<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA: <\/strong>It is possible for allergy sufferers to own a Shih Tzu, but they will need to take extra precautions such as regular grooming, managing the environment, and taking allergy treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Do Shih Tzus drool a lot?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA: Yes<\/strong>, Shih Tzus are known to drool, which can also trigger allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Can regular grooming reduce allergies in Shih Tzus?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA:<\/strong> Regular grooming such as brushing and bathing can help to reduce the amount of dander that Shih Tzus produce, but it is not guaranteed to eliminate allergic reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>How often should Shih Tzus be groomed?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA:<\/strong> Shih Tzus require regular grooming, and it is recommended to brush them at least once a day and have them groomed professionally every 4-6 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Are there any hypoallergenic Shih Tzu mixes?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA: <\/strong>While there is no definitive answer, some Shih Tzu mixes such as the Shih-Poo (Shih Tzu Poodle mix) and the Shih Tzu Maltese mix may produce less dander and be more hypoallergenic compared to purebred Shih Tzus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Will keeping a Shih Tzu outside reduce allergies?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA: No<\/strong>, keeping a Shih Tzu outside is not an effective solution for reducing allergies as it can expose them to other allergens that may worsen symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Can allergy sufferers build up immunity to their Shih Tzu over time?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA: <\/strong>It is possible for some allergy sufferers to develop a tolerance to their Shih Tzu over time, but this is not a guaranteed outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Is a female or male Shih Tzu better for allergy sufferers?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA:<\/strong> There is no difference in allergy sensitivity between male and female Shih Tzus, so the decision should be based on other factors such as temperament and personal preferences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"No, Shih Tzus are not hypoallergenic dogs. They have a long, thick coat that sheds, which can cause allergies in some people. This characteristic makes it difficult to classify Shih Tzu dogs as hypoallergenic. Additionally, Shih Tzus regularly drool and produce urine, both of which can also trigger allergies. However, some people with mild allergies…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":76,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[10],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shihtzupro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shihtzupro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shihtzupro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shihtzupro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shihtzupro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=75"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.shihtzupro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":81,"href":"https:\/\/www.shihtzupro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/75\/revisions\/81"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shihtzupro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/76"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shihtzupro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=75"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shihtzupro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=75"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shihtzupro.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=75"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}