Shih Tzu

Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso look very similar and difficult to distinguish. Lhasa Apso has a longer nose and limbs, while Shih Tzu has a round head, short nose and short legs.
Shih Tzu has a wide and round head, large eyes with wide spacing, generally dark in color, and often covered by sideburns. Because of its long and fluffy hair, it looks relatively large. Because the hair on its head grows radially in all directions, like a blooming chrysanthemum, it is also known as the "chrysanthemum-faced dog". It has a short snout and a black nose, large and drooping ears, with abundant fur, so that the ear hair and neck hair blend into one. There is a lot of hair on the nose and mouth and the top of the head. The back is horizontal, the chest is broad, and the shoulders are strong. The toes of the feet are covered with hair on the outside of the feet, and the feet are round and look very large. The muscles are well-developed, the forelimbs are vertical, the joints are bent, and the h

Originated from China

Shih Tzu is an ancient dog breed originated in Tibet, China. As early as the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the image of Shih Tzu has entered paintings and literary works. Its ancestor is believed to be a hybrid of Lhasa Apso and Pekingese, because it is said that in the mid-17th century, the Lhasa Apso presented to the emperor by the Dalai Lama of Tibet was hybridized with Pekingese to obtain Shih Tzu. It is generally raised in Tibetan temples as a guard dog and never taken out of the gate.

There were similar images of Shih Tzu in paintings in the 16th century. In the 17th century, it was presented to the Chinese imperial court. After the trade between China and the West began, Shih Tzus were first introduced to Britain in the 1930s. The Shih Tzu Club was established in Britain in 1935, and then introduced to Scandinavian countries and other European countries and Australia. During World War II, American soldiers stationed in Britain returned to the United States. In 1969, the American Kennel Club began to register Shih Tzus, making them a world-renowned dog breed.

Shih Tzus look very docile and seem to be suitable for being held in arms. In fact, they have strong self-esteem, stubborn personalities, and even hot tempers. Although they are sometimes arrogant, they love their owners very much and always try to understand their owners. If you can communicate with them well and give them strict training, you can safely let them play with children or other pets. They are considered the most difficult dogs to train. You may have to repeat the instructions 40 to 50 times before they understand. So teach this kind of dog what you want them to understand in advance and set a lifestyle for coexistence with them.

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