Shih tzu personality

The breed is not fearful by nature. Interestingly the nature of the Shih Tzu stretches way back into his ancestry. Shih Tzu temperament has been perfected over hundreds of years of being a trusted and trusting companion to human beings.

So it is not just a case of his parents, and his grandparents, making him into the dog he is today. A Shih Tzu is tucked nicely into the bloodline of dogs that have been treated well by humans. He was once a usual gift passed between nobleman and Royalty. He will not let you forget it either.

The multiple generations of human trust and care have molded the confident Shih Tzu temperament that we know and love in the breed today.

As with all dogs if a Shih Tzu has bad experiences he will learn fear. The nurturing aspect of his upbringing will shape his behavior to an extent.

The Temperament of Shih tzu

Positive aspects of this little dogs general nature and behavior are;
• Friendly to strangers
• Good with children
• Gentle and social with other animals
• Low to moderate exercise and training needs
• Laid back in the home
• Tends not to be yappy
• Trainable for food
• Unstoppable loyalty to his family
• Solid and rugged despite being in the toy breed category
Concerns that can arise with the Shih Tzu temperament;
• A stubborn streak if not motivated
• Greediness and a tendency to put on weight
• Can be bossy if allowed
• Can be difficult to housetrain due to lower bladder capacity than some other breeds
• Likes a lot of personal attention and can become demanding if allowed
• Can become ignorant if misunderstood
• May develop protectiveness, he is a surprisingly good guard dog, despite his small size
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