Colour
Comes in a number of colours with or without white tones, they include black, gold or fawn, silver, brown/beige and brindle.
Height / Weight
Height: no more than 26.7cms. Weight 4.5-8.1kgs, the ideal weight being 4.5-7.3kgs.
Health
The Shih Tzu has protruding eyes, this can make them prone to eye issues including lacerations and irritation from how their lashes and lids grow. Other common ailments can include: developmental bone issues, heatstroke or exhaustion due to their long coats, bleeding disorders, thyroid or nose and mouth difficulties.
Intelligence
The Shih Tzu is an intelligent and tenacious little dog who likes to learn and really does want to please you even if they turn their nose up at you sometimes! If you are patient, consistent and reward good behaviours you will be able to train your canine companion.
Suitability (Children)
Medium
Feeding
There isn't usually any problems feeding your Shih Tzu.
Excercise
The Shih Tzu doesn't need a lot of exercise and is happy to play indoors and go on short walks to get their daily activity!
Ailments
The Shih Tzu has protruding eyes, this can make them prone to eye issues including lacerations and irritation from how their lashes and lids grow. Other common ailments can include: developmental bone issues, heatstroke or exhaustion due to their long coats, bleeding disorders, thyroid or nose and mouth difficulties.
Grooming
The Shih Tzu's beautiful coat requires an awful lot of upkeep. Daily grooming is a must and should start from when the dog is young. Regular bathing is also required. Shih Tzus often sport top-knots to keep their hair away from their face and prevent for from getting caught in the hair, but even with a top-knot you still might need to wash excess food off the face hair. You can cut the coat shorter to make it more manageable but this is best done by a professional groomer, at least until you learn how it's done!
