Both names refer to the same mixed breed, a cross between a Shi-tzu and a Bichon Feese. The question is, which one is becoming more accepted in the main stream. As far as I can tell the names are interchangable, wiki defines both shichon and zuchon as:
a breed of dog, a cross between a Bichon and a Shih Tzu
We have written about the popularity of the terms Zuchon and Shichon this January based on tecnocrati search and at the time the term Zuchon was winning. Looking at this again it seems to be tied.
Finally, checking out google trends the evidence stacks up agains Zuchon in favor of Shichon.
So, next time you are walking your adorable little teddy bear puppy and someon asks what is it... what's it gonna be - Zuchon os Shichon?
My primary mode of transportation during the summer is my motorcycle. When our little zuchon was a puppy he rode in my backpack. When he started getting bigger (they dont get much bigger than shi tzus) he was too big for the backpack and he did pretty well if I put him on the tank of the motorcycle.
Last summer he got used to riding on the tank of the motorcycle. He stands, or sits, there all by himself. he can balance himself on turns and during stops. The wind doesnt bother him too much, in fact I think he loves to ride on the motorcycle. He is a true motorcycle loving dog.
For safety, when we ride I put him in a harness, i snap a leach on to the harness and tie it around my waist so that in case that he decides to jump he cant go far. He has never slipped off, slipped, or attempted to jump.
However this summer we had a concern about him getting hurt if I crash on the bike. The problem is that if I crash - and i always wear a helmet - he can crack his little doggie skull.
He loves to ride and so do I. Should I make tihs decision for him? Is he really that much worse off than in a car where he'll become a flying zuchon projectile anyway in case of an accident?
your dog in the car video Your dog in the car video is so great!
I make a video show called ULTRA KAWAII (www.ultrakawaii.com). We are making a video that features dogs in cars. We would, love to feature your video of your dog
We would, of course, give you full credit and will include your Youtube username or URL in the video, sending people towards your YouTube page, website, or whatever you want.
What do you think?
Thanks so much, Josh Leo Ultra Kawaii
So I check out the site and there is Monkey - the hero of this zuchon blog, along with other dogs jumping into cars and riding and even driving their owners cars.
Here is the deal with ULTRA KAWAII:
On Ultra Kawaii (Kawaii is Japanese for cute), our simple goal is to showcase the cutest pets on the planet.
How do we find our stars? From you! They’re your pets, silly :)
You send your cutest pet videos, and we share them with the world.
Each week, the two best videos go head-to-head in the show’s finale, the explosive Kama Cutzie!!!
The Ultra Kawaii blog is by and about our creators- that includes YOU!
Plus, the site has snaggables- free downloads- and everything you need to make your own pet videos “ultra” cute.
So being a geek, I spent a bit more time on the site to check out its functionality. I noticed that they had their own flash player, failry unusual and they were seeking advertisers. Clearly a web video channel which must be a part of a bigger company. CORRECT!
WEB VIDEO COMPANY So Ultra Kawaii is a part of a collection of "networks" run by NextNewNetworks. They have several networks, which includes Barely Political. Which I believe created the Obama Girl..
VIRAL Conclusion... Monkey is the next Obama girl? Maybe not, but nice viral networking and video sites by this company. One final note...
So i noticed that the readers of "All about Shichon - or Zuchon - dog generally follow the puppy pictures and puppy video links.
My shichon - Monkey - or as one of my friends yesterday called this blog, the monkey blog, even has his own YouTube channel. But looking at the stats its not conclusive what is more popular, the dog pictures or dog videos.
So I decided to create a poll. Give it a try, let me know. I'll post more of what you want! Puppy porn!
My shichon zuchon (shiizuch) seems to love the car. He likes to stick his head out the car window - just like the big dogs do. Here is a video of our dog sticking his head out the car window while we drive home last night.
From what I have seen most dogs love riding in cars. I have often seen big dogs barking "with joy" with their heads outside of car windows. Our Zuchon also seems to love car rides. Here are some recent pictures - as some of you who take time to comment - ask for more pictures!
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