Although their exact origins are uncertain, it is believed that the Shih Tzu descends from a mix between the Lhasa Apso and the Pekingese. During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), these dogs were ...

The ever-devoted Shih Tzu — believed to be a crossbreed between the Pekingese and Lhasa Apso — loves nothing more than being ...

Oh well—nobody's perfect! The Shih-Tzu breed originated in Tibet as early as 1000 BC. These dogs were often gifted to Chinese royalty and later bred with Pekingese and Pugs to create the modern ...