Dog Breeding Statistics

There are almost 52 million dogs which live in the US households. Almost 6.2 million dogs face death every year. And, 3.8 million dogs die in homes, accidents, and veterinary hospitals; and 2.4 die in the shelters. Every year 7.3 million dogs are acquired by the owners from breeders and pet stores, 1 million dogs are taken from the animal shelters and 5 million are adult strays.

Life Expectancy Shih Tzu

Shih Tzu, also known as Tibetan holy dog, was spotted in the US after the Second World War. A small people loving dog, the Shih Tzu is very intelligent and it is the first preference for senior citizens. In China, it is also named as the lion dog as its fur resembles the mane of a lion. It has very cute face with big round eyes and short hairy muzzle. However, the most prominent feature is its hair which gives a look of a beard and moustache.

Dog Breeding Secrets

The dog breeding preparation includes emotional care and also deworming schedule. This will make the bitch deliver healthy babies. Proper deworming is very important for a bitch. If deworming is not done, the body may become weak due to the parasitic burden, and it may cause the loss of resistance. As the female dog losses resistance, she may be attacked by infections.