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Shih Tzu Stats

Country of Origin: Tibet
Group: Toy
Use today: Companion
Life Span: 12 to 14 years
Color: All colors are permissible
Coat: Luxurious, double-coated, dense, long, and flowing, with hair on top of head tied up
Grooming: Brush twice weekly or more; bathe weekly. Keep face washed, hair out of eyes, nails trimmed and ears cleaned. A professional groomer can maintain the dog in one of several convenient clips
Height: 11 inches
Weight: 9 to 16 pounds
Shih Tzu Profile

Lively and lovely, the Shih Tzu (pronounced shidzoo) enjoys a good walk and a good talk with its people. Bred as a companion for at least 2,000 years, this little "lion dog" is happy and outgoing, with a friendly, trusting attitude beneath the slightly arrogant appearance. Their origin is unknown, but Shih Tzu were developed in China, where they were favorites at the imperial court. During the 1920s, the first pair was brought to England. More imports followed, and the breed became well established there. Its popularity spread to continental Europe and to North America, where it now enjoys a tremendous following. This is an elegant, long-coated breed measuring about 11 inches at the shoulder. All colors are acceptable, but a white forehead blaze and tail tip is highly prized. Daily brushing is essential. The breed makes an excellent pet for apartment dwellers and is fond of children who are old enough to handle it carefully.


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