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The Shih Tzu is a dog breed of Chinese origin, known for its unique characteristics, the result of millennia of selective breeding by Asian inhabitants to make these dogs resemble oriental lions. This practice, promoted by Buddhist culture, combined with the natural loyalty and courage of these dogs, placed them in a special category among dog breeds. Today, they still enjoy high status, though buying a Shih Tzu at a reasonable price is easier than ever at My Loving Puppies, our ethical and responsible breeding center, specializing in breeding and selling Mini Shih Tzu and standard-sized puppies.
If you’re interested in acquiring a small, charismatic pet that forms a deep bond with you and your family, the Shih Tzu is undoubtedly one of the breeds you should consider. Check out our available Shih Tzu litters for sale, and we’ll inform and advise you on everything you need to know about this breed.
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What are Shih Tzus like?
Characteristics of Shih Tzus
This breed generally has a friendly, affectionate, and lively personality, making it enjoy an active lifestyle. Don’t be fooled by its small size: this breed is known for its bravery and confidence, so you won’t have issues interacting with it, and you don’t need to worry about it being afraid of other dogs. Its intelligence and eagerness to please make training and education much easier, though they can sometimes be a bit stubborn.
As with most breeds, early socialization with other dogs of the same and different breeds is key to ensuring they develop a gentle and sociable personality. They are often very protective and attached to their owners and loved ones, forming strong bonds with people. While they may initially seem aloof with strangers, once they feel comfortable, they enjoy interacting with people. Additionally, their curious and alert nature makes them good watchdogs.
In terms of physical attributes, the Shih Tzu is classified as a small dog breed, typically weighing between 4 and 8 kg and measuring between 20 and 28 cm in height at the shoulder. It stands out for its long, silky coat, which gives it a compact appearance. Its head is round and large in proportion to its body, with bulging eyes and a narrow muzzle. The tail is characterized by its curl over the back.
Despite their small size, these dogs have a robust and proportionate build, showing physical skill and agility in their movements, which makes them excel in athletic activities. Their small size and adaptability make them an ideal breed for living in apartments and small homes.
Purebred Shih Tzus can exhibit a variety of physical characteristics. It’s important to note that they are small dogs, and some specimens may be considered miniature in unofficial terms. Therefore, the first distinction we can make, though not part of the official standard, relates to size. You can find small-sized dogs (which in this case is considered normal or standard) or tiny-sized dogs, known as Mini or Toy Shih Tzus, also called Teacup or Micro Shih Tzus (the smallest).
As for colors, although Shih Tzus can have different shades, dark shades are often present in the eyes, nose and ears, while the rest of the body is usually covered with a light coat, often white, although light brown or grayish shades are also common. In any case, the Shih Tzu is one of the few breeds in whose standard a wide range of colors is allowed, which are often combined, giving rise to bicolor and tricolor specimens.
Some of the variants that can be found are black, black-white-brown, white and golden, white and black, silver and white, red and white, gold in parts, black in parts, liver, liver in parts, red in parts and silver in parts. Ivory and copper are also colors that are usually present. The single color variants are the rarest or most difficult to find.
The Shih Tzu has a long lifespan compared to the average dog. Purchasing a Shih Tzu puppy means you’ll enjoy years of companionship and form a strong bond with your furry friend. On average, Shih Tzus live around 13 years, with most of them reaching between 10 and 16 years.
With proper care and healthy habits, some Shih Tzus can even live beyond 16 years, a longevity achieved by only a few breeds. Factors such as nutrition and exercise play a key role in extending their lifespan. Genetics is also a crucial factor—at My Loving Puppies, we always prioritize breeding healthy, high-quality Shih Tzus. Regular veterinary check-ups, a proper medical history, and keeping vaccinations and deworming up to date are also essential for ensuring a long and healthy life for your Shih Tzu.
Our available Shih Tzu pupppies at our breeder
If you are looking for a breeder committed to animal welfare where you can acquire a purebred Shih Tzu with all the guarantees, you should consider several factors. First, you should choose an ethical breeder who has a license and a zoological facility. This is the only way to ensure that the specimens are authentic and, above all, that they are cared for and raised in the best sanitary, nutritional, hygiene, and socialization conditions.
At My Loving Puppies, we consider it vital to provide all these services and care, as we want all our Shih Tzu puppies to grow and develop healthily, both physically and behaviorally-socially. Additionally, we opt for breeding Shih Tzu puppies that are the offspring of parents with excellent genetic traits. This ensures that the dogs available at our breeding center have a very low predisposition to suffer from diseases or health problems. Furthermore, we make sure that the puppies play and interact with each other and with people to guarantee full socialization and a balanced development of their temperament.
All these breeding techniques make acquiring a puppy of this breed at our canine breeding center the best option for bringing a healthy and happy new tenant into your home.
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Sociability with people and other animals
This oriental breed, when properly socialized, gets along well with adults, children, other dogs, and even other animals. It is important to give them attention and affection, as Shih Tzus form strong bonds with their families and develop a deep sense of attachment. When interacting with children, supervision is essential to ensure that playtime remains gentle and respectful, as Shih Tzus are delicate due to their small size.
For socialization with other dogs and pets, it is best to introduce them gradually, allowing the puppy to build trust at its own pace. A controlled and step-by-step approach helps the dog feel comfortable and willing to engage in play and interaction. However, special care should be taken around larger dogs or rough play to ensure the safety of your Shih Tzu.
How to care for a Pug puppy
When choosing a Shih Tzu, it is important to consider the following aspects to ensure its well-being:
- Attention to the eyes: As they have a long coat, eye irritation can occur if not properly cared for and combed. It is recommended to gather his hair in a bun, clip or ponytail to avoid eye problems. Make sure that the fringe is always out of the eyes, as this also improves their vision and prevents bumps against objects or surfaces. It is also important to clean the tear duct of mucus and secretions with a piece of paper or a flat brush with fine metal tips.
- Ear cleaning: The hygiene of the ears in this breed is important because they are prone to accumulate mites, moisture and dirt, which can lead to otitis. A weekly cleaning is enough to avoid infections and keep their hearing health intact.
- Prevent heat: Due to the abundance of hair, these animals do not withstand high temperatures very well, so it is advisable that most of the time they are in cool environments, in the shade and with access to water at all times, especially when they are outdoors in bright sunshine.
- Regular baths and brushing: Their coat requires monthly cleaning and brushing to keep it clean and in good condition, as well as to avoid tangles.
- Safety measures: As brave and restless dogs, members of this breed dare to do anything, which can put their physical integrity at risk. In particular, it is advisable to be attentive and prevent them from climbing high places such as furniture or stairs, since a fall can lead to injuries.
- Correct feeding: Age, size and level of physical activity are variables to consider before determining what and how much a puppy of this breed should eat. Generally, adult dogs need two meals a day, while puppies should be given more but smaller portions per day so that they can digest and metabolize the food well. A diet rich in protein, medium in fat and low in carbohydrates, including fatty meats such as chicken, turkey or beef, and some potatoes and vegetables, will be beneficial to the dog’s health. On the other hand, garlic, chocolate and processed foods, which can be toxic to the animal, should be avoided. Consulting a veterinarian or small dog specialist is essential to establish a proper diet.
- Regular exercise: These dogs, due to their active nature and small size, need daily physical activity to keep fit, prevent obesity and feel happy.
- Early socialization: Encouraging positive interaction from the time they are very young will help the puppies of this breed to develop in a confident, healthy way and without traumas, manias or fears.
- Dental health: Having objects such as sticks or skin bones to chew on when they are puppies will promote the development of strong, healthy teeth and bite. The Shih Tzu’s oral anatomy makes the lower teeth protrude more than the upper teeth, which makes it difficult for them to bite and favors the proliferation of tartar between cheek and tooth, so a manual dental cleaning with chewable cleaning toothpastes can prevent oral diseases and keep their teeth and gums healthy. Extruded and dry food such as feed can help to avoid bacterial plaque.
Other aspects to be considered
If with all the information gathered you have come to the conclusion that this dog breed is the ideal one for you, we encourage you to inform yourself and consult the options we offer you to buy a healthy Shih Tzu dog raised in the best conditions.
In addition to accrediting the origin and medical history of all our puppies, we provide them with a set of essential care ranging from proper feeding adapted to the breed, and regular medical checkups, to canine socialization and education since they are babies.
Among the already scarce and authentic Shih Tzu breeders in Spain available to acquire a puppy with full guarantees, at My Loving Puppies we are one of the few that work in compliance with all the standards of ethical and responsible breeding. In this way, we guarantee a totally safe, transparent and focused on both the welfare of the dog and the satisfaction of the buyer. Contact us today to learn more about our available puppies!
