The popularity of small dogs is always at the same level, they are in demand, they are interesting to the public, they are cute and easy to care for. One of the top decorative breeds is the Shih Tsu, an amazingly cute long-haired dog with a ton of attractive characteristics. If you are in search of a compact dog that looks like a child’s toy, then be sure to consider this breed.
#1 Shih Tzu have been popular in China for centuries, but particularly during the Ming dynasty lasting 1368-1644 A.D.
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#2 Shih Tzus served as house dogs for the royal family during most of those years.
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#3 All modern Shih Tzu can be traced to 14 of these dogs brought to England in the ’30s.
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