The first but not last Shih-Tzu to rule hour household was the queen herself, Ida . But since I hardley gave anybody else any chance to cuddle with her, my mother wanted another one so that she also could get the feeling of having a dog. This was when the princess, Elin joined our family.

Ida wasn’t a big showstar but she is anyway one of the most beautiful Shih-Tzus I ever met - It was her big personality that forever stole my heart!

Ida and Sofi had many lovely years at the dog club nearby, training obedience both as participants and instructors.

"Little sister" Elin was a true sweetheart! And since she actually liked the show, she did very well. She became my first show dog and my first Champion.