Small Toy Group

Shih Tzu

Also called Chrysanthemum Dog

Great with kids
Apartment friendly
Lots of grooming

The Shih Tzu is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in China as a companion dog. They are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal, and make excellent family pets.

Weight: 9–15 lb (4–7 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 8–11 in (20–28 cm)
Life span: 14–16 years
Exercise: About 30 minutes a day
Coat: Long
Origin: China

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Friendly with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Calm
Apartment living: Great in an apartment
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Fairly easy to train

Care

Grooming: Lots of grooming
Shedding: Sheds a little
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Affectionate Alert Outgoing Playful Trusting

Coat colours

All colors and combinations permitted, black, brindle, gold, liver and white

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)