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Shih Tzu / Maltese (long coat) : : Male (neutered) : : Young : : Small
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Learn more about the Shih Tzu. Learn more about the Maltese.
Zacary the Shih Tzu/Maltese needs a caretaker or foster! Won't you consider helping him get a new start?
About Zacary the Shih Tzu/Maltese | |
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Zacary was found as a stray by a caring dog owner whom worked hard to find his owner. Unfortuanlly they could not be found and this sweet little white dogs is now in need of a forever home. He is good with dogs, cats, kids and housebroken. He is such a sweet little dog!
Zacary recently visited the vets office to be neutered. They noted he had a heart mumer grade 3. He does not need to be on medication but any adopter should be aware of this.
Are you unfamiliar with the Shih Tzu breed? Pronounced SHEET-sue, they are known as alert, spunky, happy and hardy. They are bred with an underbite which gives them a constant "smile." Traditionally, their coat is kept long, with ears blending into the body, distinct mustache, and a top knot secured with a bow. However, in our Florida climate, many are clipped short to relieve them of the heat. An alert watch dog, Shih Tzus like to bark but are usually quiet in the house. Originally from China, they were a favorite of the Imperial Chinese court and so revered that for many years after the Chinese began trading with the West, they refused to sell, or even give away, any of the little dogs. It was not until 1930 that the first pair was imported to England. The life expectancy of Shih Tzus in 16 years.
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