15 Amazing Facts About Shih Tzus You Might Not Know

The Shih Tzu cannot live without the attention of its owner, because the breed was bred specifically to be a faithful companion of man. For this dog, the greatest pleasure is to be enveloped in the attention and love of the family.

He often bonds tightly with his humans.

Though a toy breed, he is sturdy at 9 to 16 pounds.

Shih Tzu breed is a cross between the Lhasa Apso and Pekingese.