Temperament: As the sole purpose of the Shih Tzu is that of a companion and house pet, it is essential that its temperament be outgoing, happy, affectionate, friendly and trusting towards all.

At the end of booklet, we’ve included a description of what you can do at home to keep your shih tzu looking and feeling his best. You’ll know what to watch for, and we’ll all feel better knowing …

The history of this little dog is clouded by time and folklore, but it is thought that the Shih Tzu originated in Tibet. It resembles the Tibetan Spaniel, Lhasa Apso and Pekingese, which also …

Three different texts of the Shih made their appearance early in the Han dynasty, known as the Shih of Lû, of Khî, and of Han; that is, the Book of Poetry was recovered from three different …

The Shih Tzu’s unique head and expression distinguish the breed from two other related Oriental breeds, the Lhasa Apso and the Pekingese. Although the Shih Tzu is classified by the …

The parents’ genetic makeup is the most important factor—two average-weight parents will not produce tiny Shih Tzus.

At the end of booklet, we’ve included a description of what you can do at home to keep your shih tzu looking and feeling his best. You’ll know what to watch for, and we’ll all feel better knowing …