All About Shih Tzu Dogs

The Shih Tzu is a wonderful looking dog having height of eight to eleven inches with nine to sixteen pounds of weight. It has a long, straight dense double coat wherein one coat has long hair, while other is soft with a wooly texture. The hair above the eyes is often knotted on the top of the head which controls them from falling on its eyes.

Scientific Name For The Hookworm

The scientific names of hookworm are Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale. It is also known by the common name of New World Hookworm or the Old World Hookworm. It causes a disease called necatoriasis or ancylostomiasis. Hookworms are mainly found in tropical and sub tropical climates of the world.

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.