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ladies and gentlemen gather around today
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we're diving into the wild world of K-9
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companionship specifically why owning a
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shih tzu might just be one of the most
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questionable decisions you could ever
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make now let's get this straight I'm not
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here to bash dogs I love dogs but shius
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they're like that friend who always
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shows up uninvited and eats all your
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snacks let's get into it one the hairy
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situation first off let's talk about
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hair shetu have enough fur to make a
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whole new dog you could knit a sweater
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for your entire family with the amount
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of hair that comes off these little
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fluff balls and don't even get me
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started on grooming you'll spend more
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time brushing them than you do brushing
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your own teeth it's like having a tiny
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furry roommate who sheds everywhere and
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never pays rent two the Royal attitude
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next we have their attitude shius are
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known for their Regal demeanor they
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strut around like they own the place and
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in their minds they probably do you'll
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find yourself negotiating with a dog
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royalty oh you want to sit on the couch
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sure but only if you bring me my
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favorite toy first it's like living with
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a tiny Diva three the snoring
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Symphony let's not forget about the
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snoring if you thought your partner was
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loud wait until you hear a shiru snore
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these little guys can produce sounds
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chainsaw you'll be lying in bed at night
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wondering if you should call animal
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control or just invest in
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earplugs it's like having a built-in
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sound machine but instead of relaxing
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ocean waves you get a symphony of
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snores four the health
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concerns now let's talk about health
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issues shiu are prone to all sorts of
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problems breathing issues eye problems
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and skin conditions Galore owning one is
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like signing up for a lifetime of vet
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visits and Hefty bills you'll be
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spending more time at the vet than at
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the dog park who knew being a dog parent
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came with so many medical
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expenses five the potty training
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Challenge and then there's potty
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training if you think teaching a toddler
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to use the toilet is hard try getting a
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sheet suit to understand where to go
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they have a knack for picking the most
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inconvenient spots to relieve themselves
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like right in front of your guests or on
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your favorite rug it's like they're
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saying look at me I'm adorable and I
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just ruined your day six The Barking
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Brigade let's address The Barking issue
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shius love to bark they'll bark at
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anything that moves squirrels leaves
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blowing in the wind or even Shadows on
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the wall you'll quickly realize that
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you've adopted a furry alarm system that
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goes off at all hours of the day and
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night your neighbors will either love
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you or hate you there's no in
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between seven the food critic now let's
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talk about their eating habits Shih Tzus
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can be quite picky eaters one day they
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love their kibble the next day it's you
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you'll find yourself catering to their
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whims like they're some kind of canine
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connoisseur oh you don't like chicken
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how about beef no well how about I just
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order takeout eight the lap dog dilemma
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shius are known as lap dogs which sounds
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cute until it becomes an obsession
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you'll never have personal space again
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they'll be glued to your side 24/7
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trying to get up from the couch uh good
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luck you'll need to do some serious
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acrobatics to avoid stepping on your
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your furry shadow nine the fashion
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statement and let's not forget about
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fashion dressing up a shetu is
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practically a requirement because what's
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cuter than a dog in a sweater but here's
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the catch they won't always agree with
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your fashion choices you'll find
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yourself in an epic battle over whether
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they should wear that adorable little
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raincoat or just go oh natural 10 the
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attention seeker sh tsus thrive on
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attention they're like toddlers who need
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constant validation if you dare to
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ignore them for even a second prepare
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for some serious guilt trips and puppy
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dog eyes that could melt
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butterfly speaking of attention shius
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are Social Butterflies they need play
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dates and interactions with other dogs
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constantly or risk turning into little
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tyrants at home so if you're not ready
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for frequent trips to the dog park or
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play dates with other pups think
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twice 12 the commitment
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Factor finally let's talk about
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commitment owning any pet is a long-term
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commitment shius can live up to 15 years
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or more that's right 15 years of
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furballs barking snoring and negotiating
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with a tiny Diva who thinks it runs your
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life in conclusion while shius may have
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their Charming moments those big eyes
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and fluffy coats they come with enough
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quirks and challenges to make even the
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most dedicated dog lover reconsider
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their choice so before you rush out to
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adopt one of these adorable little
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remember sometimes it's better to enjoy
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them from afar like watching reality TV
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instead of living it thank you all for
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listening enjoy your day
