Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is a toy dog breed, weighing from 4 to 7.25 kilograms when fully grown. The breed developed in Tibet and is well-known for its long flowing double coat.
⚡ Faits en bref
Taille
Petit
Poids
9-16 lbs (4-7 kg)
Espérance de vie
10-18 years
Niveau d'énergie
Faible
Adapté aux enfants
Oui
Adapté à l'appartement
Oui
💖 Personnalité et comportement
Affectionate, happy, and outgoing. They are true companion dogs with no hunting instinct.
🍖 Alimentation et friandises
High quality small breed food. Dental care is important as they have crowded teeth.
⚠️ Informations générales uniquement — pour des besoins alimentaires spécifiques, consultez un vétérinaire.
🎾 Jeux et activités
Jeux et activités favoris:
- Indoor fetch
- Destroying squeaky toys
- Short walks
- Grooming time
Minimal exercise requirements. Indoor play is usually sufficient.
🏡 Cadre de vie
Perfect for apartments and seniors. They are strictly indoor dogs.
✨ Anecdotes
- Name means 'Lion' in Mandarin.
- They were kept by the Ming Dynasty emperors.
- Genetic studies show they are one of the closest breeds to wolves (shocking!).
- They nearly went extinct during the Chinese Communist Revolution.
- Commonly called 'Chrysanthemum Dog' because face hair grows in all directions.