Other Names
Chrysanthemum Dog, Foo dog |
Origin
China,1600's. This Breed is most likely a cross between tibetan dogs & the pekingese |
Use
This breed today is used as a companian animal |
Life Expectancy
This breed can live as long as 12-14 Years of age |
Weight & Height
8 to 16 pounds & 8 to 11 inches tall |
Known Health Problems
Alleriges, eye problems, renal disease, von willebrand's disease, cleft palate. |
Physical Description
Small, sturdy, wellbalanced dog that is slightly longer then it is tall. compact but with substance and arrogant carriage. The head is round and broad with eyes set wide apart. Snout is short and square with broad jaw. Ears are large and drop and the tail is set high and curls over the back. |
Temperment
This breed usually gets along well with children & other dogs. |
Living Conditions
This breed will do ok living in an apartment. They tend to do ok in both hot & cold climates |
Grooming
This breed requires lots of brushing weekly to help keep its long coat from becoming tangled. The fur on top of the head is usually pulled up to help keep the hair out of their eyes. You can have their fur clipped by a groomer to have a shorter length which will not require as much attention as a coat that is left long |
Exercise
Low activity level. This breed requires a minimum amount of exercise |
Coat Texture
double coated with a dense, long, flowing outer coat. |
Coat Colors
This breeds coat comes in many colors |
Puppies
Shih Tzu's will usually birth 2-4 puppies per litter. They can have difficulties delivering puppies because of their small size and may require a c-section. |
Recognition
Continental Kennel Club
American Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
American Pet Registry
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Canadian Kennel Club
National Kennel Club |
