What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Shih Tzu Pregnancy?
shih tzu dans la neige image by Jeff LEONARD from Fotolia.com jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.co.uk/images/a06/13/bu/signs-symptoms-shih-tzu-pregnancy_-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); Shih Tzus make great family pets The Shih Tzu breed of dogs come from the palaces of ancient China. Now the toy dogs are favored as family pets. They weigh about 10 to 12 pounds and are very open and loving. Shih Tzus usually have a litter of two to five puppies, which sell for $300 to $500 on average, with show pups selling for over $1,000. Shih Tzus have a gestation period between 57 and 67 days. While a veterinarian can officially confirm a pregnancy through palpating the uterus or doing an ultrasound, there are signs and symptoms you can watch for at home for a Shih Tzu’s pregnancy Early Signs and Symptoms Early symptoms of Shih Tzu pregnancy resemble early symptoms of human pregnancy. Shih Tzus will have a decrease in appetite. This is