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![shih tzu puppy](/toy_dog_breeds/images/shih_tzu_puppy_v06.jpg) |
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![height of a shih tzu dog](/images/sz1_5ht.gif) |
group: toy |
height: 9-11"
/ 22.86-27.94 cm |
types: |
weight: 9-16
lbs / 4.08-7.25 kg |
colors: |
any |
physical traits: |
profuse hair, resembles
a silky threaded mop |
hair type: |
luxurious, dense, long
flowing, doublecoated |
personality/
temperament: |
friendly, trusting, outgoing,
affectionate, loyal, hardy, alert, lively, happy, devoted,
trusting, energetic, playful, arrogant, loves to be pampered |
maintenance/
special needs:
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high, constant grooming
to keep from matting, protect from heat and cold, protect
from overeating |
nickname: |
'chrysanthemum-faced dog' |
origination: |
Tibetan Mountains, China,
possibly a cross of Tibetan dogs and ancestors of Pekingese |
bred for: |
royalty |
identifying traits: |
hair on nose grows upward
and is tied up at the top of its head |
ideal for: |
house pet, family, companionship,
city or country life, watchdog, other pets, any climate |
good with kids? |
yes, but supervise because
of size |
life expectancy: |
13-14 yrs |
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of interest: |
hair grows off the face
in all directions |
kennel clubs: |
akc-(toy
dog group), fci-(Tibetan breeds dog group), uk-(utility dog
group), ankc, nzkc-(nonsporting dog group), ukc-(companion
dog group) |
rescues: |
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![photo of a shih tzu](/toy_dog_breeds/images/shih_tzu_v06.jpg) |
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