maybe you can also find a professional to work on your dog. There is no computer software that will let you preview a Shih Tzu cut on your dog so make sure you take the time to really look pictures over before you start cutting your dog’s hair. The hair on a Shih Tzu grows fast but they still have to live with a bad cut for a while so make sure of what you really want on your dog by planning it out somehow before you actually start putting scissors to your dog’s hair.

Since your Shih Tzu dog’s coat is made of hair like a human and not fur you will probably have to blow dry your dog’s hair. This prevents Shih Tzu cuts from matting or causing any health problems. Always use low heat and start from the back of your dog. As you work your way around always blow-dry an area and the brush it. If it needs drying again then go ahead and then make sure you brush. Brushing prevents the wet hair from clumping together but be gentle. Saving money is a great thing and doing it yourself is always fun but maybe you should leave the Shih Tzu cut to a professional. You can tell a professional what you want and they will always have great ideas for you to consider as well. Plus a professional will get the results you want without any harm coming to your dog. So get the cut you really want by having a pro take care of your dog.

Rebecca Simpson owns several indoor pets and is an animal lover. If you are looking for helpful information on Shih Tzu grooming then this article can help. This article contains some very useful Shih Tzu haircut tips.