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Breed Info - Shih Tzu

Shih Tzu puppy
Shih Tzu dog
Overview
Breed Group
Toy
Size
Small
How much exercise?
Up to 1 hour per day
Length of coat
Long
How much grooming?
Every day
Sheds? 
Yes
Town or Country
Either
Type of home
Apartment
Minimum Garden Size
Small/Medium
Lifespan
Over 10 Years

Description
Outgoing, affectionate, playful
The roots of the Shih Tzu are in Tibet but it was developed in China, where dogs like these lived in the imperial palaces. After China became a republic in 1912, examples of the breed found their way to the West, though the first recorded importation to the UK was not until 1931. It was recognised as a breed separate from other Oriental breeds in 1934 and granted a separate register by the Kennel Club in 1940, with challenge certificates on offer from 1949.

People tend to get confused between the Lhasa Apso and the Shih Tzu, but the breeds differ in both conformation and temperament. The breed standard calls for the maximum height of the Shih Tzu to be just 1.2 centimetres (½ inches) more than that of the Lhasa Apso. The chrysanthemum look to the Shih Tzu’s head is most appealing, and this is caused by the hair growing upwards on the bridge of the nose. His long coat requires regular attention, but is not difficult to keep in good order with regular grooming.
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Temperamentally, the Shih Tzu is a bouncy character and very outgoing. A complete extrovert and full of infectious enthusiasm, he makes a delightful companion who is happy to be part of any family.

AKC Breed Info - Shih Tzu
FCI Breed Standard - Shih Tzu
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  • Breed Info
    • Breeds - A >
      • Akita Inu
      • Alaskan Malamute
      • Alsatian (German Shepherd)
      • American Staffordshire Terrier
      • Argentine Dogo
    • Breeds - B >
      • Basenji
      • Basset Hound
      • Beagle
      • Belgian Malinois
      • Bichon Frise
      • Border Collie
      • Boston Terrier
      • Boxer
      • Bull Terrier
      • Bulldog (British, English)
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      • Cane Corso
      • Chihuahua
      • Chow Chow
      • Cocker Spaniel
      • Corgi (Pembroke Welsh)
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      • Dachshund
      • Dalmatian
      • Doberman Pinscher
      • Dogo Argentino
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      • German Shepherd
      • Golden Retriever
      • Great Dane
      • Husky (Siberian)
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      • Jack Russell Terrier
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      • Miniature Bull Terrier
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      • Pomeranian
      • Poodle
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      • Rottweiler
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      • Samoyed
      • Shiba Inu
      • Shih Tzu
      • Siberian Husky
      • St. Bernard
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      • Thai Ridgeback
      • Weimaraner
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      • Yorkshire Terrier
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