Shih Tzu

On the windy lukewarm night of October 13, 2012, my life changed in a positive way. That day was the day I got my first dog, a female Shih Tzu, and I remember that day vividly. It all started as soon as I woke up with crazy bed hair, and I had a feeling that something would happen. After I woke up, I got dressed, had a nutritious breakfast, and went off to school. That Wednesday was a very stressful day due to the many things I had to do, which were to write an essay for English, a group history…

Break Her Down Children want many things. There are days when they want to play with people and days when they don’t. As a baby through my toddler years we had a dog, Kilo; I’m not sure of the breed. He was very overprotective over our family, especially my brother and I; however he was still a friendly dog. When I was around five years old, my mom went outside to find Kilo had somehow hung himself by his chain. Usually, when he ran around the tree, the chain would snap so that he would not…

I was fifteen when I obtained my first dog, my first major responsibility. She was a 3 week old female pit bull pup. I welcomed the dog as a gift, a gift from a dear friend, It was the raddest thing ever. I resolved to name her Louie, She had blue eyes that resembled the high noon Texas sky. Her fur was brown with a hint of amber, that resembled a wheat field. Unfortunately, I was dog less throughout my life, so you can imagine how ecstatic I was. At the time it was 2012, my older sister…

addition, the teachings of Confucius and Mo-tzu flourished in emphasizing virtue, important social relationships, humanity, and a just leader. Following the Ch’ou Dynasty, a new sight was seen within the Ch’in Dynasty (221-206 B.C.) Within this time period, the feudal system was completely destroyed and China was divided into 40 prefectures. In addition, the Great Wall of China was built to extend and fortify walls and highways. The Chinese emperor, Shih huang-ti, was horrified on the concept…

I hear the loud, rough sound of the door opening, as I enter my soft, green house. Today at school had simply been horrific. My alarm hadn’t gone off this morning and everyone was in such a glorious mood when I arrived to the all too familiar building (note the sarcasm). Suddenly I hear the all too familiar jingle of the tags on my dog, buddy’s, collar. Setting down my black and white bag with a sigh, I trudge to the back of the house where he is. Letting him out of his metal prison, he totters…

Florida state park. More importantly it is a forest with camping, no cell service or amenities. It is also the place where my daughters of 8, 10, 14, and 16 asked too go camping for three nights. Too be included in this event was our Maltese, Shih Tzu, grandson of 9 and my wife who?s version of camping is the Ritz-Carlton. I figured, sure this will be fun. What could possibly go wrong? I went too bass pro shop and obtained the standard camping equipment while my wife took care of the…

I was in sixth grade when a tiny bundle of joy came into my life. When I was younger I had little pets like fish and guinea pigs, but I was never extremely interested in them or liked them very much. I had always wanted a pet that I could love and play with. My dad and brother were allergic to animals so I was always told no when I asked for a bigger pet. After begging and doing research, my mom gave in. On April 13, 2013 I got a puppy named Oakley. Ever since, he has had an amazing impact on my…

Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome in Dogs: Overview: Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome, or more commonly referred to as Brachycephalic syndrome or abbreviated BAOS, is a syndrome that leads to respiratory distress in the affected breeds of dogs (CIDD). Brachycephalia is best described as a chondrodysplasia that has been a product of selected breeding of domesticated breeds of dogs and cats (Koch). Breed standards often encourage and require these negative anatomical features,…

Growing up dogs have always been around me, and we’ve had many dogs, and a few cats, over the years. Here 's the stories of a few. The first dog I ever met was Shala. She was a chow chow mix and my mother’s dog a long time before I was born. She was the sweetest dog you’d ever meet, though I was young when we had her so I don 't remember much. When we moved out to New Mexico in 2004 she came with me and my mom, which must 've really been hard for both of them since we were driving from florida.…

Understanding A Dog's Lifespan: How Long Can Dogs Live? Most households have considered owning a pet or two. Most of the dogs then were mainly used to help secure the home which is why it was most common to see large breed of dogs. But for the past years, you may have noticed how toy dogs have become extremely popular. Some famous toy dogs which are owned by celebrities have been featured on various television shows and shared how extravagant the lives of these dogs have become. From wearing…