Dog Breed Profile: Shih Tzu Puppies
Country of origin: Tibet and China
Bred for: Companionship
Group: Toy
Color: Any color or pattern, but often gold and white, red and white, black and white or black
Life span: 13 to 15 years
Grooming Needs: Brush and comb daily, and bathe weekly. Groom professionally every four to six weeks
Coat: Thick, luxurious, dense, flowing double coat, with or without a slight wave
Size: 9 - 10 inches, 9 - 16 pounds
Temperment: Docile and companionable, but lively and alert
Training: Moderate to highly trainable
Energy: Moderate to low
Children: Older children
Compatibility with other dogs: Good, but be careful around large dogs (may injure Shih Tzu)
Health Concerns: Juvenile renal dysplasia; chronic hepatitis; liver shunts; structural eye problems such as keratitus (inflammation of the cornea) and eyeball dislocation; degenerative eye diseases such as juvenile cataracts and progressive retinal atrophy; dry eye; dental problems such as retained puppy teeth and early tooth loss
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