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ladies and Gentlemen let's talk about
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the shiu that adorable little fluff ball
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that looks like it just emerged from a
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cloud of cotton candy with their big
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eyes cute little faces and a personality
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that could charm the socks off a statue
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these dogs are beloved by many but
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before you rush out to adopt one of
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these pint-sized companions let's break
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down the 12 pros and cons of owning a
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sheetsu get ready for some laughs and
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maybe a few o really moments
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Pros one perfect for apartment living
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first off let's talk about size shius
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are small standing about 12 in tall
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making them ideal for apartment dwellers
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they don't need a mansion to roam around
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they're perfectly content curling up in
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your lap while you binge watch your
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favorite shows who needs a yard when you
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have a cozy couch two affectionate
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companions these little guys are known
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for their affectionate nature they were
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bred to be Companions and they take that
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job seriously if you want a dog that
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will shower you with love and follow you
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around like a furry shadow look no
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further they're like that friend who
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always wants to cuddle except this one
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won't judge you for eating an entire
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yourself three low exercise
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requirements if you're not into long
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runs or hikes Rejoice sheet toos don't
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require much exercise a few short walks
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each day are usually enough to keep them
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happy perfect for those days when your
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idea of exercise is getting up to grab
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snacks from the kitchen four hyp
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allergenic coats for those of you with
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allergies she choose can be a great
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option they have hypoalergenic coats
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which means less shedding and dander
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floating around your home you can
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finally invite friends over without
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worrying about them sneezing all over
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your living room five great with kids
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and other pets shus are known for being
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friendly and gentle making them
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excellent family pets they get along
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well with children and other animals
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it's like having a built and playmate
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for your kids just make sure they don't
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mistake the dog for a toy six long
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lifespan shetos generally have a long
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lifespan often living 12 to 16 years or
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more that means you get to enjoy their
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company for a long time unless they
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decide to steal your heart and run away
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with it cons now that we've covered the
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delightful aspects of owning a shayu
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let's flip the coin and discuss the cons
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the quirks that might make you think
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twice seven stubbornness in training
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let's get real sh2 can be quite stubborn
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you might find yourself negotiating with
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a furry little dictator who thinks sit
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means I'll sit when I feel like it
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training requires patients otherwise
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prepare for some hilarious yet
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exasperating moments when they decide to
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completely eight grooming
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needs those beautiful coats come at a
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price grooming if you want to maintain
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that luxurious fur expect to spend some
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time brushing and bathing them regularly
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at least every few weeks if you thought
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your hairdresser was expensive wait
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until you see your dog groomers bill
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difficulties let's face face at house
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breaking a shiu can be challenging their
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small bladders mean they need frequent
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potty braks and they might not always
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wait for you to take them out you might
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find yourself cleaning up more messes
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than you'd like like having an untrained
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toddler in the house 10 prone to health
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issues like many purebred dogs sh tuus
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can be susceptible to health problems
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such as eye issues respiratory problems
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and skin allergies you might find
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yourself at the vet more often than
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you'd like goodbye savings account it's
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like having another child who constantly
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checkups 11 sensitivity to
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heat with their flat faces comes the
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downside of overheating shuzu can
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struggle in hot weather due to their
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brachy calic structure you'll need to
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keep them cool during summer months than
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doggy air conditioning or ice packs it's
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like having a dog that requires more
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climate control than your house 12
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potential for excessive barking while
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while they're generally quiet dogs some
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shetu can be prone to barking if not
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properly trained if you live in an
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apartment or have close neighbors be
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prepared for some awkward moments when
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your pup decides it's time to announce
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every delivery truck or passer
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by so there you have it the 12 pros and
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cons of owning a sheet tasu they're
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Charming little creatures with quirks
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and challenges that make them truly
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unique companions if you're ready for
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the adventure that comes with owning one
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of these lovable fluff balls go ahead
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and welcome one into your home just
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remember remember love them fiercely but
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keep those grooming tools handy thank
