Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is an Asian toy dog breed originating from Tibet around 1,000 years ago. This breed is well-known for their short snout and large round eyes, as well as their ever growing coat, floppy ears, and short and stout posture. Although small in size, they are notorious for their largely fun and playful personality, and calm and friendly temperament (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shih_Tzu, retrieved 20Mar2021).
According to the American Kennel Club Website, the Shih Tzu should weigh between 9 and 16 pounds and stand 8-11 inches high. "Being cute is a way of life for this lively charmer. The Shih Tzu is known to be especially affectionate with children. As a small dog bred to spend most of their day inside royal palaces, they make a great pet if you live in an apartment or lack a big backyard. Some dogs live to dig holes and chase cats, but a Shih Tzu’s idea of fun is sitting in your lap acting adorable as you try to watch TV" (https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/shih-tzu/, retrieved 20Mar2021).
We have several well-bred Shih Tzu with excellent bloodlines and many champions in their pedigrees. Due to the cancellation of dog shows due to the Covid-19 pandemic, some of our pups have not been shown, but we feel certain they would have finished.