TUSCON - Southern Shih Tzu and Toy Breed Rescue, Anniston, now has help in protecting dogs against canine influenza virus (CIV), a highly contagious disease that spreads easily from dog to dog ...

Toy dog breeds typically stay small for their entire lives, and many of their personality traits can even match those of ...

She’s also one of three owners of the shih tzu named GCH Hallmark Jolei Rocket Power, which won the toy dog category Monday at the 139th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at New York’s ...

Shih Tzu—meaning “lion” or “little lion”—is a toy breed beloved for their lap dog tendencies and fun-loving personalities. The playful pups are excellent family dogs, but pet parents ...

When we look at a Shih-Tzu, it's unlikely that the first thing we'd say is, "oh, I bet they've got some of the highest amounts of wolf DNA in them of any living dog breed." They're tiny dogs!

The Shih Tzu has a life expectancy of 10 to 18 years. The toy dog was bred to spend most of its life inside royal palaces, according to American Kennel Club. “The Shih Tzu is a sturdy, lively ...

The Shih Tzu is known to be a friendly dog that doesn’t require much exercise to be content. Getty Images The three breeds’ small statures make physical activity challenging for them, and they ...

The furry toy dog breed is described to be “sturdy, lively and alert” with a life expectancy of 10 to 18 years. Meanwhile, the study found the German Shepherd and Golden Retriever to be the most ...