Well I know where its going, Let me go from the top I have a shih tzu which i show 6 wks ago we added to the family a now 4mth old Lab. We have her because she was being given away from a family when she was 10 wks. Its great they get on, & unfortunately her tail & ears seem to find their way to the labs mouth. Which has now got shorter. Mind you she always has to have something in her mouth. :)  Problem is how can I get a happy medium with the dogs playing & keeping the shih tzu coat. When were out the lab is crated as i can see trouble there. Shes a very happydog.  Help would be appreciated show career on the line.