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Shih Tzu

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Key Takeaways

  • Small breed belonging to the Companion Dogs group, known for typical breed characteristics.
  • Low-energy breed that adapts well to apartment living and relaxed lifestyles.
  • Average trainability; responds well to consistent, positive reinforcement methods.
  • Low-maintenance coat with minimal shedding; suitable for allergy sufferers.

Quick Facts

Group

Companion Dogs

Size

Small

Life Span

10-16 years

Popularity

#20

Puppy Price

$800-$1200

Energy Level

Low

Shedding Level

Minimal

Trainability

Average

Common Names & Aliases

Chrysanthemum DogChinese Lion Dog
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⚖️Shih Tzu Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • Allergy Friendliness:Hypoallergenic breed, ideal for allergy sufferers

  • Shedding Level:Minimal shedding, easy to maintain

  • Affection Level:Exceptionally devoted and affectionate

  • Lifestyle Adaptability:Exceptionally adaptable, thrives anywhere

  • Dog Friendly:Exceptionally social, thrives in multi-dog homes

  • Activity Requirement / Exercise Need:Low exercise requirements, easy to satisfy

Disadvantages

  • Grooming Requirements:Very high maintenance, daily grooming required

  • Child Compatibility:Requires supervision around children

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Price and Availability

Price Range

$800-$1200

If you choose to purchase the Shih Tzu, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders' sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Shih Tzu for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Shih Tzu gets to a happy place.

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Availability

5/5

Availability

Very frequent: The Shih Tzu is quite easy to get. There is a risk of overbreeding, as it is an extremely popular breed.

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History

The Shih Tzu's history goes back to ancient times, and it is steep in mystery and controversy. Recent research suggests that the Shih Tzu is one of the 14 oldest dog breeds in the world, dog bones found in China have proven that the dogs were there as early as 8000 B.C.

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Recognition

Classifications

AKC Classification
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1969 as a Toy breed.
FCI Classification
Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Tibetan breeds section.

This breed is recognized by the following organizations:

American Kennel Club
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Australian National Kennel Council
Canadian Canine Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Continental Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Kennel Club of Great Britain
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry
United Kennel Club
American Canine Association
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Shih Tzu is a great choice for allergy sufferers due to its low-shedding coat.

The Shih Tzu demands daily grooming and frequent professional grooming to maintain coat health.

The Shih Tzu barely sheds at all, perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance coat.

calm and relaxed, requiring only short walks and minimal exercise, making the Shih Tzu ideal for apartment living.

The Shih Tzu is moderately trainable with consistent training and patience, responding well to positive reinforcement methods.

The Shih Tzu is moderately tolerant of children but requires supervision and proper introduction.

The Shih Tzu is exceptionally social with all dogs and thrives in multi-dog environments.

The Shih Tzu requires minimal exercise, content with short walks around the block.

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Shih Tzu Comments, Reviews and Questions

dog fan

2024-06-11

shit

dog fan

2024-06-11

shit

dog fan

2024-06-11

their peices of shits its in the name

L├şvia

2024-04-25

Igen, ez a cikk val├│ban r├ęmes. A shih tzu-nak rohadtul nem alacsony az intelligenci├íja, az m├ís k├ęrd├ęs, hogy n├ęha makacs tud lenni egy kicsit. M├ísodszor, a shih tzu szereti a gyerekeket, ├ęs id┼Ĺseknek is j├│. Nem ├ęrtenek itt a kuty├íkhoz, az bizt

Vukan2013

2023-03-16

Cute

Andrej vajideos

2023-03-15

Cute

Luka videos

2023-03-15

Dope AF

Poppy

2022-03-09

No comment provided.

Varga Vivien

2021-04-17

Szerintem ez kutyaf├╝gg┼Ĺ. R├ít├ęrve arra hogy nem ├ęrz├ękenyek ? Nagyon is! Intelligenciaszint? Az ellenkez┼Ĺj├ęt ├şrta le, az igazs├íg annyi hogy t├Âbbsz├Âr kell neki elmondani / r├ívenni valamit/valamire ill. Nagyon makacsok is tudnak lenni.

Timi

2021-01-28

Tapasztalataim alapj├ín pont a le├şrtak ellenkez┼Ĺje igaz (ugat├ís, harapd├íl├ís). Az intelligenciaszint pedig szerintem egyed f├╝gg┼Ĺ, aki ├ęrt hozz├í, k├Ânnyen tudja nevelni. ├ërdemes lenne hozz├í├ęrt┼Ĺ szerz┼Ĺket alkalmazni.

doggy

2020-11-23

No comment provided.

Zsoca

2020-11-16

├ëber ├ęs jelez de egy├íltal├ín nem ugat├│s fajta, nagyon csendes kutya! Pont az ellenkez┼Ĺj├ęt ├íll├ştja az ├şr├│.

Naomi

2020-11-06

Shih tzus are amazing! I had a shih tzu recently, and are in the process of getting one. She barked only when she needed to go out, and she just loved sitting on the couch with us! Overall, great breed! Go get a shih tzu!

Temesv├ęrin├ę V├íg├│ Jutka

2020-10-11

minden KUTYUS okos, ├ęs ├╝gyes! csak j├│l kell tudni b├ínni vel├╝k.

Natti

2020-09-17

Love the dog breed! Absolutely hate the breakdown on this site. It is so far off. Atrocious. Seriously, I've owned multiple Shih Tzus and this info isn't even close. It contradicts itself even. Other breeds are WAY off too. Just pitiful.

Rhonda

2020-08-15

My current Shih Tzu doesn't bark, LOVES meeting new people, and loves to playing with toys. She's highly intelligent and figures out things very easily, hates being alone, and is just the sweetest little thing. Shih Tzus make great companions!

Kat

2020-06-25

No comment provided.

Kyra

2020-06-17

szinte le h├╝ly├ęzi az ├şr├│ a fajt├ít. Nem alacsony az intelligenci├íja a fajt├ínak , csak ├Ântudatos,├ęs nem beh├│dol├│s fajta ,aki parancsszavakra ugr├íl. ├ľsszess├ęg├ęben ez a cikk egy r├ęmes t├íkolm├íny

Hi

2020-03-25

No comment provided.

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