Haircuts For Shih Tzu

I have a 7 month old puppy that is 1/2 Shih tzu and 1/2 miniature schnauzer and part devil who has hair that favors the shih tzu breed. I have taken him to the groomer a couple of times and it was a disaster. AND I MEAN DISASTER!!! It would probably help if I kinda new what i wanted. lol. I would like a designer cut anywhere from mohawk to trendy for the summer months. I need a picture to take to them so there are no mishaps. Please send any pics you have that may help. Appt is today at 2. Please Help Brinkster look like a rock star stud. He thanks you in advance….ruff..ruff. You can email me at Gregishment@yahoo.com

Check out this page, there is an adorable spikey look toward the bottom.

http://www.groomers.net/discus/messages/126/89518.html?1184649797

on almost ALMOST every pic i see they have a haircut like this!!! http://api.ning.com/files/nsciKG1iHOYJUW9jyFR*lxkEElzdyrYjOAYuMp4aSi8Fg0B9zj-FdVeXQH5XPS6dL0I26feuGIgYV**juRSJBVD3EGBufkWH/ShihTzu14.jpg
i find i super cute but why?

That's not a haircut. That's a full maintained coat for the breed.

Edit: This is what they look like in a full coat. Most pet owners cannot maintain this type of drop coat so they have them groomed and cut back so the coat is easy to care for.

I have a one year old shih tzu but I know he has to be mixed with something else because he is too tall for a pure breed. My vet could not figure it out and the lady I got him from said he was mixed with Pekinese but I dont see that either. Any suggestions?

Teddy

teddy 2

teddy and pookie

The last pic is after his haircut and he is with my lizard.

Hm..that's hard to tell. He is cute

The middle picture I thought of a terrier.

I had a wheaten terrier that had long hair like that.

My needs:

CANNOT SHED

Very small, toy (size), 12 inches and under

Im 15, and my family has a dog (schnoodle), but I want my own…

I was thinking of a Yorkie, Maltese, Shih-tzu, Toy Poodle (without that gay poofy haircut lol), or any mix of those.

I think you should get a poodle ,but give it a mohawk instead of the traditional puffy hair do. I have 2 toy poodles and they do sometimes sport a mohawk. I keep the rest of their coat very short, not puffy at all.

my shih-tzu will be 1 in the next march. her hair is curly and dull.. so i got her shaved…. will her hair grow out to be that long,straight, shiny,georgeous show-dog hair?

I have a male who will be 1 year old dec. 14. He has had to get his hair shaved twice. I have found on a website somewhere that after the age of ten to twelve months they get their adult coat and it is easier to take care of. Amen!! So, this last time I had him shaved all over even his head. That was 2 weeks ago and its already getting thicker. Also, on the site it said that during the time they get the adult coat they get mats alot easier and faster. So, I plan on keeping mine cut during that time. Sorry I dont have any more helpful things for you but, maybe we will have it easier after their birthdays! Good luck with her and I bet she will be gorgeous!

The breeder I got her from told me she was too young to get a haircut, but didnt tell me how old she had to be to get one. Can someone help?

She can get a haircut at any time, its more about the level of training she has received than anything else – she needs to be good at staying still, well adjusted to other people, and of course you must train her not to bite.

I'd wait a little while before you get her hair cut, just so you can get her used to things that dog groomers do.

Hold her paws regularly, checking the nails as you do so – this will help her get used to the feeling of groomers cutting her nails. Hold her face gently and check around her eyes, check her teeth – this will also help the vet for when he needs to do a check up. Get her used to new people by introducing your friends and family to her, and also its very important to introduce her to other dogs so that she won't freak out when she meets them in later life.

All this stuff should be done while she is still young so she doesn't get a complex about it later (introductions to new dogs should be done after she gets her full round of shots and flea treatment).

It would be interesting to see how different ( or not) the prices are in different areas. Like in this maryland store near me its $50 for a min poodle, shih tzu, maltese.

this is really hard question to answer. every breed of dog has a different price. then there is a difference between a trim and a full service haircut. then there is a puppy package where all dogs under 6 months can get a trim for 16 dollars regardless of breed. all packages include nail trims, ears, bath and brushing. there are a la carte services like toothbrushing as well. of course if your dog is in really bad shape extra charges like dematting fees apply.

long story short, there is no answer. if you gave a breed and what you anted done, then you could compare answers. plus all prices are reginal and most are national barring tax, so there shouldn’t be much of a difference

shelter should I take it too? I need a place that wont kill him.Look like the dog needs medicine,haircut,and care.

call the houston spca they will take in abandoned animals and are a no kill facilty.

I had my little 1 year old Shih Tzu groomed earlier on today. Now, I specifically asked for them not to shave his genitals as he REALLY doesn't like it, I mean to the point where he mopes around for a week, crying like a baby. They haven't done it in previous haircuts, so they obviously know the routine. But I still make sure they know every single time. They are really helpful and nice, and he always boalts to go inside when we pass by.

But today, as I was walking him home from the store, I noticed he kept sitting down to lick himself and that he wasn't carrying his tail right. I looked at him, and saw that he had 2 large razor burns on his penis. I called and the man apologized and said that the groomer claimed that they didn't shave him.

Now my poor dog pays for their mistake. He's writhing on the floor in pain, and I don't know what to do! Please help me. What should I put on the razor burns? Should I bring him to the vet tomorrow? What can I do to help? Thanks so much!

If he was groomed at a large Pet Store's grooming facility, take your dog in- in the morning and ask to speak with the store director. Show him your dog. They will likely refund your grooming and have the dog treated at their in-store Vet.
There's no excuse for razor burn whether you requested them not to shave there or you didn't request it.
That groomer is a danger to dogs. No excuse! Some managers not familiar with grooming may not know how to handle this situation. That's why I suggest you talk to the store director if it was at a large store.
Find a good groomer- get one of the experienced ones at the shop with good referrals and request only that one to groom your dog or go somewhere else for grooming.
If it was an individual grooming facility, you can can talk to the owner but they may pay for a vet visit or deny you. In that case, it may be more of a pain to take it to small claims court, but if you wanted to you could. Take photos, take the dog to the Vet, get a Vet statement and take the groomer to court. OR just get another groomer and chalk it up to experience. The groomer or store should pay. DEFINITELY take him to the Vet tomorrow if it is badly irritated.

Our newly adopted 4 yo shih tzu has only been to the groomers once when she was rescued and they had to shave her because of all her matting. She doesn't really need a haircut now, we just want to get her bathed and mainly her nails cut. I could bathe her but I'm not comfortable with doing her nails!

Should I take her back to the lady that groomed her when she was rescued — she charges $35 (inc. bath, nails, ears, expressing her glands and any trimming)? She was good and I would like to stay with her when our shih tzu needs more grooming. Or should I go to someplace like Petsmart — who charges $23 (inc. bath, nails and ears).

I'm not sure of the experience of the Petsmart groomers — any good/bad experiences with them?

Honestly, if you've found a good groomer that does a great job, stick with her!! For an extra $12, you'll have peace of mind knowing that she is experienced, and has already proven her abilities with your dog's grooming needs.

Its like finding a good hairdresser…. if you found a GREAT one, that did an excellent cut/style on your hair, wouldn't you be willing to stick with that person for the extra money? As opposed to taking a risk with someone who might/might not be experienced, and be capable of doing just as good of a job?

If you are willing to bathe the dog yourself, just give the groomer (the one you've already been to) a call and find out what they would charge just to clip the dog's nails. It would only take them a few minutes, and it won't cost you much!