
If you thought there was just something about the Shih Tzu's temperament that makes it a great furry friend to have around, you aren't wrong.
Shih Tzu have been bred for generations to be the ultimate companion dog. Above all, a Shih Tzu is devoted, wholly and completely, to you and your needs.
Sure, sometimes he likes to play with a toy or romp around the living room, but you can't ask for a better listener, lap warmer, or sympathetic furry ear.
Your Shih Tzu can sit at your feet for hours gently snoozing, but he doesn't forget to occasionally gaze up at you in adoration.
If you want a dog who does his own thing and only occasionally bothers to notice you, this breed may not be the one for you.
But if you desire a pet who thinks it's all about you, then this is your dog.
If you are considering to own a shih tzu, or you’ve just become a new shih tzu owner, there are some realities you do need to fully accept.
Check out the twelve realities new shih tzu owners must accept on the next page! …and if you already are a shih tzu owner, see if you can relate!
Melissa Nelson
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Doug Nelson you need to read this !
Melissa Nelson
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So true ! ❤️ love my fur babies
Kerry Lee
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Jason Vensell
Judy Safford
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Fantastic pictures in this post…
Chris Gardner
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Not to mention; you may be a steel worker, covered in tattoos…but you will LOVE when your new Shih Tzu shirt is delivered.
“Any man can be a father. But it takes someone special to be a Shih Tzu Daddy”
Wilma Dickie
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I am I am a crazy Shih Tzu owner I have a blk&white 15yr old female that still gives me that eye. Love her.
Paul Belliveau
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The best of dogs! Alfreda.
Sherry Berrier
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All true! Best little companions ever!
Karolyn Hughes
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Amy Hughes
Netty Pun
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Josette Brown
Mary Mckeown
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My Ozzie double is the black one xx
Amanda Hicks
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Emily Hicks Justin Taylor Becerra totally us, maybe we should add another to our crazy house!
Lori Ward Little
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We love our little girl Wiggles. We are a Shih Tzu family and always will be.
Mary Almond
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Ming Mei meets every reality! Love!
Carolyn Laros Green
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I love my 2. Charlie (black and white) and Angel (newly rescued white one). And yes they were a match meant to be.
Yolanda Iglesias Garcia
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Jeanine Bonano Teger
Yolanda Iglesias Garcia
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Connie Cruz Fuentes
Jeanine Bonano Teger
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Haha, so true!! She’s the best! Thks Yolanda!!
Renee Schafer Marcos
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Dennis Marcos, this is so Vito!
Karen Jones
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So true……just ask Finn……he will verify! 🙂
Michele Maxwell
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The best ever.
Narelle Ebzery
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Where can I get one of those shirts from?
Karin Samatha
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Yup!
H Meyer Slacum
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Linda Messick Slacum
Marolyn Blair
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Love my two sisters. 7 months but… Potty pads all over n a doggie door to outside n they still stop anywhere and pee. ???
Linda Hilverding
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Very true!
Joyce Ryan-Wittgruber
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This is me alright and I am a very proud owner of two adorable shih Tzus. I would not want to live my life without them.
Margaret Harper
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Mine,s is just like that and more love him to bits and everyone else who meet him .
Victoria Massey
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Mine too just won’t share my bed x
Trina Lorraine Wheaton
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Mine is high energy lol
Kevin E Johnson
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All true
Susan Benoit
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adorable
Lin Imrie
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So true!!!!
Mary Mckeown
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Mine only sleeps in my bed love him he is georgous he is getting old he is 10
Melita Speranza
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Ronda Speranza it’s Ajax all over
Ann Clarke
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Love my little lady to bits and yes just like it says kindest little dog i have ever known
Mandy Williamson
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All except number 6!! Love my furbaby!!
Lisa Clayton
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I have 2, M and F, and no amount of money could take em from me. They both hold a very big piece of my heart. I love them to pieces❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yvonne Woods
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So so true x
Val Saunt
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I av.2 i call them my babys.
Sheila Rodriguez
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Renee Anza Manalo hehehe
Diana Slone
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I HAVE ONE NAMED ROCKY
Russell Turner
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Tina Tina Saunderson x
Otis Mallry
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I have male his name is Tazz, he sleeps with me, Shih Tzus are the best dogs to have
Tina Saunderson
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You think lol x
Debbie Hannon
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i have a male his name is toby, he is the best companion a real family pet love him too bits.
Shirley Darker
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BEAUTIFUL
Fran Valois
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AWWWW! And so true!
Sam Williamson
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All but number 6 for us. Our Chewy has been one of the best dogs I have ever raised and lived with. He is my little buddy!
Sam Williamson
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Glad I am not the only guy has one and keeps their hair/fur cut short.