Shih Tzus
Shih
Tzus
are
from
the
toy
group
of
dogs.
This
is
because
they
are
very
small.
They
are
very
quick
and
love
to
play.
Shih
Tzus
are
great
companions
to
their
owners.
Shih
Tzus
have
silky
hair.
It
grows
all
over
their
bodies.
It
even
grows
on
their
faces.
Shih
Tzus
can
be
any
color,
from
white
to
black.
Most
are
more
than
one
color.
Shih
Tzus
need
to
be
brushed
every
day.
This
protects
their
coats
from
becoming
matted.
Shih
Tzus
need
to
be
taken
on
walks.
Getting
the
right
food
is
important,
too.
Shih
Tzus
are
great
family
pets.
They
love
to
play.
They
need
lots
of
attention.
Many
Shih
Tzus
live
indoors.
But
they
like
to
be
outside,
too.
“Shih
Tzu”
means
“lion”
or
“lion
dog”
in
Chinese.
Shih
Tzus
were
popular
in
ancient
China.
Chinese
royals
loved
Shih
Tzus.
The
dogs
were
brought
to
England
in
the
1930s.
They
came
to
the
United
States
after
World
War
II
in
the
1940s.
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Shih Tzu Classification: Mammal
Breed Group: Toy Group
Average Life Span: 10 to 12 years
Origin: China -
Average Weight A Shih Tzu weighs less than a bowling ball. -
Average Height A Shih Tzu is the same height as a basketball.
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