Mary Barelli Gallagher was Jacqueline Kennedy’s personal secretary from shortly before her marriage to Senator John F. Kennedy through the White House years and afterward for a total of eight years. 

Imperial and Teacup are nick-names for the smaller version of the shih tzu.  They usually are shorter on leg and have cobby little bodies.  They have a very tiny nose.  Imperials are about 7 or 8 lbs. and teacups are 6 lbs. and under.

Ingrid Colwell - A quick glimpse of a woman for all shih tzu fanciers to remember and cherish.

Vaccines are necessary for the health and wellness of your pets.  Too many vaccines are not necessary.  How can a pet owner know what to do?

Hypoglycemia - What to do for it.  How to recognize it.  How to prevent it.  Very common in imperial/teacup shih tzu.  Some items to have on hand before arrival of a new puppy.

Tips about chewing behavior, how to deal with it, not to worry about it, very normal, common to puppies.  HealthyPetNet Life's Abundance All Natural Pet Products

Shih Tzu Grooming, Coat handling basics, superior shampoo from HealthyPetNet.  Imperial and teacup shih tzu are a favorite size for many shih tzu fanciers.

First Imports to British Isles - These Shih Tzu truly looked like a shaggy mess.  It is a wonder they ever become so popular.  It would seem that an un-tidy, un-kept look was the norm.

Shih Tzu were cross bred to Pekingese and Lhasa Terrier.  Legends of management of shih tzu from Chinese history.  Tips on shih tzu management in modern day.

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