ADDITIONAL SHIH TZU PICTURES
Family:
Breed Group: Herding
Origin: China
Date of Origin: Ancient
Originally used for: Tibetan holy dog, Companion to the royal court
Used today: Companion
Other Name(s): Chrysanthemum-faced dog
History of the Breed: The foundation stock for the Shih Tsu is believed to come from an ancient small Tibetan dog. These dogs
were introduced to the Chinese court and bred in the Forbidden City of Peking with other dogs including the Pekinese. The word "Shih Tzu"
means "lion" These dogs were favored by the royal family. The Dowager Empress, Tzu Hsi, (1861-1908) is credited with the refinement
of the breed.
The Shih Tzu was registered by the AKC in 1969
General Appearance: A compact, noble, and luxuriously coated toy breed. The head is round and broad between the eyes. The
large round eyes are dark and placed well apart. The ears are large and heavily coated. The muzzle is very short, almost flat and it
is square. The nose is black with broad open nostrils. The body is slightly longer than tall. The chest is broad and deep extending to
the elbow. The tail is carried in a curve well over the back. The body is covered in a long, dense and flowing coat of hair.
Height & Weight:
Height 9-10.5 Inches
Weight 9-16 Pounds
Coat: A double coat with the outer-coat being long, dense and flowing. The topknot is typically tied with a bow to keep the
hair out of the eyes.
Color: Any color
Grooming needs: High, daily brushing.
Temperament of Breed: Playful, calm, gentle and stubborn, they love to be spoiled.
Friendly with children: Yes, better with older children
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Yes
Exercise Level: Low
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, renal dysplasia, liver shunts
Minor: Ear infections
Life Expectancy: 14-15 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 9
First Registered by the AKC: 1969
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CCR, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
American Shih Tzu Club
Shih Tzu Club, UK
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