I absolutely love Shih Tzu. They are known for their big eyes and cute little noses. They are little charmers and their idea of fun is just sitting with you and hanging out. Shih Tzu are part of Chinese history as they lived as royal lap warmers and were treated like royalty (as they should be). They were kept behind palace walls so they were not even known to the world until the 1930s. They are a product of a cross between a Lhasa Apso and a Peekenise and their name means “little lion”.
Height: 9-11 inches
Weight: 9-16 lbs
Life Span: 10-18 years
Perfect for: someone that is looking for a cute, sweet dog. Not a super athletic dog but still is always down for a nice walk
Good with children: Yes
Good with other dogs: Yes
Training: Easy
Disposition: loving, outgoing
Care level: They do not shed they do need to be groomed every few weeks as their hair grows over their eyes often
Sleeping: In their little bed or in bed with you
Famous persona: Emma Stone
Famous owners of these dogs: Beyoncé, Nicole Richie, Colin Farrell, Mariah Carey and Bill Gates.