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The Shih Tzu was introduced to China in the mid 17th century. Dogs were brought from Tibet to the Chinese court. These dogs were bred in the Forbidden City of Peking. The smallest of these dogs looked like a lion, which is what shih tzu means.

It is known that the breeding of the Shih Tzu was delegated to certain court eunuchs who got together to produce dogs that would be most liked by the emperor. The dogs who were selected had their pictures painted on hangings or tapestries, and the eunuchs responsible for the dogs were given gifts by the emperor.

The Shih Tzu was a house pet during most of the Ming Dynasty and they were highly favored with the royal family. At the time of the revolution, a large number of dogs were destroyed and only a few were able to escape.

In 1934 the Peking Kennel Club was formed and within four years a standard for the Shih Tzu was created. They were admitted for registration in the American Kennel Club in 1969.

Shih Tzu's adore their family's and do well with dog friendly children. They usually do not tolerate hyper children well. They are a very alert watch dog and will always alert you to any odd sights or sounds.

The Shih Tzu is a small dog, standing at 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulders. Their coats can be any color and will require professional grooming every 4 to 8 weeks depending on coat length and preference. They should also be combed and brushed several times a week to prevent any tangles.

Since Shih Tzu's have such a short face, they tend to get overheated easily in hot and humid conditions. During such time, they should only be allowed outside long enough to potty.