Good 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 has changed the world and has put information from all corners of the globe at your fingertips. You can use this resource to check out the websites of regular Shih Tzu owners to see what kind of Shih Tzu cuts they are giving their dogs and get yourself some ideas. Another great source is the websites of professional groomers. Not only will you find some great ideas, but you may also be able to find a professional that can work on your dog for you.

Try and picture a cut on your Shih Tzu before you actually start cutting. Remember that even though their hair grows fast they still have to live with a bad cut for a few months so be gentle with them. Unfortunately there really isn’t any software you can load on your computer that can help you preview a cut but there are a lot of pictures of Shih Tzu cuts out there and you can get a really good idea of what your dog will look like.

Did you know that your Shih Tzu dog’s coat is made up of hair like a human instead of fur like any other breed of dog? This is way Shih Tzu cuts are so popular. The reason you may want to consider blow-drying your dog’s hair is to prevent matting and clumping.

Just start at the back of your dog with low heat and move towards the front. Always brush the areas you are drying to prevent matting, as this is unhealthy for your dog.

Everyone loves to save a couple of bucks by doing it himself or herself, but when it comes to your dog’s cut you may want to consider a professional.

A professional will not only get you the cut you want with no harm to your dog but they will also have some great ideas for you to consider, as you will still be able to decide on exactly what hair cut is perfect for your Shih Tzu dog.