Amazon.com description: Product Description: Shih Tzu - The Complete Owners Guide is a must-have book for any responsible owner. Written by an expert dog whisperer, trainer and owner, Alex Seymour, who writes in a fun and entertaining way about Shih Tzu dogs while packing the book full of useful hints and tips. In addition, many top breeders make contributions, including a Westminster dog show best of breed Shih Tzu winner, who writes a special bonus chapter about showing Shih Tzu. Just some of the subjects covered include: origins and history of the Shih Tzu, different types and colors, buying a dog or puppy, male or female, pros and cons, rescue, adoption, breeders, personality, socialization, spaying, neutering, house/potty training, bringing your puppy home, grooming, combing, bathing, shows, health, vaccinations, training, understanding your Shih Tzu, play and toys, what food and nutrition, old age and what to expect, and much more... "Fun, informative and an entertaining read as well as containing plenty of useful facts and tips I didn't know." - Penelope Kenhope "Just what I was looking for when I was looking for my new Shih Tzu puppy. Helped me enormously." - Melanie Schwartzer