Shih Tzu News UK membership information

Membership requires a username and password for which you will be expected to make a donation. The suggested donation is £1 per month. After running costs have been taken out the excess will be used for the good of the breed. Initially to support the current research on Renal Dysplasia and for prize money in Special Beginners classes. Details of donations to good causes will be posted here.

If you are in the UK and are using a UK credit/debit card please use the Nochex button to donate securely by debit/credit card. Your username and password will be emailed to you. If you require further information please email sue@suethatcher.freeserve.co.uk

IIf you are not in the UK and in a country not covered by PayPal you can make an equivalent donation to a local Shih Tzu "good cause" of your choice. For further further information please email bakalo@btinternet.com

What are the benefits of online membership?
Members will be allowed access to,amongst other content, the following:-

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CC Winners from 1998 - 2005, with photograph, extended pedigrees and some with video clips.

Show Results from 1998 - 2005 with photos, critiques where available (from 2001 on) and some video footage

Judges list Championship show judges from 1998 onwards and which dogs they gave the CC to (now complete), Entry form to print and use, Classification, UK dog show classes classification, Forthcoming Events, Championship Show dates, judges & closing dates

Entry form to print and use *tip* - this is a Word document. You can open it in Word, fill in your details and save it. When you want to do an entry just print a copy, sign it and post it

Video handling seminar

General Interest

Blank Pedigree Form to print & use table format or tree format (includes place for a photo) *tip* - These are Word documents. You can open in Word, fill in the details and print multiple copies.

House Training Your new Puppy - Word document to print for your puppy buyers

Genetics Glossary - a-z of genetic terms and link to free genetics CD ROM

Regular Columns & Articles such as Tzutales - Having set the alarm clock for 06:00, you can imagine how quickly I had to throw myself and the two little people together when I woke at 07:30........read more

e-books A selection of e-books to download or read online including, Two Years In The Forbidden City by Princess Der Ling. First Lady in Waiting to the Empress Dowager. 1911 - text only & The Lhassa Lion Dog (Shih-Tzu) by by Madame Lu Zee Yuen Nee - illustrated

Articles of Historical Interest, including1938 Chinese Standard, Crufts 1974 critique, judge Arnold Leadbitter

Fun Cross-stitch Shih Tzu cross-stitch pattern. Jigsaw puzzles - 20 totally addictive java jigsaws of Shih Tzu. To solve just click and drag the pieces with the mouse. You choose the level of difficulty, from a quick and simple puzzle of 6 pieces, to a challenging 247 piece cut.