The Shih Tzu is lively, intelligent, and alert. The AKC/UKC breed standard that describes the ideal Shih Tzu calls for a small but sturdy and heavily coated dog. All colors and markings are acceptable. One of the most distinctive features of the breed is its head, which is large and round, with wide-set eyes, an undershot jaw, and a square, short muzzle set no lower than the bottom of the eye rims. This head structure gives the breed its delightful warm, sweet, and affectionate expression; because this expression is based on a complex collection of recessives, it is easily lost through careless breeding or crosses with another breed. 

Shih Tzu Health
The Shih Tzu is generally a long-lived and healthy breed, and regular grooming and annual veterinary checkups will help keep your pet in tip-top condition.

Shih-Tzu is a dog weighing between 9 to 16 pounds, and standing between 8 and 11 inches, are surprisingly solid for dogs their size. The coat, which comes in many colors, is worth the time you will put into it—few dogs are as beautiful as a well-groomed Shih Tzu.
​Shih tzu are renowned for their perky, happy temperaments. They are lively and friendly. Shih tzu tend to get along well with people of all ages and with other dogs as well as other pets of different species. Rarely you will find a snippy shih tzu, but most are very sweet. With their short muzzles, shih tzu are not big chewers, but they do enjoy digging and some indulge in nuisance barking. They have a big desire to be with people, whether that is sitting on your lap or taking a hike through the park.

They have the silliest personalities and are so much fun to be around. We think they are one of the best breeds out there.