He's adorable!

Of course, I'm prejudiced. I have a shih tsu/poodle too.
His name is Bear (Ted E. Bear) He's now 13.



He was 6-7 weeks old when he had his first bath. He got them regularly and he actually likes them. I give him a buzz cut every 8-9 weeks because his hair gets so frizzy and knotted. Potty training wasn't too bad. These little guys are smart, so they learn quickly as long as you are consistent.

I wish I had taught him let me brush his teeth. Small dogs often have a little pocket behind their teeth that collects food, causing a nasty odor. Even after a professional cleaning Bear's breath is pretty bad.

Bear developed diabetes at 9, cataracts and glaucoma right after that. It helps to keep them thin; around 18 pounds.

I think Tux is a cute name.

Mary