
Shih tzu: characteristics, care, education.
Shih Tzu dogs originated in China, where they were bred as companions for Chinese royalty during the Qing Dynasty. They were believed to have been developed from crosses between the Lhasa Apso and the Pekingese. The name "Shih Tzu" roughly translates to "lion dog," which is a reference to their resemblance to Chinese guardian lions. The Shih tzu were bred by Tibetan monks as a companion dog and later brought...