Shih Tzu
A.K.A. :Chinese Lion Dog, Chrysanthemum Dog, Shih-Tzu
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Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
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Playful
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Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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Overview: | The Shih Tzu is a sweet and playful family companion. He's bolder than his small size suggests, but gets along well with strangers and other animals. |
Breed Group: | Toy |
Weight (lbs): | 9-16 |
Height (in): | 8-11 |
Colors: | Any. |
Coat: | Coat- Luxurious, double-coated, dense, long, and flowing, can be slightly wavy. |
Character: | Shih Tzus are an independent breed, known for their intelligent and lovable nature. They are one of the most sociable and outgoing breeds, and rarely bark. |
Temperament: | This breed gets along with other household pets and children. |
Care: | The Shih Tzu requires a great deal of grooming care. Its coat must be combed daily and special treatment may be needed for the ears and eyes to keep them clean. Pets may be clipped. |
Training: | This breed can be somewhat stubborn, so consistency is a key to proper training. |
Activity: | Shih Tzus are contented with short walks. |
Country of Origin: | China |
Health Issue: | This breed tends to wheeze and snore. They are also prone to ear, eye, and respiratory problems, along with spinal disc disease. |
Life Expectancy: | 10-14 |
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Boy Shih Tzu puppy
$850
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Tcups blue eyes AKC Chinese Imperial
$1,200
Puppy will be posted for sale on my website, please visit or contact me for pricing, photos and videos. $600 is the required deposit to reserve any of my puppy. Puppies will have...
Boy Shih Tzu puppy
$850
*PAYMENTS: For payment or deposits, I do not accept checks, money orders, or cashier checks. I do take electronic payments (Venmo, zelle, cash app, PayPal) and all major credit...
Tiny shih tzu
$1,100
Beautiful shihtzu puppy. BBB Accredited Breeder with A+ Rating for over 12 years. Highly Veterinarian recommended with many references at your request. Professional Breeder of 25...
Shih Tzu Male
$695
Dark brown with white markings, a beautiful puppy, very sweet natured, loves to be held and loved, very loyal non shedding, and very little grooming. Will be small around 8...
Shih Tzu Male
$650
Dark sable, cute, cute, full of spanking, playful, and very sweet, loves attention, non shedding. Great family pet and great with childrenor other pets. CKC REG call or text...
Shih tzu
$900
We have more babies without wanting to, we didn't watch her and she got pregnant again. If you really want one to your family they’re the best...
Bubbles CKC Mirco Shih Tzu
$1,250
Hello! Welcome to CE Royal Shih Tzu, we only breed the highest-quality Shih Tzu All our Shih Tzu are Five weeks old and are quickly adopted. Bubbles is a micro Shih Tzu, which...
Buttercup CKC Shih Tzu
$1,250
Hello! Welcome to CE Royal Shih Tzu, we only breed the highest-quality Shih Tzu. All our Shih Tzus are Five weeks old and are quickly adopted. We are a trustworthy breeder free of...
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