Shih tzus will only be allowed to have their hair tied in a topknot with a plain elastic band Rob Stothard for The TimesPlacing a bow on a shih tzu’s head could become an unlikely act of resistance at Crufts this year after breeders were told to steer clear of the practice. Pat Maule, a judge at the dog show, which opens in Birmingham today, said in a Facebook post that she would refuse to consider shih tzus wearing adornments of any sort. Her request for “plain elastic band holding the topknot only please” was made in accordance with new regulations from the Kennel Club, which runs the show. However, many of the owners planning to exhibit their dogs, particularly those from overseas, have reacted angrily to the rule, introduced in November. Kathy Garcia, from Rancho Palos Verdes, in California, said: “The self-righteousness and the overall UK arrogance…

Source: The Times March 09, 2017 00:01 UTC