Just what exactly is a Shih Tzu

Just what exactly is a Shih Tzu The Shih Tzu has long been sought after as companions. The temperament of the Shih Tzu is most important. It 'the only Shih Tzu head and expression that really distinguishes the breed from two other oriental breeds, the Pekingese and Lhasa APSO. Shih Tzu are alert, arrogant, full of playful antics and affectionate. Dog Show rating based on how closely each Shih Tzu, approaches the ideal image of the breed standard. A large part of the Shih Tzu breed standard for the head. A correct head and expression too long, warm and soft. The head of a correct Shih Tzu is broad and round, if they are on the side. The ears look like are in the mix with his head. The Shih Tzu's topknot should be relatively low on the forehead in a band of about twice the hair, which has led us to the Shih Tzu's eyes. The eyes of a Shih Tzu should be round, big and dark. A small amount of white of the eyes is acceptable. Excessive eye white in the coers of the eyes or around the eyes the whole compromise the warm, sweet expression. The lack of a good dark pigmentation on nose, lips or eye rims also distracts you from the warm, sweet expression. The eyes must be well separated. The muzzle is short, and unwrinkled square. This is in contrast to the longer, narrower or catch Lhasa APSO extremely short, wrinkled muzzle of Pekingese. The jaw is undershot, which means that the lower jaw is longer than the upper jaw. The teeth should not show when the mouth is closed. The lower lip should not be, if the other side. The Shih Tzu should be smooth and effortless flowingly. A common problem in Shih Tzu is a bad side. Front and rear angle should be in balance for a good forward movement with good reach and a strong movement back. The Chinese, said the Lion Dog be dragons eye, a lion head, bear torso, a frog-mouth, ears a palm leaf fan, a feather-Duster tail and moves like a fish. Lion Dog (Shih Tzu) appear not only in Chinese art, but also in the arts of Tibet, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Indonesia. The first import of Shih Tzu in the United States from England. These early imports were considered "very large. "In 1955, Shih Tzu have been approved by the AKC in different classes (the race is now in the group of toys). At this time the Shih Tzu breed is more popular. In 1998, 38,468 Shih Tzu, American Kennel Club, the ranking of eleventh Shih Tzu all races. Famous owners of Shih Tzu were: Zsa Zsa Gabor, Yul Brynner, Elizabeth, queen consort of George VI.