The Shih Tzu is a small Tibetan dog. In ancient times, they were kept exclusively in the imperial palaces, and severe punishment was threatened for export outside the country. Now this aristocratic dog is kept in many homes around the world.
The breed has its merits and demerits. To decide whether to start a Shih Tzu or some other pet, it is worth weighing them well.
#1 They have a beautiful exterior and exotic look.
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#2 Small, so they don’t need a lot of space for content.
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#3 There is no need to walk them daily, these pets calmly tolerate the lack of exercise.
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