How to Puppy Cut a Shitzu

A puppy cut is designed to make the dog look more like a puppy. Shih Tzu dogs have very thick hair making it possible to easily shape it to achieve this effect. For example, it is possible to make the legs look thicker than they actually are by trimming the hair to the desired thickness and then by fluffing it up. However, giving a Shih Tzu a hair cut requires that the dog has been trained to stay still during the process.

Things You'll Need

  • Clippers
  • Thinning shears
  • Round shears
  • Dog shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Dog hair comb
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Instructions

    • 1

      Run thinning shears or clippers up between the Shih Tzu's eyes.

    • 2

      Shave and clip the hair around the Shih Tzu's anus and genitals.

    • 3

      Do a rough clip all over, except for the head and tail, to the desired thickness that you want.

    • 4

      Wash and dry the Shih Tzu. Then comb thoroughly.

    • 5

      Go over the Shih Tzu again with clippers to get a smoother finish.

    • 6

      Trim the tail. Pull the hair towards you and cut about half an inch off using straight shears.

    • 7

      Comb the hair over the feet and trim around the foot with round shears.

    • 8

      Fluff up the hair on the hocks and trim down with straight shears.

    • 9

      Fluff up the hair on the legs and trim down with straight shears.

    • 10

      Round the hair on the ears. Typically, this is kept longer than the beard.

    • 11

      Comb the hair over the eyes and trim with thinning shears.

    • 12

      Trim the beard by rounding it to the ears.