Shih Tzu Best of Breed

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Lively and lovely, the Shih Tzu (pronounced shidzoo) enjoys a good walk and a good talk with his people. Bred as a companion for at least 2,000 years, this little "lion dog" is happy and outgoing, with a friendly, trusting attitude beneath the slightly arrogant appearance. An ancient breed with a hint of the holy, Shih Tzu were favored by Chinese royalty, and were a beloved house pet during the Ming Dynasty. During the 1920s, the first pair was brought to England. More imports followed, and the breed became well established there. Its popularity spread to continental Europe and to North America, where it now enjoys a tremendous following