The Shih Tzu is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in China as a companion dog. They are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal, and make excellent family pets.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 14–16 years
- Weight
- Male 4–7 kg · Female 4–7 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 20–28 cm · Female 20–28 cm
- Origin
- China
- Coat
- long, long
- Colors
- all colors and combinations permitted, gold, white, black, liver, brindle
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Chrysanthemum Dog
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise30 min per day