Xi Tzu bear, when you first look at its name, do you think it is a beautiful bear-like animal? In fact, it is a species of mouse developed from Syrian hamsters through a complicated process. Because of her good looks, she was nicknamed "Xi Tzu" and is quite popular in the pet industry.
However, the Shih Tzu bear is a rare and high-quality variety of hamsters! If you want to choose a pure Shih Tzu bear, please be sure to get the following selection tips.
The first step is to read the basic information
1. Chinese name: Xishi Bear
2. Reproduction method: viviparous
3. Habits: living alone, lying in bed during the day and emerging at night
4. Food habits: Omnivorous
5. Life span: 2~3 years
6. Body temperature: around 37~39 degrees
7. Pregnancy period: 15~ 17 days
Based on the above characteristics, when selecting, you need to focus on its habits and body temperature. In addition, you should also ask clearly when it was born to prevent you from choosing an "elderly rat" that is too old!
The second step is to look at the morphological characteristics
1. Body shape
The Xishi bear’s body length is about 12 to 20 centimeters. The weight is about 90 to 140 grams, and there is a slight difference between male and female rats. Generally, female rats are slightly larger and heavier.
2. Face
The face of the Xi Tzu bear is wider and rounder.
3. Eyes
The eyes of the Xi Tzu bear are black and have no eye circles, and they look bright and bright.
4. Hair
The hair of the Shih Tzu bear is abundant and long. The male Xi Tzu bear has long hair all over its body, and the female Xi Tzu bear has long hair all over its body.
5. Color
Shi Tzu bears have various hair colors, such as gold, white, tiger skin, black, khaki, etc., which are all normal.
6. Claws
The Shih Tzu bear retains the characteristics of its claws left by its ancestors - they have fleshy pads and are very comfortable to touch.
During selection, any deviation from the above content will be disqualified.
The third step is to look at your health
First of all, take a look at what’s in the pet store.Shi Xiong’s living environment. If a Shih Tzu bear is kept in a dirty environment, do not buy it. A Shih Tzu bear in such an environment is relatively unhealthy and can easily become a "week rat".
Secondly, a healthy Shih Tzu bear should have the following performance:
1. The coat is smooth and shiny.
2. The eyes are bright and lively, with no redness, swelling, eye mucus, or protrusion.
3. The nose is pink and there is no secretion.
4. The ears are pink and thin, with clear capillaries, no earwax, no foreign matter, and no odor.
5. If the teeth are yellow and white, it may be due to calcium deficiency. The teeth should fit together properly and the jaw should be clean.
6. The claws are pink and have no scars or chips.
7. The buttocks are clean, with no wet hair or stolen goods. The stool is dry and hard.
If the Shih Tzu bear you are interested in is inconsistent with the above content in any way, it is recommended not to be selected.
Okay, the above is the editor’s sharing. Everyone must master it well to avoid being tricked by unscrupulous merchants! Finally, a friendly reminder: Hybrid Shih Tzu bears are more aggressive due to the instability of various genes. Please pay attention to this when selecting~
