A lot of people are under the mistaken apprehension that Shih Tzus are hypoallergenic, when in fact they are not and this is why. The simple reason is that humans are in fact allergic to the pet dander and not the actual hair or fur from their dog.

With that being said, because Shih Tzu has hair and not fur they are a much better breed of dog to have as a pet than other breeds.

Some people suffer from allergies who own a Shih Tzu and some don’t, so it really depends on the person but because they have hair rather than fur they are said by many to be hypoallergenic dogs, even though they are not 100%.

There are a number of ways you can keep your dog’s hair silky and make it easy for you to note them down we have listed them here.

Only Give Your Shih Tzu Good Quality Dog Food
To ensure your dog’s hair is kept healthy and silky you need to give them the best food you can afford with the right nutrients included.

Giving them a low-quality meal will exclude the nutrients needed to keep their hair soft and silky, you have probably heard the saying “You get what you pay for” and the same goes for dog food.

Cheap dog food is cheap for a reason and that is because they don’t add the expensive nutrients needed to keep the price down.