How to groom your Shih Tzu dog in a short shaved body & fluffy legs hairstyle

[Jojos18]

Thanks for this video and you have adorable dogs. :)

[heathermarie322]

Thanks for the video. Helps me a lot.

[jenmarie3596]

great , whats the trimmer called?

[smarienickerson]

Hey!! I just wanted to say THANKS SO MUCH for this video!! I gave my 4 month his first haircut today using your tips and he looks ADORABLE!!! Your video was the most helpful i'v found! KUDOS!! (and by the way your dogs are absolutley precious!!)

[DeoDewHD]

Hi, how do you get their hair to get so shiny and look so soft?? THANKS

[Praise52]

Wow!!! Good job...

[lilo111105]

@laverdadduele1 my dog is the same way. What I do is instead of doing it on a table I sit on the floor with him he just feels more comfortable keep talking to him letting him know he's/she's a good boy/girl keep treats nearby and try to do it regularly it will be tough the first time but the more you do it the more "normal" it will become. Either way your dog prefers a million times that you do it, than some stranger at a store not to mention the price!!

[Laverdadduele1]

@lilo111105 Thank you for your input. At this point I'll try just about anything short of sedation, lol. I'm the dog's second owner so maybe a little patience and time... If you read my other reply you'll understand my situation better.

[luisrmr90]

my shitzu would never stay still he is just way too hyper =/

[jrtrzok1982]

ypur dog is sooo well behaved,it looks like the puppy enjoys it!! AWW!! Your dog looks alot like mine :)

[Laverdadduele1]

I would love to be able to save on grooming bills and do some of it myself but, how in the world did you manage to train your Shih Tzu to just sit there while you clip away?? Mine wants NO part of any scissoring near its face. And those looping nails that MUST be trimmed - are you kidding? She will squeal and bite if I mess anywhere around those paws. An otherwise sweet and loving great little dog, other than bathing and daily brushing, she just won't let me do much else. Suggestions? ty

[TheSleverton]

@Laverdadduele1 My dog has been groomed monthly since he was a puppy. My groomer says he just sleeps while she's doing him. SHe uses a dremel tool with a grinding stone to do the nails. I have bought my own and do all my dogs now. It works so much better than clipping. OUr vet office had her show them how she does it. It's important to take them to the groomer monthly even if they don't need it to keep them used to it.

[Laverdadduele1]

@TheSleverton Thank you for your reply. I'll elaborate a bit on my 'Tzu, Betty Boop. She was my recently deceased mother's dog for 11 years which I'm now caring for. She was regularly groomed and I have continued taking her in tho probably not quite as regularly ( about once every 2-3 months ) She also has yeast-related skin itching-biting problems which I have addressed with vet visits, treatments, special shampoos, grain free diet - Wellness feed ), the works.

[Laverdadduele1]

@TheSleverton Like I said, I love this dog but I'm finding out this is not a breed for dog owners on a budget. As much as it saddens me, I'm considering an offer from a lady friend to take her.

[djfr3nk]

is so sweet awwww love-it !!

[rajatpangtey]

u look so nervous.........

[deanmqcruz]

poor guy.. he looks scared lol! good job though - I have a 3 month old shih tzu.. how old is he?

[troublezcomin911]

what do you do about the whiskers? im nervous to cut any of my shih tzus hair becuz i dont kno if its bad if i accidently get them.

[TSM32701]

You make this look so easy. How to you keep from making bald spots? It it the way you hold the clippers or the size of the clippers?

[ANIAPMPOL]

very cute



[LAJARIFKA]

WHY WOULD I SHAVE A SHIH TZU? I BUY A DOG WEITH HAIR BECAUSE I LIKE THE HAIR NOW IF I AM A DISABLED PERSON WHO CAN NOT HOLD A COMB IN MY HAIND I COULD UNDERSTAND AND SO I ALSO UNDERSTAND WHY THE DOG CLOSES HIS EYES I WOULD NOT WANT TO LOOK AT HER DESTROYING ALL THAT BEAUTY

[macpixi]

@LAJARIFKA It grows back LOL. When my female shihtzu comes into season I wil trim her down it's less messy and she's more comfortable (doesn't need bathing more than once a week)& then let it all grow back. Shaving a shih tzu doesn't ruin their coat what so ever so there's nothing wrong with them having a trim. *continue*

[macpixi]

*continued* Although I do prefer my shihtzu in full coat, sometimes it's more fair on the dog to have them trimmed during season or sickness so they're not being bathed like 2-3 times a week, or if they're a nervous dog I'd imagine it'd be more fair for them to be trimmed and bathed less

[ONLYMRSMATTY]

nice video!! I ll definately try grooming my shih tzu one day

[jessessessica]

this would be helpful if my dog was calm enough to do this. she HATES getting her hair cut severly

[jblackcsr]

Great video, Thanks! You have the MOST adorable dogs and the cutest cut.

Can I ask if you pluck the hair in their ears? My vet keeps telling me it should be done. Her ears are clean and she doesn't seem bothered at all. Just wondering what's right, as she's still really young (5 mos.)

[3shihtzusownme247]

@jblackcsr You're vet is correct. Hair left in the ears will cause either yeast or bacteria to grow and an infection, with very itchy and inflammed ears. The reason why ear plucking needs to be done so young, is so that your dog will get used to it, and to prevent ear infections. After awhile your dog won't care too much for it to be done if on a regular basis since there won't be so much hair to pluck out after the initial plucking. If not done, there will eventually be an ear nfection.

[staceyjo2103]

Hey I'm a dog groomer, and been grooming for 6 years, was a bather for 4 years before. I wasn't taught in a school, was taught on the job. I think you did a great job for an @ home groom! I see another groomer commented on not using a #10 on the body. You can use whatever you want! We groom schnauzers with a #10. I will give a couple of tips that will save a little time. On the bridge of the nose you can use your #10 (as long as it's cooled down & safer) and a #40 on pads! Good luck & good job!

[josh20532]

Thank you so much! i was wondering if i was grooming my shih tzu's right!(:

[erubio070707]

He so cute love the cut . I gave a question today is my first time trying to groom my Shit Tzu . She needs a bath . Do I need to take her a bath before or after I shave her ?

[kingdeebitch]

very nice i need that that thanks

[ppyluv]

Beautiful!! Thanks so much for sharing this :o)

[ctorres170]

Nice job. Very cut hair cut. when creating the round face on your dog all you had to do if lift both his ears and hold them together. then cut around the face. Just a tip.

I love the way he looks.

[Ferretwomen]

The lady with mat problem. You can take thinning shears and give it a few cuts and then comb through. If that doesn't work you can use a mat rack.

[Ferretwomen]

Hi, Groomer here. we are taught to never use a #10 blade on the back of a dog. You can use a #7 blade.

[ThatEpicGuy101]

oh wow. a black shih tzu. i hear that shih tzus with the color black is very expensive

[gokusgirl72]

Simply love this style! I must when the wintertime comes, so my Mya can wear a nifty sweater. Thanks for sharing!!!

[sandy10842]

I have a wonderful groomer and I would rather pay her! OMG my dog would be so embarrassed if I tried this!BTW you did a wonderful job!

[TheCoco991]

04:45 , its shakin, poor thing lol

[tchavez1996]

i have a toy poodle with alot of mats and i was wondering that if i use a 1/16 comb to cut her hair that itll cut all her mats off completely??? i have a clipper but when i dont have a comb on it it cuts all her hair and just shows the pink skin. will a 1/16 comb leave really short hair? what size is a num 10 blade in inches?

[staceyjo2103]

@tchavez1996 a #10 is like 1.5 MM it is the blade that is used to do the belly, privates and bridge of nose. Go to petsmart and get a #7 or a #5 blade. Make sure the blades say #7FC or #5FC. Hope this helps!

[AnnieOmaha]

thanx a bunch. I cut my morkies hair today and your video helped!!

[justxboredx3]

what shaver do you recommend??

[1SammieIsMe]

fabulous!!! i wish i could groom my shih tzu, Max that well! i guess i'll have to wait until he's an adult & not as hyper.

[fire29018o]

Loved this video. This weekend will be my first attempt at grooming and this has given me a lot of great tips. Thanks

[lllBoRUSSlll]

Noooo!!! not the hair!

[cdfelty0429]

I'm getting ready to try my hand at home grooming, and this video was REALLY helpful! More thorough than others I've found. It's a really cute cut!

I have two older dogs who are not used to being groomed, so I anticipate quite a struggle, but with South Texas heat, it's a must for these fluffy dogs! If you have a young dog, START NOW getting them used to regular grooming, and it will make it a better experience for everyone. Obviously, MooShoo above is very accustomed to it! Good Luck everyone!

[jujusbigger]

Appreciate this helpful video. Grooming has become an expensive extra. Going to try this wknd. This cut is "better" than the one we pay for at the salon. This is a beautiful haircut for this type of dog. We are in Texas and to have a Shih Tzu long haired all year round just doesnt seem fair. Thank u so much u have changed our lives! ;)

[K3NJ1K1]

Thanks for the video, really really useful. Tomorrow i will start my own "trial & error" experience with my mom's shih tzu. Beautiful dogs. My best wishes for all of you. God bless.

[MsStefany123]

I wish my shitzu stay still

[MsStefany123]

I wish my shitzu sr

[boxergirljessie]

i love your work

[fluffycheesecakes]

love those black tzus!

[N8Elektro]

beautiful shih tzu... i wish my lil' man would sit as still as yours!

[Queenzooba]

@N8Elektro i wish the same my,, shih tzu SNOWY struggles alot during his bath time :-)

[jonathancantalk]

How do you get your dog to stay still and to not sit because my shih tzu flips out and wont stand up he lays down!

[Angelofpolymerclay]

the poor thing is scared hehehe!

[Mathteech1042]

Great video ....very helpful with easing my first time trim. Your dogs are adorable. Thank you for your help

[Mathteech1042]

Great video...very helpful in ea

[keysofluvher1]

r u in nj?

[miamilakesjaguars0]

what trimmer did you use?

[tamithomas]

this is the 2nd video ment for me but using a black dog, can someone do one with a white dog or a color where i dont have to focus to see the job being done? but well done regardless

[tzumommie]

I love how u do the triangle on the neck behind the ears. My girls 'sport' this same "do" and I am going to show ur video to my groomer, because I like ur finished look! My girls go every week to the groomer, wish I could do this...... BTW: (what a good baby u are grooming, so calm & still ;)

[TheChachacha1234]

aww your dogs are so cute!!!!!!

[moniej09]

I wish u could come to my house and do my doggy lol

ur dog is so good, my dog is all over the place, and trying to escape lol

[jenn09870]

Really love your Video, it is a HUGE help, I have really been trying to find a good explanation of the leg areas.

You have an Awesome dog! So very well-behaved!

[BadKitty32684]

love it!!

[garrettmaria74]

i think you did great!