Shih Tzu

Tibetan toy breed

A Shih Tzu is a small dog breed with a long, flowing coat and a distinctively flat face.

Originally bred in China as a companion dog, the breed is known for its friendly temperament and affectionate nature.

The name comes from Chinese words meaning "lion dog," referring to its resemblance to traditional Chinese lion sculptures.

breed

lapdog

Small cuddly canine

Yorkshire Terrier · Chihuahua · Havanese · Pomeranian · purebred · pedigree · AKC · kennel · breeder · dog show

companion

lapdog

Small cuddly canine

bonding · attachment · cuddles · warmth · comfort · friendship · companionship · trust · love · cherish

appearance

fluffy

Soft and light-textured

topknot · flowing · luxurious · grooming · brushing · matting · bow · hair clip · show coat · shedding

imperial

China

East Asian superpower

emperor · empress · Ming · dynasty · Tibet · royalty · nobility · court · ancestral · heritage

Categories
Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G