Shih Tzu Picture Page

Welcome to the Shih Tzu Picture Page.

The Shih Tzu is a member of the toy dog group which got its name from the Chinese, meaning “Lion Dog”. However, even though this dog breed is typically associated with China, research shows that the Shih Tzu's original origins actually date back to the 17th century in the land of Tibet.

Most dog breeds become listed as official members of the American kennel club as far back as the 1800s and into the early 1900s.

However, the Shih Tzu was not officially recognized by the AKC until the late 1960's. That decade dawned an explosion of Shih Tzus as household pets and as its popularity grew, the AKC took notice and registered the breed.

See our Shih Tzu Care & Training Guide for more breed specific information.

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