I "inherited" my late father's two Shih Tzus about a month ago.

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20. The vet will only see my 8 lb dog if I am present.

They are not able to draw blood or anything unless I am with her.
Two vet techs and the vet cannot get a blood draw on an 8 lb dog without my presence.

My dog will only settle down at the vet's if I am standing next to her.
And only let them draw blood if I am talking to her and making over her.
She is sweet as pie with me, adorable and dotes on me.
Loves my two female neighbors and daughter to pieces.

Other people messing with her or strange large males approaching me,
she is not happy. She is very protective of me.

A friend of mine has a male Maltese. And he will let anybody do anything to him,
especially if there is a treat involved.