Tucker was surrendered because his owners could not afford to care for him anymore. He is on Phenabarbital twice daily to prevent seizures, but is seizure free when on his medication. Don't let this scare you.  I had a dog that was on Phenobarbital for years and years.  it really isn't a big deal as long as you medicate him twice a day.  We have at least a couple weeks work of meds for his adopter.  He is good with dogs, cats, kids and housetrained. Happy go lucky great little dog!

 

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.