The Shih tzu breed

Before taking a close look at the Shih Tzu temperament it only make sense to have a general understanding of the Shih Tzu breed.  The Shih Tzu is a very small size dog that was bred in Tibet as a lap dog and for royal companionship in ancient china. However the Shih Tzu can now be seen participating in agility competition and dog sports.

The Shih Tzu is a purebred that is recognized by kennel clubs such as the American kennel club (AKC). It weighs between 4-7.5 grams and 8-11 inches tall for both the male and female; life span of 10-16 years. The Shih Tzu has a long flowing double coat consisting of a long silky top coat and a feathery under coat that will simply not stop growing. The Shih Tzu coat grows very quickly flowing all the way to the floor and if not brushed regularly it will easily tangle. A show dog Shih Tzu must keep the flowing long coat and may only be trimmed for neatness otherwise the coat may be cut short which is popularly referred to as a puppy cut.

Shih Tzu Temperament: Find Out Shih Tzu’s Natural Disposition

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