Shih Tzu
Toy Group
The Shih Tzu was originally from Tibet. This breed typically lives 10-18 years and is generally considered a small size dog. They stand at 9-10.5 inches from the shoulder and weigh between 9-16 pounds.
Shih Tzu's need roughly 120+ minutes of exercise. Taking their age, size and exercise needs into account they will need about 1/2-1 cups of food on average in a day.
Owners of the Shih Tzu will generally describe this dog as playful. They are on the easy end of the trainability spectrum and they bark occassionaly.
When deciding the dog breed for your situation where you live and where the dog will live and play matters. The Shih Tzu likes to live inside. If you plan on having your dog be an inside dog the smallest recommended living space is a house and it will need a yard to stay physically and mentally stimulated.
💊 Common Conditions
Entropion
Patellar Luxation
Arachnoid Cysts
Distichiasis and Ectopic Cilia
Skinfold Dermatitis
The Shih Tzu was originally from Tibet. This breed typically lives 10-18 years and is generally considered a small size dog. They stand at 9-10.5 inches from the shoulder and weigh between 9-16 pounds.
Shih Tzu's need roughly 120+ minutes of exercise. Taking their age, size and exercise needs into account they will need about 1/2-1 cups of food on average in a day.
Owners of the Shih Tzu will generally describe this dog as playful. They are on the easy end of the trainability spectrum and they bark occassionaly.
When deciding the dog breed for your situation where you live and where the dog will live and play matters. The Shih Tzu likes to live inside. If you plan on having your dog be an inside dog the smallest recommended living space is a house and it will need a yard to stay physically and mentally stimulated.