Lion Cut
Indeed, lions are huge cats, but there are some dog breeds that could pull off a lion cut. This haircut, just like the teddy bear cut, concentrates on the hair around the Shih Tzu’s face.
Nevertheless, this haircut is better paired with a short cut on the whole body, commonly trimmed to approximately a couple of inches in length.
With this cut, the Shih Tzu’s hair around his face is styled in a mane-like manner around the face and his head.
Sometimes, this haircut could include a trimmed tail and a tuft at the tip to make it look like a lion’s tail. The general effect is that your dog resembles a small and cuddly lion.
The lion cut is a relatively easy cut to keep since most of the Shih Tzu’s fur is kept short. However, make it a point to keep up with your Shih Tzu’s hair around the face to prevent tangles and stray hairs that could poke your dog in the eyes and result in irritation or even infection.
Practical Top Knot
When you picture a Shih Tzu in your mind, chances are high that the pup would be donning the classic top knot, also referred to as the iconic Shih Tzu hairstyle.
The practical top knot is easily formed by getting some of your pup’s hair together at the top of his head and tying it with a hairclip or a rubber hairband.
With this cut, the hair is supposed to cascade down, even though when it is partnered with shorter haircuts, the top knot could be kept shorter as well.
A practical top knot is an ideal way to keep annoying stray hairs out of your pup’s eyes.
You could even use your Shih Tzu’s top knot to define her personal style; include a braid or two, or other creative styles that you could whip up.
