Shih Tzu

The Shih Tzu is just one of those dog breeds that looks almost too fancy to be accurate. With their long, flowing, human-like hair and tiny size, the Shih Tzu’s nickname “lion dog” almost seems like a poor fit – until you see how active these dogs can be! However, the Shih Tzu is still…

The Shih Tzu is a people dog through and through. These dogs have been specifically bred to be companion canines to people. These little “lion dogs” (the name Shih Tzu translates to mean “lion dog”) have been lap dogs and companion dogs for centuries now. As such, they often want to be wherever you are,…