Shih Tzu

      Legend in the mid-17th century, from Lhasa, Tibet, the Dalai Lama dedicated to the emperor's lion dog hybrid dogs and Beijing have been Shih Tzu. The Empress Dowager Cixi's death in 1908, this dog was secretly shipped to Europe. Shih Tzu a small but smart, very tame. Shih Tzu said that the reproduction is done by a number of eunuchs in charge, they can discuss competing bred to please the emperor of Canis Minor. The United Kingdom in 1935 set up the Shih Tzu Club, and then from England to Scandinavia to introduce Scannella States and other European countries and Australia. U.S. forces stationed in England during World War II home Shiyou into the United States. In 1969 the United States Kennel Club began to register on the Shih Tzu.

【Character】

Shih Tzu likes to relate to people and tolerance of attachment is strong, confident, smart, loves children and animals, both raised in the city is also suitable for rural life. But it must be modified comb coat every day, at least in the fed long-haired head when Zhazhu. If the feeding well managed, can live 15 years or more.

【Size】

Height: 20.3 ~ 27.9cm

Weight: 4.08 ~ 7.26kg

【Head】

Round head and wide, between the eyes open, commensurate with the size of the dog's body.

Expression of enthusiasm, kind, big eyes, open eyes, friendly and full of confidence. Overall balanced and pleasant expression more important than the other parts.

Large round eyes, no more than the protrusion, the distance between the two appropriate line of sight straight ahead. Eye color is very deep. Liver color and eye color light blue dogs.

Ears large, ears, under his head slightly in a little place; long bushy coat. Head cylindrical arch. Only a clear outline of the Ministry.

Tone, wide, short, no wrinkles, upper lip thick. Front-end flat tone; the lower lip and jaw are not prominent, nor retrusion.

Nostrils large, open. Mirror nose, lips eye socket should be black.

【Body】

The most important feature is the overall balance, no particular exaggeration. The combination of neck and shoulder smooth smooth; neck long enough to make the first natural high and commensurate with the shoulder height and length. Dorsal ray. Short, muscular bodies, there is no slender waist or abdomen. Body length slightly greater than shoulder height. Chest wide and deep, ribs and a good expansion. The depth of the chest just below the elbow to reach the location. From the elbow to the withers with the length slightly larger than the distance from the elbow to the ground. Root of the tail position high, decorative hair rich, rolled behind his back.

【Limbs】

The perspective of a good shoulder, flat affixed to the trunk. Legs straight, good bone, muscular, separated in the chest, the elbows close to the trunk. Wrist strong and vertical. . Feet strong, floor mats developed, toes forward.

Rear angle should be balanced with the pre-footer. Hind leg bones and muscles are well developed. View from behind the investigation, legs straight. Proper knee bend, the legs do not close, but in a direct line with the forelegs. Hock close to the ground, vertical.

【Coat】

Gorgeous coat, double hair, huge thick hair long and smooth. Head wool lace Zhaqi. Dorsal hair long and soft, rich, the next Maomao quality, good for straight hair or wavy hair. Colors varied, which previously had the amount of flame shaped like a white feather end of the day shift and better.