Boogie Co-Owned Sasha Customer's Pet Being Groomed At Tonys's Pink Poodle Puppies Of The Past BREEDERS AVAILABLE FOR SALE   It is believed that the Shih-Tzu breed originated in Tibet. During the Manchu Dynasty of the 17th century the were kept in the Temples and held in high esteem by the Chinese emperors. It was then that they were named ''little temple dogs'' and were highly cared for and closely guarded. The name Shih-Tzu is both singular and plural. The breed is often cross bred with other breeds such as the Yorkshire Terrier ( Shorkie) , the Maltese (Malshi) and the Pomeranian (Pom Shih). Shih-Tzus are generally small, compact and sturdy in appearance with a highly luxurious coat, upright head with an easy and carefree step. Shih-Tzus usually measure from 8 - 11 inches with an ideal weight of 9 - 16 pounds. They have a round and broad head, wide between the eyes, an undershot jaw and the incisors of the lower over lap the upper. Shih-Tzus are well known to have an extremely friendly personality and temprament which makes them fun loving, loveable and excellent for children. They are happiest around a group of people and are socially applicable. The Shih-Tzu's coat is highly regal in characteristic and requires much care and attention which comes in a wide array of colors and comes in a thick curly tone to a rich long hair show length down to the ground.     Back To Home Page Brittany Co-Owned Sophie Customer's Pet Being Groomed At Tonys's Pink Poodle