| Shih Tzu |  | - profuse hair
- resembles a silky threaded mop | any | - friendly
- trusting
- outgoing
- affectionate
- loyal
- hardy
- alert
- lively
- happy
- devoted
- trusting
- energetic
- playful
- arrogant
- loves to be pampered | - high
- constant grooming to keep from matting
- protect from heat and cold
- protect from overeating | 'chrysanthemum-faced dog' | Tibetan Mountains, China, possibly a cross of Tibetan dogs and ancestors of Pekingese | royalty | hair on nose grows upward and is tied up at the top of its head | 9~11 (inch) | 9~16 (lbs) | - house pet
- family
- companionship
- city or country life
- watchdog
- other pets
- any climate | yes, but supervise because of size | hair grows off the face in all directions | 13~14 (year) | - akc-(toy dog group)
- fci-(Tibetan breeds dog group)
- uk-(utility dog group)
- ankc
- nzkc-(nonsporting dog group)
- ukc-(companion dog group) | - luxurious
- dense
- long flowing
- doublecoated |