| The Shih Tzu is a very cute dog that only weighs | | | | United States. The Shih Tzu came to the United |
| between eight and eleven pounds. The average height | | | | States with the military officers who brought the |
| of a Shih Tzu is around eight inches. A Shih Tzu is | | | | adorable toy dogs' home as a present. |
| considered to be a small but very sturdy dog. The Shih | | | | There are many benefits to owning a Shih Tzu. A Shih |
| Tzu is often compared to the Lhasa Apso. A Shih Tzu | | | | Tzu is very good around children and around other |
| has a beautiful long-haired coat. Oftentimes the Shih | | | | pets. This type of dog is happiest when kept indoors. |
| Tzu is described as having a "chrysanthemum" face. | | | | The life expectancy of a Shih Tzu is around twelve to |
| The Shih Tzu first originated in China in the early | | | | fourteen years. |
| seventeenth century. The Shih Tzu is a cross | | | | Some Shih Tzu's have been known to have a genetic |
| between the Pekingese and Tibetan Mountain Dog. | | | | kidney disorder. Usually a Veterinarian can determine |
| During World War II the Shih Tzu immigrated to the | | | | the health of your new Shih Tzu puppy. |