Shih Tzu Dog
INTRODUCTION
Shih Tzu Dogs are Affectionate, Playful and Outgoing dogs. They are from Toy group. These dogs are happy and outgoing but are great to have if you live in a small apartment or lack the backyard. Their coats require at least 30 mins of brushing or more and are great lap dogs. Shih Tzu Dogs are Purebred, Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 70).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Playful, Clever, Affectionate, Intelligent, Spunky
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Toy. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Asia
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Shih Tzu Breed Is More Than 1,000 Years Old
2- They love to stay close, follow you from room to room, and quickly curl up beside you if given the chance
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Shih Tzu Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Black, White, Liver, Brindle, Liver & White, Light Brown, Dark Brown, Black & White, Blue, Gold
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 16 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 38 - 44cm (15 - 17.5in)
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TAIL
Shih Tzu's tail 'should' be ”set on high, heavily plumed, carried in curve well over back”
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WEIGHT
4 - 7.2 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year. The average heat cycle lasts from 2 to 4 weeks
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction : A female shih tzu is ready to mate about every seven months
Gestation period: 63 days on average -
LITTER SIZE
3 - 4 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Maltese
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
A recent study revealed that the Shih Tzu is one of the 14 oldest dog breeds
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ORIGIN
Asia
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Shih tzu are renowned for their perky, happy temperaments. They are lively and friendly
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
