Additional information
Life Span:12-16 yearsLitter Size:1-5 puppies
Group:Utility, Herding, and Toy Group
Recognized By:CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
Color:Wide range of colors. Blacks, browns, and whites are probably most popular. In showing it is considered highly desirable to have white on the forehead and tip of the tail.
Hair Length:Long
Size:Toy/Small
Shedding:Lite Shed
Male Height:10-11 inches
Male Weight:9-16 pounds
Female Height:10-11 inches
Female Weight:9-16 pounds
Living Area: The Shih Tzu makes an ideal dog for both city and country living. In the city these dogs become easily accustomed to the noises and apartment style living. They never feel more proud then when strutting on their leash through crowds of people. They are also at home romping in the country. Due to their size and need for companionship they should be kept as an inside dog.