Shih Tzu
Canadian Kennel Club Classification
The Shih-Tzu is classified by the Canadian Kennel Club as being a non-sporting dog.
Origin
Most people credit China as the origins of the Shih-Tzu, but the ancestry is believed to actually be from Tibet. The Shih-Tzu is a cross between a Tibetan temple dog (similar to a Lhasa Apso) and a Pekingese. The frequent interactions between Tibetan and Chinese rulers led to many of these dogs in China given as gifts, therefore, the large number located in China, the Chinese simply finished developing and perfecting the breed. Shih Tzu became publicly popular after the 1920s when General Sir Douglas and Lady Brownrig brought a couple back with them to Britain. The Shih-Tzu is also known as the Chrysanthemum Dog because the hair around the face doesn’t grow in one particular direction. Shih-Tzu got its name from the Chinese meaning “lion dog” referring to the hair around their face resembling a lion’s mane.
Use
The sole purpose of the Shih-Tzu is to be a companion and house pet.
Appearance
The Shi-Tzu is a small dog that measures 28cm to the withers of the dog and around 4-8kg in weight. The coat is double layered
Distinctive Characteristics
Distinctive characteristics of the Shih-Tzu is that it is a
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The Shih Tzu evidently has health issues pertaining to their eyes, so that would be the main heath concern to watch