Shih Tzu

Whether your buying a new dog or simply looking for a shelter that will help you adopt a new pet, Insurance4Britain.com is the place to look for all your pet and pet insurance needs.

The Shih Tzu meaning "Lion Dog", in Chinese, originated in China. It is also said to be the oldest & smallest of the Tibetan holy dogs. Its lion-like look is associated with the Tibetan Snowlion, also giving it the nickname "Tibetan temple dog". It is also often known as the "Xi Shi quan", based on the name of Xi Shi, regarded as the most beautiful woman of ancient China, along with the Chrysanthemum Dog, because its face resembles the flower. They are alert & active, fantastic as a family pet, requiring minimal exercise but frequent grooming. Their lifespan is considered to be 13-14 years.

Make sure that you have adequate cover for your dogs, this should cover aspects like - emergency hospitalization and long term treatment costs for your pet. Accidents are more common than most people might think and we would like to know that you have done everything you can to protect yourself.

Pet Insurance versus Savings

Sometimes, with all the bills going out each month, we look to see what we can do to cut down on our expenses. Sometimes we think it will be a good idea to cancel our direct debit for our Dog Insurance and put the money away...

Pet Insurance Quotes

You never know when your pet may become ill or have an accident that could result in an unexpected trip to the vet's. Thankfully you can take out Asda Pet Insurance from just £3.92* a month for a cat and £7.35* for a dog. So having Asda Pet Insurance could be a great way to protect your pet and your pocket! *Based on Value cover. 10% of Asda customers paid this price between January and November 2009.