The Shih Tzu, also affectionately known as the "Lion Dog," boasts a charming personality and a distinctive, flowing coat. With roots in Tibet and China, this compact and robust breed adapts well to indoor living. Shih Tzus feature a spectrum of coat colors, ranging from white and black to gray and gold, often mixed. Their hypoallergenic coat, while luxurious, demands consistent grooming to preserve its elegance. While sometimes referred to by various spellings such as Shitsu, Shitzu, Shi Tsu, or Shi Tzu, these dogs are anything but formal. They are renowned for their warm, sociable nature, making them ideal for families or individual companionship, getting along well with both children and pets. These affectionate dogs crave companionship and flourish with regular social interaction and moderate exercise, safeguarding their mental and physical health.
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Shih Tzu
My two year old girl, Dolly, has had her first litter of four absolutely beautiful Imperial Shih Tzu. Two girls and one boy are available. Dolly and the father (Teddy) are home bred and can be viewed with the pups. This is a carefully bred litter. These are true, 100% Imperial lines, and not a mix between Imperial and standard Shih Tzu. Their size will be 4-5kg when fully
Shih Tzu
Last boy (black) & girl (cream wrapped in chocolate) 8 weeks old - wrong date Ready from next week! They're progressing really well and are already learning to pad train. Mum is our fourth generation liver girl. Excellent calm nature very sociable. This is her first litter at two and half years. We own her sisters and parents. Dad is our Malone absolute little lap diva