Shih Tzu

Shih tzu is the smallest and oldest, with a Tibetan origin. It is a cross between the Lhasa Apso, the Tibetan mountain dog, & the Pekingese. Shih tzus are named after the most beautiful woman in China, Xi Shi and was favored by the Chinese nobility because of its cuteness. It was during the two world wars that the shih tzu dog was introduced by army men traveling back to the States after the war. AKC registered the breed Shih tzu in 1969.

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