Shih Tzu
People's Republic of China · 10.5 in tall · 10–18 lb · long double coat
Next to the average dog it is grooming-heavy, low-shedding, dog-friendly, and adaptable. Day to day it needs a moderate amount of exercise.
Find out if a Shih Tzu suits youA good fit if…
- you have young children
- there is already a dog at home
- this is your first dog — the scores point to a manageable one
- you would rather not vacuum daily
Think twice if…
- you do not want a grooming routine
Trait profile
Scored 1–5. A blank means the trait is not recorded for this breed.
About the breed
The Shih Tzu (UK: , US: ) is a toy dog or pet dog breed originating from Tibet and believed to be bred from the Pekingese and the Lhasa Apso.— English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
