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Description: The Shih Tzu is considered a toy
breed of dog. The Shih Tzu weighs between 9 and
14 pounds and reaches about 10 inches at the
shoulder. This beautiful breed has a long, silky
coat that reaches the ground. The coat can be
grey and white, gold, black, red and white, or
black and white. The muzzle is short and sports a
long beard and moustaches. The dog's tail curls
up over its back. The Shih Tzu should be a
muscular, compact dog. This breed is also called
the Chrysanthemum Dog or the Tibetan Lion Dog.

History: The Shih Tzu is a very old breed of dog
that traces its lineage back to the Lhaso Apso of
Tibet. It was considered to be a sacred dog and
housed in temples there. It was eventually taken
to China where it became a court favorite. The
Chinese royal house particularly favored these
dogs and the original stock was crossed with the
Pekingese to produce the dog that is familiar
today. The Chinese refused to allow any dog out
of the country for many years. The first dog only
made their way to England in the 1930s.

Temperament: The Shih Tzu is a friendly dog with
what many consider to be a regal bearing. This is
a happy dog with a great deal of personality.
They are lapdogs and are most content when lying
in the lap of one of their human friends. This
breed loves to be with its human family and gets
along well with children and other dogs. They do,
however, have an obstinate side that can make
training somewhat difficult.

Health Issues: A very serious health concern with
this dog breed is a condition called Renal
Dysplasia. This is probably a genetic ailment
that causes the kidneys to eventually stop
working. They can also develop bladder and kidney
stones, which are treatable. This breed can also
experience spinal problems because of its long
back. Because of their short faces, they can also
have breathing problems and often snore or wheeze.

Grooming: Although the Shih Tzu has what is
considered to be a hypoallergenic coat, grooming
is going to be an important part of this dog's
maintenance. The long coat needs to be brushed
every day. Many owners tie the hair on the dog's
head up into a topknot. The eyes of this dog are
delicate and should be cleaned every day. Most
are kept as pets and are given a puppy cut for
ease of care.

Living Conditions: The Shih Tzu is a perfect dog
for an apartment, as well as for a house. This
dog loves to play inside so only short walks are
needed to maintain its condition. This breed
enjoys being near its family and can experience
separation anxiety. This dog wants to be a member
of the family. This puppy or dog should
definitely be protected from extremes of
temperature and, despite its long coat, must be
allowed to sleep indoors.

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