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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Long awaited well planned top quality Imperial shih tzu puppies. Pebbles (Mother) had a very healthy litter of 6 puppies. Pebbles is our much loved imperial Shih Tzu who is 3 years old and is KC Regi
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Our lovely and affectionate girl has blessed us with five adorable puppies—four girls and one boy—each showcasing a delightful mix of colors: pure apricot, two shades of brown, pure white, and a wonde
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🐾🤍 STUNNING FULL LUXURY IMPERIAL SHIH TZU PUPPIES 🤍🐾 ✨ 2 Beautiful Girls & 2 Handsome Boys ✨ We are absolutely delighted to announce the arrival of our 4 gorgeous Imperial Shih Tzu puppies! 🐶💕
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Our sweet baby girl is looking for her forever home. 🥰 Playful, cheeky and full of life, she has the sweetest little face and beautiful chocolate brown coat with adorable white paws. 🐾 She loves exp
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Gorgeous Shih Tzu puppies. Brought up in our family home. They are full of mischief but still love their cuddles. Dad is the Shih Tzu in full show coat. The puppy will have had their first vaccinatio
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Both puppies and mother are very playful and friendly. 1 Male 3 Females Born October 2nd 2026. Mother is my family pet. Looking for forever homes, incredibly affectionate. Soft, fluffy coats and charm
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Lavender Shih Tzu Girl – 2 Years Old 💜 Beautiful, purebred Shih Tzu girl with a gorgeous lavender-coloured coat. She is 2 years old, very friendly and used to children ,used to other dogs,loves cudd
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Adorable Black Shih Tzu Puppy Looking for a Loving Home! 🐶✨ We have a gorgeous, dark-coated (mainly black) Shih Tzu puppy available! She is super playful, full of energy, and has a wonderfully happ
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NOW FULLY VACCINATED Beautiful litter of American Imperial Shih Tzu puppies. They have amazing coats, short legs and large clear eyes. 2 boys and 2 girls available. TWO SOCKS- Gold/Cream T-Cup boy w