Moe Tied For 3rd Top Shih Tzu Puppy In Canada For 2007
Welcome To Loghavens Kennel
Welcome and thanks for visiting Loghavens Kennel's brand new site on the world wide web!! Loghavens Kennel was started in March 2006 by it's founder Earla Moore who is based out of Rice Point, Prince Edward Island. I have always had a love for animals & in 2006 I decided to take things to the next level with the creation of Loghavens which features my own championship bred Shih Tzu's!!
Starting out from scratch I began the journey by purchasing a small puppy from Jeanette Whelan of Jenric's Kennel based out of Newfoundland who has an extensive history with championship bred puppies. The puppy's name was Kyitsha and came from a long line of champions! Shortly after I aquired Kyitsha I purchased yet another fine dog from this Jenric's line named Moe. Since then the awards & achievements continue to pour in and both dogs have achieved their own championship status in the dog show world!
I am now an active member of the Canadian Kennel Club as well as the Canadian Shih Tzu Club. All my dogs are home raised and that will also be the case for future litters. I am the owner, groomer & handler for all of Loghavens puppy's. I personally want to take the time to send out a special thanks to Jeanette Whelan of Jenric's Kennel for giving me the opportunity to share in the love of the Shih Tzu breed and be a part of all that is special. Thank you for your continued support, I could have never have got here without you!!
Also I would like to thank both Jody and Lynn for all their help and support with the many duties that come with show dogs. I would also like thank my son Mark for getting us started and to Jason for creating this website for Loghavens!
Picture of our awards won at the last dog show in Charlottetown, PE.
About Shih Tzu's
History
The Shih Tzu has been around for a long time. The Shih Tzu was bred to bark when people or animals approached the palace of the Emperor of China: this is allegedly to alert people to the presence of unwanted visitors. It is believed that this ornamental breed was created by breeding the Bei-jing gou (Pekingese) with a Tibetan dog breed, the Lhasa Apso. Recent DNA analysis confirms that this is one of the oldest breeds of dog. The Shih Tzu is also known as the Chinese/Tibetan Lion Dog or the Chrysanthemum Dog. It is called the chrysanthemum dog because its face looks very much like the flower.
Professor Ludvic von Schulmuth studied canine origins by studying the skeletal remains of dogs found in human settlements as long as ten thousand years ago. The Professor created a genealogical tree of Tibetan dogs that shows the "Gobi Desert Kitchen Midden Dog", a scavenger, evolved into the "Small Soft-Coated Drop-Eared Hunting Dog". From this dog evolved the Tibetan Spaniel, Pekingese, and Japanese Chin. Another branch coming down from the "Kitchen Midden Dog" gave rise to the Papillon and Long-haired Chihuahua and yet another "Kitchen Midden Dog" branch to the Pug and Shih Tzu.
James E. Mumford described the breed in an American Shih Tzu magazine, giving a picture of the versatile character of the Shih Tzu: "Nobody knows how the Ancient Eunuchs managed to mix together…And now here comes the recipe: A dash of lion, several teaspoons of rabbit, a couple of ounces of domestic cat, one part court jester, a dash of ballerina, a pinch of old man (Chinese), a bit of beggar, a tablespoon of monkey, one part baby seal, a dash of teddy bear and the rest dogs of Tibetan and Chinese origin."
Appearance
The Shih Tzu characterized by its long, flowing double coat; sturdy build; intelligence; and a friendly, energetic, lively attitude. In breeding all coat colors are allowed. The Shih Tzu's hair can be styled either in a short summer cut, or kept long as is compulsory for conformation shows. Shih Tzu do not have fur like many other breeds; they have hair similar to a human's. Instead of shedding, Shih Tzu lose hair gradually, much like humans lose hair in the shower or while grooming.
The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) Shih Tzu breed standard calls for the dog to have a short snout, large eyes, and a palm-like tail that waves above its torso. The ideal approximate height at withers is from 9 to 10 1/2 inches. The dog should stand no less than 8 inches and not more than 11 inches tall. The Shih Tzu should never be so high stationed as to appear leggy, nor so low stationed as to appear dumpy or squatty. Regardless of size or gender, the Shih Tzu should always be solid and compact, and carry good weight and substance for its size range.
