The price could be as low as $250 if you get your puppy of off Craigslist – or around $1,200 if you get him from a registered breeder. Dogs with exceptional pedigrees may run as high as $3,000. Rescues charge about $350 for Shih Tzu puppies.
What does a purebred Shih Tzu look like?
The Shih Tzu is a small, sturdy dog with a body that is slightly longer than it is tall. Nose, lips and eye rims are liver on liver colored dogs, blue on blue dogs and black on all other colors. The teeth meet in a level or under bite. The large, round eyes are dark in color, but lighter on blue and liver dogs.
How do I know if my Shih Tzu is real?
Shih Tzu have large, wide eyes. Their eyes are very dark (though may be slightly lighter on liver and blue colored dogs), round, and “placed well apart”, according to the AKC. Look for a squashed-like nose. Shih Tzu have squashed-like noses with wide, open nostrils.
Do Shih Tzus have bowed legs?
Yes. Some Shih Tzus are more “normal-looking” than others. Other Shih Tzus have a very squashed face, large protruding eyes, stubby bowed legs, and/or a very long body. The more “normal-looking” a Shih Tzu is, the better.
When was the first Shih Tzu registered in the UK?
In 1934, the Shih Tzu Club of England was founded and the breed was officially recognised by the Kennel Club (UK) on 7 May 1940.
What is the UKC classification of a Shih Tzu?
UKC Classification: Companion Dog. Prevalence: Common. Shih Tzu are classified in the toy group in most countries, with a height of eight to 11 inches and weight of nine to 16 pounds (four to seven kilograms). As with most toy breeds, shih tzu are quick to mature, reaching adult size by about 10 months.
Where do Shih Tzus come from?
History: The shih tzu originated in Tibet, probably back around the 7th century, and they may have simply been the smallest of the Lhasa Apsos there. Given as gifts to the Chinese emperors, the breed developed into the dog we recognize today.
What is the average size of a Shih Tzu?
Shih Tzu are classified in the toy group in most countries, with a height of eight to 11 inches and weight of nine to 16 pounds (four to seven kilograms). As with most toy breeds, shih tzu are quick to mature, reaching adult size by about 10 months. The shih tzu is often slightly longer than tall,…
