Shih Tzu

Shih Tzu
A Shih Tzu in full show coat
Other namesChrysanthemum Dog
OriginTibet
Traits
Height Males 20–28 centimetres (7.9–11.0 in)
Females 20–28 centimetres (7.9–11.0 in)
Weight 4–7.5 kilograms (8.8–16.5 lb)
Coat See coat colors section below
Color
  • Often multiple color coats
  • Gold
  • Dark/light brown
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Liver/white
Litter size 2–9
Kennel club standards
China Kennel Union standard
The Royal Kennel Club standard
Fédération Cynologique Internationale standard
Dog (domestic dog)

The Shih Tzu (UK: /ˌʃiːˈtsuː/, US: /ˈʃiːtsuː/) is a toy dog or pet dog breed originating from Tibet and believed to be bred from the Pekingese and the Lhasa Apso.

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