Bringing home a new puppy is a fun time for a family. It's also a lot of work. Puppies need to be potty trained, learn basic commands, and settle into a routine. I know because we brought a puppy home ...

Shih-Tzu's aren't big dogs, but they sure have big attitudes! One thing they love to do is eat, and they're also known for being beggars. However, something that they don't like to do is share their ...

Somewhere out there, Mother Nature is laughing at us, because she gave one little Shih-Tzu puppy a bark that sounds less like a canine warning and more like a squeaky dog toy trapped inside a furball.

Shih Tzus may be tiny, but they can fit a whole lotta personality in those tiny little bodies. They're playful little pups with big hearts and big attitudes, and while they're generally pretty content ...

Sparky, a black Labrador retriever mix with a gentle disposition, gave our family love and companionship for 12 years. When she went to doggie heaven, we grieved so deeply that we made a vow - no more ...

DEAR PET TALK: Why do Shih-tzus have a lot of hair? Yvette Restrepo, Mr. Wironen’s 4th grade class, Reingold Elementary School, Fitchburg. DEAR YVETTE: Great question – and yes, they have hair, not ...