The Discovery Period: Around 15 Months. âDiscoveryâ refers to the time period New Jersey courts grant the parties to gather all the evidence necessary to litigate a claim and proceed to trial. Discovery begins the date the first answer is filed or 90 days after the first defendant is served, whichever occurs first. For employment cases, the discovery period is a generous fifteen months. As a plaintiff pursuing a lawsuit, this may seem like an enormous amount of time.
Quick Answer. The Shih Tzu's average life span is 15 or 16 years, but it can range from 10 to 18 years. Females usually live longer than males. Regular veterinary care, good weight control and spaying or neutering improve a Shih Tzu's chances of living a long and healthy life. Continue Reading.
One interesting element to note is that the Shih Tzu, in general and per breed standards, is not that much taller than the Yorkie to its left. However, the dog is comparatively much bigger in regard to weight...9-16 pounds compared to 4-7.This is because of the body shape and construction. The Yorkie has a long, straight back. The Shih Tzu is more compact....he has shorter legs and while a shorter back, making for a more compact, almost square dog.ut then at the age of 4 to 5 months, the dog may grow quite a bit. Therefore, unless your Tzu is having eating issues such as refusing to eat, most owners should not be concerned about growth during this time. It is an up and down time...and it is most difficult to know what the ending adult size will be.