This brand-new series for dog lovers and prospective dog purchasers discusses specific dog breeds in detail, describes each breed's physical traits, history, and behaviour characteristics, and instructs on training methods. The important topics covered include: what to look for when choosing a puppy, living with a dog and understanding breed-specific traits, everyday care, grooming, and exercise, nutrition, health maintenance, and potential breed-specific health problems, training, and play activities.Extra features include sidebars with breed facts and helpful hints, quick tips on training, and 150-to-200 attractive colour photos. A hidden spiral binding ensures that the book will stay open and flat at any desired page. The enclosed DVD presents an informal dog training course for new owners, describing methods for house training, walking dogs on a leash, and teaching obedience to hand signals and vocal commands. The friendly and gentle Shih Tzu is an indoor dog, and should be housed indoors; never in an outdoor kennel.