BREEDER’S FORUM Shih tzu by Janet danner
1. Tell us Three conformaTion characTerisTics you consider criTical in your breeding program. Head type, density of bone and pleasing personality are most important to me. 2. WhaT dog ThaT you bred have you been mosT exciTed abouT? BIS BISS GCH Dancee Moonlight Fashion ROM and her daughter, MBIS BISS GCH Dancee I’ve Got A Secret At Purple Jade. The proof is in the consistency. 3. To daTe, WhaT has been your high poinT as a breeder? To have finished an entire litter (5) and almost not being able to tell them apart! 4. WhaT is your peT peeve in The shoW/breeding World? Gossip and envy among competitors. 5. is There a grooming secreT you Would like To share? Brush, brush, brush bodies and wash, wash, wash faces!
6. do you inbreed, linebreed or ouTcross? I tend to linebreed most of the time and occasionally outcross. 7. Where do you house your dogs and Whelp your biTches? Puppies are born in my bedroom and stay there the first week. My grown and cutdown dogs live in the kitchen. 8. your ThoughTs on selling peTs versus shoW prospecTs? I would prefer to sell pets as I know they will have a pampered life. 9. aT WhaT age do you reTire your breeding biTches? I do not breed after 6 years of age, then they are spayed. “the proof is in the CONSISTENCY.”
by riChard paQUette
1. Tell us Three conformaTion characTerisTics you consider criTical in your breeding program. Many may not consider TEMPERAMENT a conformation characteristic, but it is the most essential component of Shih Tzu breed type. Without the outgoing personality and friend- ly demeanor you do not have that tail wagging disposition or the correct Shih Tzu style of a proud arrogant dog going around the ring with tail and head held high. Secondly would be the HEAD. Large, broad, round with large round eyes, strong square muzzle with strong wide underjaw and good teeth. Third would be SOUNDNESS. Not only will it result in great effortless movement but will contribute to a healthy dog that will live a long life whether it be a top show dog or family pet.
Sorry I must also add a fourth, TAIL, the characteristic high tail set with typical tea cup tail. Too many dogs have a flat tail with little or no arch. 2. WhaT dog ThaT you bred have you been mosT exciTed abouT? There have been so many over the years. In the 80s, it was “Chase”, Ch Wenrick’s Chassen Rainbows. In the 90s, it was “Woody”, Ch Wenrick’s Hollywood Hit. Both these dogs were not only multi Best In Show and Specialty winners but they were amazing producers and helped stamp the look of Wenrick Shih Tzu. More recently, it was “Clark”, GCh Wenrick’s Hol- lywood Memories; and of course “Panda”, GCh Wen- rick’s Don’t Stop Believing—both are American National Specialty Winners.
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