The featured photo is Big Boy, the 2007 Shih Tzu National Best of Opposite, a wonderful dog that was bred by a current list member and owned by a current list member.

CH Tuff Stuff’s Big Boy At Olive’s Grove. Bred by Vicki Youngquist. Owned by Michael Shea-Zackin and Richard Zackin. Handled by Zach Watkins. Michael selected this photo as it shows how important the relationship is between the dog and handler. And her comment on the handler “he’s the bestest Big Boy that I’ve ever known” The photo was taken by list member Michele Holop JoiMiShihTzu.

Congratulations to the 2007 Shih Tzu National Best Of Breed- Ch. Hallmark Jolei American Beauty- Owned by Luke & Diane Ehricht.

This is an email list devoted to those who are exhibiting shih tzu dogs in conformation shows, obedience trials, agility trials and other competitive events. It is for people who handle their own dogs (at least some of the time or are in the learning process).

We are here to share information about competing with shih tzu, and we have many international subscribers.

This list is for all ages.

Please, no advertising of puppies for sale (litter announcements/brags fine). We also do not allow inflammatory posts, and subscribers who violate this will be unsubscribed immediately. We also do not want chain letters, virus warnings or other off-topic posts, when possible.

This list was started by the owner of the first shih tzu email list on the internet, along with the largest general email list (shihtzu-l), and there are many other well-experienced shih tzu lovers subscribed.