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Dog breed

Shih Tzu

Origin: People's Republic of China

Also known as: Xi Shi, Xishi

The Shih Tzu is a toy dog or pet dog breed originating from Tibet and believed to be bred from the Pekingese and the Lhasa Apso.

Detailed information for this type is not available in our sources yet. We do not invent history, characteristics or care requirements.

More photographs

Shih Tzu photograph
A Tricolor (black, white, brown) Shih Tzu in show coat.
A Tricolor (black, white, brown) Shih Tzu in show coat.
A female Shih Tzu at around 18 months of age.
A female Shih Tzu at around 18 months of age.
A female Shih Tzu, with different colored eyes.
A female Shih Tzu, with different colored eyes.
A Chinese guardian lion (or "Fu"/"Foo" dog) statue in the Groninger city of Veendam, Veenkoloniën. These statues are meant to guard this building, with the one on the left holding a ball and the one on the right with her puppy.
A Chinese guardian lion (or "Fu"/"Foo" dog) statue in the Groninger city of Veendam, Veenkoloniën. These statues are meant to guard this building, with the one on the left holding a ball and the one on the right with her puppy.
A male Shih Tzu shown with the star of Buddha on his head, marked by the white patch of hair.
A male Shih Tzu shown with the star of Buddha on his head, marked by the white patch of hair.
Black and white coat colour on Shih Tzu
Black and white coat colour on Shih Tzu
A cream coloured Shih Tzu
A cream coloured Shih Tzu

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