How to cut a Shih Tzu photo Rostov

Because of their luxurious long hair, grooming a Shih Tzu is a mandatory procedure in caring for these animals. When creating hairstyles, owners are guided by established standards or their imagination, trying to surprise others. If you know how to properly cut your Shih Tzu's hair, you can save a lot on specialized salons. If you follow a number of rules, even beginners can handle the procedure.

Exhibition haircut

Needed to prepare your pet for the exhibition. It is important to entrust the procedure to a professional: any mistake can lead to withdrawal from the competition.

During the procedure, the groomer will trim the hair a little and remove hair in the anus, genital area and between the toes. It is important to carefully shape your beard and mustache. Finally, a ponytail is formed on the head and curlers are put on.

The purpose of the haircut is to create the canonical image of the breed. The coat should flow to the tips of the paws and be shiny.

East is a delicate matter

The fashion for oriental-style hairstyles is quickly spreading among shitz owners.

How is a Korean haircut done? Aligned long hair remains on the pet's head, which can be braided into pigtails with bows, gathered into ponytails with elastic bands, and secured with hairpins along the entire length. The paws are cut off, leaving the cuffs. Light clothing in the national style helps complete the look.

We do it ourselves

How to cut hair at home? To do this, you need to stock up on the following tools:

a trimmer with attachments of different heights will allow you to maintain the same length over the entire area;
scissors with sharp tips for hair between the pads of the toes;
thinning scissors to give shape, fullness, volume;
single-row metal comb for combing tangled fur;
A stiff hair brush will help comb the animal without damaging the skin.

Treat all metal accessories with boric alcohol to prevent irritation and infection.

Choose a location. The best thing would be a stable table. Its height should reach the person’s waist. In this case, there is no need to bend over or hold your hands high, which will

Creative haircuts

Suitable for those dogs that do not participate in exhibitions. Different hairstyles give your pet an unusual look, make it easier to care for and make it easier to withstand the heat.

"Teddy bear"

This is the favorite haircut of many breed owners. The fur is shortened to a length of 5 cm, after which it resembles dense plush. The head and muzzle are given a rounded shape. The hair on the back of the head is gathered into a ponytail.

Like a puppy

Another popular haircut. It is short and pets like it: wearing such a hairstyle in the heat is comfortable.

A cut dog looks very cute and makes you want to cuddle it. The cover is cut to a length of 2.5 cm (but not shorter). A cap is formed on the head, and the hair on it is approximately twice as long as on the body.

You can’t cut your hair too short: you can injure the animal, and the skin becomes vulnerable to the sun’s rays.

Korean

It makes your Shih Tzu look like an anime character. To create the look, the groomer trims the hair evenly across the dog's body. Cuffs or flares remain on the paws. The hair on the head is kept at maximum length to form a bob. Later you can weave braids from it.

Homemade Shih Tzu haircuts

Their goal is to make the life of the dog and its owner more convenient. The long hair of the Shih Tsu requires careful and many hours of care, and if the owner does not have the goal of showing the dog for awards, then it is worth getting a short “puppy” or “teddy bear” haircut.

The dog looks like the sweetest creature, an eternal puppy. And caring for her is much more convenient and faster.

Puppy haircuts are often done in the summer. With it, the hair throughout the dog's body is cut evenly at a length of 2.5-5 cm. This Shih Tzu haircut will also save money, since it is enough to do it once every few months.
The teddy bear haircut implies a longer coat on the dog, although it is often used in combination with a summer haircut.

On the head and muzzle the hair remains of normal length, but on the body it is cut shorter. The dog turns into a round furry creature that looks like a teddy bear. At the same time, this haircut allows you to tie colored topknots on the animal’s head.

If the owner is willing to take a long time to care for long hair and this particular image of the dog is especially dear to him, its hair can simply be shortened for the house so that it does not chalk the floor.

There are more creative variations of Shih Tzu haircuts. For example, the hair on the head is cut in such a way that it resembles a beret worn on the forehead. At the same time, the dog’s eyes open well from the hair.

Nuances in the hairstyles of boys and girls

The fixed standards are the same for representatives of different sexes. If we talk about model haircuts, then there are some nuances.

For Shih Tzu girls, a short haircut is not the best choice. The elegance of little ladies is demonstrated with the help of long hairstyles with a “skirt”, spectacular braids and ponytails, decorated with bright accessories.

For Shih Tzu boys, a “puppy” or “teddy bear” haircut is suitable. The images of males are more laconic, so the coat is shortened as much as possible.

Grooming at home or in the salon

It is highly undesirable to groom a show dog at home. The fur can easily be damaged, and the pet will not be allowed to participate in the exhibition.

Non-show dogs can be groomed themselves. It is important to be confident in your actions, otherwise the excitement will be transferred to the pet, and the haircut will turn into torture. You can ruin the cover or even injure the dog.

You can carry out minimal interventions yourself. First, the dog needs to be bathed, dried and combed. Then, using a clipper without an attachment, you need to trim the hair in the area of the anus and intimate area. After this, use scissors with round ends to remove the hairs between the fingers. Then the claws are cut from top to bottom using a nail cutter.

If you are confident in your abilities, you can trim the hair a little all over your body.

Many owners make mistakes that lead to loss of beauty and even health of the pet:

The hair is over-dried using the wrong cosmetics, which causes its structure to be damaged.
Instruments are not disinfected, which leads to inflammation in case of injury.
They cut without combing, which causes pain for the dog.
Vibrissae (!) and eyebrows are removed.
They treat him rudely and make loud noises, which is why the Shih Tzu associates the haircut with negativity.

If the external attractiveness of your pet is a priority for you, it is better to entrust the haircut to an experienced groomer from a grooming salon.

How to cut your hair correctly?

Grooming a puppy and an adult dog traditionally begins with bathing and brushing. Dirty wool cannot be processed properly; first you also need to remove and sort out the tangles. At home, you can treat the head and paws yourself, but only a true master can cut an animal beautifully according to a pattern for an exhibition or use fashionable techniques.

If you don’t want to go to the salon, you can find a specialist who is ready to go to the client.

The procedure for hygienic - everyday haircut of a Shih Tzu - will be as follows.

The hair on the chest, neck, and body of the animal is shortened with a machine to a length of 2.5 cm. The “skirt” is also cut to the overall length. You only need to guide the machine according to hair growth, using a special attachment.
The inguinal and anal areas and abdomen are carefully trimmed. This machine uses a machine without attachments; you can choose a separate miniature version for trimming delicate areas. Long hairs are first removed with scissors.
The fur between the paw pads is completely removed. Legs are trimmed from top to bottom. After a haircut, the limbs should look even, without distorting the proportions.
How to trim your face correctly at home? This is where scissors come in handy. For a beard, it is necessary to maintain an oblique angle; the eyebrows are trimmed in the direction of growth. Sticking hairs in the ears are removed, and around the nose and eyes the haircut should be short.
All areas of the body clipped with a clipper must be trimmed with scissors at the final grooming.

Main types

Ideas about the appearance of the breed are changing. New animal care technologies lead to a gradual renewal of the dog’s appearance, which sometimes leads to a change in the breed standard. Specialists keep up with the times, trying to contribute to maintaining the beauty of the breed using modern methods and tools.

Each haircut serves a specific purpose and is carried out in a given sequence at set intervals.

The use of various devices, the imagination of the owner, and the skill of the groomer create highly artistic masterpieces that are pleasing to the eye.

Popular Shih Tzu haircuts:

hygienic;
exhibition (standard);
model.

How to bathe a Shih Tzu

You can bathe your dog once every 10 days. Before the procedure, you need to untangle the tangles, otherwise it will be more difficult to do so afterwards.

The water temperature should be 37-38°C. You need to start washing from the back. You should not pour water directly on your head: dogs have a hard time getting water into their eyes, nose and ears.

For washing, you can use shampoo for long-haired breeds. It is important not to rub the wool in all directions - it will get tangled.

To avoid drying out your hair with sulfates, the shampoo can be diluted with water. Then apply the resulting foam to a sponge and wipe the wet fur in one direction.

After this, the cover should be slightly wrung out (carefully so as not to tangle), and then wrapped first in one, then in a second towel. You can dry it with a hairdryer and a powder brush.

Grooming a Shih Tzu dog

When children meet a small dog on a walk that looks more like a soft toy come to life, they cannot take their eyes off it. The decorative breed of Shih Tzu dogs belongs to the category of companion dogs. A truly cute dog will become your faithful friend; by nature, they love and are devoted to their owners infinitely. Tibetan lamas presented Shih Tzu to the Emperor of China. For a long time, dogs of this breed could only be kept by the family of the ruler of the Middle Kingdom.

A Shih Tzu puppy given by the emperor to a nobleman at court was considered a special sign of favor. If today dogs are kept for the pleasure of communicating with a cute dog, then in ancient times they helped herd sheep in the highlands of Tibet. Translated from "Shih Tzu" is a lion dog. This is due to the legend that Buddha was accompanied by two dogs, one of them, small, could turn into a lion at the right moment, and this was a Shih Tzu. The second name “chrysanthemum dog” is more suitable to our time, because of the hair growing around the muzzle. A dog's coat is a source of pride for the breed.

The coat covers the entire body of the animal, falling to the floor. The structure resembles human hair. The coat can be curly, with a soft undercoat, or straight, smooth and silky, with less undercoat.

Daily care for the dog’s “hairstyle” is needed. At the moment when you decide to get a Shih Tzu, you must realize that this “cute creature” requires care in order to look attractive, for this you need:

comb from bottom to top, starting from the paws, then in the reverse order. After combing with a brush, we go through it again with a comb. It is better to do this on a special mat;
so that the wool does not cover the eyes, it is gathered into a ponytail (top-not) using elastic bands;
cut the hair around the anus and urinary organ;
It is recommended to bathe the dog once every 10-14 days, using special shampoos, conditioner and oils. Shampoos for long-haired dogs are suitable; veterinarians recommend the inexpensive “Granny Agafya” series for people;
It is better to bathe in a bathtub with a rubberized mat. Try to keep water out of your eyes and ears. It is better to use a sponge to apply shampoo evenly;
It is necessary to accustom the dog to hygiene procedures at an early stage, so that later the dog behaves calmly during haircuts.

Important: Brush your dog every 2-3 days, every day during shedding. To do this, you need to purchase a massage brush and a metal comb, preferably double-sided with different tooth sizes.

Grooming is carried out as part of a set of measures to care for the eyes, ears and nails.

Pay attention to the floor

Boys have their hair cut a little differently than girls, choosing a bear and lion hairstyle. The hair in the groin area and near the anus is greatly shortened. The coat in other places is kept short. Girls are left with long locks, which are subsequently turned into braids and ponytails, pinned with hairpins, and decorated with bows and wide colored elastic bands.

How to comb properly

This breed needs to be brushed daily, otherwise tangles will quickly appear. You can get used to this procedure as early as 6 weeks of age.

For combing, use a metal comb with sparse teeth and a massage brush. You can start with the hind legs. First you need to go through it with a comb and then with a brush.

You should not dry brush your Shih Tzu. It is imperative to use a special conditioner spray or at least spray the comb.

General rules for combing

The Shih Tzu's long coat needs to be thoroughly brushed at least once every few days. However, in some cases it is necessary to carry out the procedure daily.

During the molting period, it is imperative to pay attention to combing your pet every day to avoid tangles. Don't think that one Shih Tzu brush is all you need to do this.

You will need several combs, including a massage brush and a long-toothed metal comb. The ideal option would be a double-sided comb with different densities and lengths of teeth.

Let us describe in detail the procedure for combing a pet:

Combing begins from the hind legs, strands at a time. You need to start scratching from the bottom up, and then back. It is better to lay the animal on its side. If there are tangles and tangled hair, they need to be taken apart and untangled with your fingers, and then comb the hair with a comb;
Using the same pattern, you need to comb your paws, belly, and armpits. Then you need to part your back and comb from top to bottom;
Carefully comb behind the ears and remove tangles. To determine the direction of combing, you should focus on the depression on the nose. The hair above it is combed upward, and below it - in a downward direction. The mustache is also divided evenly and combed down;
If your pet has a lot of tangles, you first need to untangle or cut them off. It is not recommended to bathe an animal with mats, as this will only worsen the situation.

For a Shih Tzu's everyday neat appearance, a short haircut is quite appropriate. It will not require much effort, nor much time, nor much expense. When an animal has a short haircut, the combing process is reduced, but a short hairstyle does not eliminate the need for combing.

Shih Tzu puppy haircuts (“teddy bear” and “puppy style”)

Your pet should be accustomed to this procedure from an early age so that he gets used to it as quickly as possible and shows patience during trimming. It is important to note that Shih Tzu puppies are not groomed until they are 5 months old.

The haircut of Shih Tzu dogs that do not participate in exhibitions can be short, that is, “puppy style” (its second name is “summer”). The fur is shortened to a length of 2.5 - 5 cm throughout the animal's body, on the head, ears and paws, but in no case shorter than this length, as this can cause irritation over large areas of the body. The hair on your head can be shaped like a beret; it will look unusual and impressive.

Giving your Shih Tzu a puppy-style haircut makes it easier to care for your dog and also saves it from the heat in the summer season. Lumps and tangles when combing a short coat are much easier to untangle. In addition, if the owner of a chrysanthemum dog visits a groomer, with such a haircut, visits will be reduced to once every few months, whereas with a model dog, you will have to use the services of a groomer more often.

It should be noted that adherents of model and show haircuts do not approve of this length of Shih Tzu hair, considering it to spoil and simplify the appearance of a thoroughbred animal.

The teddy bear haircut for your Shih Tzu is also one of the most popular and simplest. It implies a longer coat than with “summer” hair. When performing this procedure, the hair on the head and muzzle is left as usual, and the hair on the body is cut almost the same as in the “summer” one. The hair on the tail is left a little longer, and the hair on the ears is trimmed slightly. As a result, the dog looks like a funny, cute teddy bear. The long hair remaining on the head is collected into a neat, beautiful knot.

Paw care

It is necessary to inspect the paws regularly. Plant seeds, plants themselves, thorns, and glass can get stuck there.

If the dog has walked on fresh fuel oil or asphalt, its paws should be greased and then washed with soap.

In winter, another scourge is chemicals. After every walk, you must wash your paws, otherwise the chemicals will corrode the skin. To avoid problems, your dog can be trained to wear special shoes.

Trimming claws must be done extremely carefully. It is important not to touch the vessel. In dark-haired dogs, the living part of the claw is difficult to see. You should cut into small pieces, monitoring your pet’s reaction. If the vessel is touched, the bleeding surface must be treated with ferrous sulfate powder (it is better to always keep it in the first aid kit).

As you can see, grooming a Shih Tzu requires some effort. But in return, the pet will thank you with a luxurious appearance and fun play. If home care is burdensome for you, you can always turn to professionals.

Basic mistakes and useful tips

When grooming a Shih Tzu, inexperienced professionals or the owners themselves often make mistakes that can be completely avoided.

The main thing is to take into account all possible shortcomings and act according to the rules.

But if possible, it is better to immediately contact specialists. The stress experienced by both the dog and the owner when creating the first haircut can lead to a distortion of the silhouette or pain in the animal.

You can often hear about the following common mistakes made during grooming:

Excessive moistening or drying of the coat when cutting can lead to disruption of the normal structure of the hair;
poor disinfection, neglect of hygiene;
attempts to cut hair without untangling tangles or combing;
refusal of thinning;
complete removal of hair in the area of eyebrows, mustache (including whiskers);
inexperience in handling the machine, skin damage;
excessively loud and noisy actions that frighten the dog.

It is worth paying attention to the fact that a Shih Tzu can be cut while still a puppy. From the age of 6 months, it is worth gradually accustoming the animal to small hygienic procedures to keep the coat in order. The pet should be praised and encouraged for its calm behavior, reinforcing positive emotions from grooming. In this case, as the dog grows older, it will not associate the grooming process with something unpleasant.

If you don’t have confidence in your abilities, you can entrust the creation of the dog’s image to professionals.

Groomers easily cope with the whims and nervousness of animals. Before you start grooming, you must take the animal for a walk and then give it a bath. Only clean, slightly moistened hair will give the hair the desired shape.

When grooming a Shih Tzu at home, you should set up a place to do the work. It should be non-slip, well lit, without drafts. There should be enough space around the grooming table for two people - if there is a need to restrain the pet, it should be convenient for both the master and the assistant. It is worth stocking up on antiseptic in advance in case of cuts.

How to make a home haircut for a Shih Tzu, see below.

Shih Tzus are intelligent and quick-witted dogs that form strong bonds with their owners and serve as excellent companions. Their long coat requires constant care. She must be clean, combed and trimmed.

A pet with an original “hairstyle” is the pride of the owner and the envy of others. Shih Tzu haircuts can be done independently or in a specialized salon.

Reviews

Elena: “My favorite Ronya is the owner of a wonderful thick coat. When it grows back, I take him to a dog beauty salon. There, Shih Tzus get a comprehensive haircut. After this, the dog is transformed. We don’t go to exhibitions, but for myself I want the dog to look great.”

Natalya: “Daisy the Shih Tzu lives in our house. Relatives and friends admire this beauty. And achieving a spectacular look for a dog is very simple. Every day we comb her, and once a month, together with my husband, we cut her hair and make braids or ponytails.”

Dmitry: “My son loves dogs, and I decided to give him a Shih Tzu puppy. The dog became a great friend to us. But in autumn and spring this breed sheds heavily. Therefore, during the off-season, I always call home a groomer who gives the dog a teddy bear haircut.”

General rules

Before grooming, the dog is bathed, blotted with a towel, combed thoroughly and dried using a hair dryer.

How to trim your Shih Tzu at home

The Shih Tzu is a long-haired dog breed. If you got a puppy of this particular breed, then get ready to constantly work with your pet’s fur. However, one should not think that this is a heavy duty. On the contrary, it is a great advantage and a very interesting process.

A small dog can have any hairstyle - like a puppy, a teddy bear or a teddy bear, and the dog will look harmonious in any image. In general, cutting a Shih Tzu is a creative matter.

To maintain an elegant appearance, constant, expensive coat care is required, this is especially important for show dogs.

Grooming a Shih Tzu at home suggests the following sequence:

carrying out hygiene procedures - washing, drying and combing;
determination of cutting zones and lengths on each part of the body;
if you are cutting a Shih Tzu like a puppy, the length of the fur should be the same everywhere;
When using the American standard, the hair on the back to the midline of the sides is cut to the line of the moire pattern. The paws are not cut, but only trimmed;
cutting must be done with a clipper using movements directed from the tail;
the lower border of the Shih Tzu's hairstyle runs along the inguinal line of the hind legs and above the line of the claws along the front legs;
then you need to cut the chest and neck area. The procedure is performed by the machine from bottom to top. The boundaries are the transition of the neck area to the mouth and the beginning of the ears on the sides;
on the paws it is necessary to carefully trim the cover between the claws;
cut the base of the tail;
This is followed by careful trimming in the area of the nose and eyes;
The last stage will be thinning the fur on the paws, ears and tail. Movements should be directed from top to bottom.