The Shih Tzu And Its Regal Beginnings

Dowager Empress Tzu Hsi of Tibet developed the Shih Tzu breed we know today. After being threatened by the Empress’s successor, the breed spread to Europe and the United States during the middle of the twentieth century Most Shih Tzus weigh from nine to sixteen pounds and have flat faces and bulging eyes. Diligent grooming is required to maintain the dog’s long, silky coat.

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Posted in Animals and Pets 6.12.2007 on 09:12.


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