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A.K.A. : Chinese Lion Dog, Chrysanthemum Dog, Shih-Tzu

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Shih Tzu

A.K.A. :Chinese Lion Dog, Chrysanthemum Dog, Shih-Tzu

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Overview:	The Shih Tzu is a sweet and playful family companion. He's bolder than his small size suggests, but gets along well with strangers and other animals.
Breed Group:	Toy
Weight (lbs):	9-16
Height (in):	8-11
Colors:	Any.
Coat:	Coat- Luxurious, double-coated, dense, long, and flowing, can be slightly wavy.
Character:	Shih Tzus are an independent breed, known for their intelligent and lovable nature. They are one of the most sociable and outgoing breeds, and rarely bark.
Temperament:	This breed gets along with other household pets and children.
Care:	The Shih Tzu requires a great deal of grooming care. Its coat must be combed daily and special treatment may be needed for the ears and eyes to keep them clean. Pets may be clipped.
Training:	This breed can be somewhat stubborn, so consistency is a key to proper training.
Activity:	Shih Tzus are contented with short walks.
Country of Origin:	China
Health Issue:	This breed tends to wheeze and snore. They are also prone to ear, eye, and respiratory problems, along with spinal disc disease.
Life Expectancy:	10-14

Shih Tzu Puppies for saleSee all puppies for sale

Shih tzu

$700

Oreo

Shih Tzu

Male, 6 Weeks Old

USA ROUND ROCK, TX, USA

Date listed: 05/16/2025

Tags: Texas dogs Texas puppy(s) Shih Tzu Texas good with kids dog breed hypoallergenic dog breed low shedding dog breed

Cute little muffin Male Vaccinated (512) 880-4175

Shihtzu

$700

Little muffin

Shih Tzu

Male, 6 Weeks Old

USA ROUND ROCK, TX, USA

Date listed: 05/16/2025

Tags: Texas dogs Texas puppy(s) Shih Tzu Texas good with kids dog breed hypoallergenic dog breed low shedding dog breed

Little muffins ready to go to their forever homes Vaccinated (512) 880-4175

Shih Tzu Qian Kun 2

$1,500*

Litter of 3

Shih Tzu

Male(s) and Female(s), 5 Months Old

USA SAINT CHARLES, MO, USA

Date listed: 05/15/2025

Tags: hypoallergenic pedigreed Missouri dogs Missouri puppy(s) Shih Tzu Missouri good with kids dog breed hypoallergenic dog breed low shedding dog breed

We love holding these puppies because their coats are SO soft and they are all cuddle bugs. They are eager to please, they follow us and supervise all aspects of our home.

Shih Tzu Qian Kun 1

$1,500*

Litter of 2

Shih Tzu

Male(s) and Female(s), 6 Months Old

USA SAINT CHARLES, MO, USA

Date listed: 05/15/2025

Tags: Missouri dogs Missouri puppy(s) Shih Tzu Missouri good with kids dog breed hypoallergenic dog breed low shedding dog breed

ACA registered, sire and dam on site. Two puppies for sale: male and female. Raised in our home. They are crate trained and we have begun potty training. They have been...

Shih Tzu Puppy

$1,000

Scout

Shih Tzu

Male, 10 Weeks Old

USA GREENFIELD, IN, USA

Date listed: 05/15/2025

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Up to date on all vaccinations and have been dewormed. Playful and loving temperaments to add to your family. They will come with their vaccination records, AKC registration,...

Shih Tzu Puppy

$1,000

Saint

Shih Tzu

Male, 10 Weeks Old

USA GREENFIELD, IN, USA

Date listed: 05/15/2025

Up to date on all vaccinations and have been dewormed. Playful and loving temperaments to add to your family. They will come with their vaccination records, AKC registration,...

Shih Tzu Puppy

$1,000

Samson

Shih Tzu

Male, 10 Weeks Old

USA GREENFIELD, IN, USA

Date listed: 05/15/2025

Up to date on all vaccinations and have been dewormed. Playful and loving temperaments to add to your family. They will come with their vaccination records, AKC registration,...

Boy Shorkie puppies

$1,300

4 boys

Shih Tzu

Male, 9 Weeks Old

USA LAPEER, MI, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

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Male Shorkie puppies $1300 each cash and carry sales only no deposits required. They have been vet checked, had first vaccine, dewormed and dew claws removed. Mom is a 10 lb shih...

t Hand Delivery Puppies

$2,950

Hand Delivery

Shih Tzu

Female, 16 Weeks Old

USA WEST PALM BEACH, FL, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

Tags: Florida dogs Florida puppy(s) Shih Tzu Florida good with kids dog breed hypoallergenic dog breed low shedding dog breed

Stunning puppy. I have several. I can HAND deliver her to your home no matter which state you live in for a small fee. I can send the puppy with our nanny and it's super quick to...

I can hand deliver tcups and toys

$3,550

Hand Delivery

Shih Tzu

Female, 5 Months Old

USA THONOTOSASSA, FL, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

Tags: Florida dogs Florida puppy(s) Shih Tzu Florida good with kids dog breed hypoallergenic dog breed low shedding dog breed

Stunning puppy. I have several. I can HAND deliver her to your home no matter which state you live in for a small fee. I can send the puppy with our nanny and it's super quick to...

Shih Tzu Dogs for adoptionSee all dogs for adoption

2 year old Liver Parti Male

FOR ADOPTION

Matthieu

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult

USA DAYTON, OH, USA

Date listed: 05/06/2025

Tags: Ohio dogs Ohio puppy(s) Shih Tzu Ohio good with kids dog breed hypoallergenic dog breed low shedding dog breed

We are retiring this beautiful, sweet boy Matthieu. There is a small rehoming fee. He has been DNA tested for genetic diseases and is clear. He weighs 12 pounds. He’s...

Coco - Shih Tzu Dog For Adoption

FOR ADOPTION

Coco

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult

USA Salinas, CA, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

Tags: Shih Tzu Dogs for adoption in Salinas, CA, USA

Dog Breed: Shih Tzu. Hey there, I'm Coco! Though I can't say much I'm always ready to lend a paw or a listening ear. I'm just a sweet little...

*HOUDINI - Shih Tzu (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

FOR ADOPTION

*HOUDINI

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult

USA Brighton, CO, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

Tags: Shih Tzu Dogs for adoption in Brighton, CO, USA

Dog Breed: Shih Tzu (medium coat). Meet Houdini, a canine companion with a heart as soft as his personality. Though his shyness might initially come off as aloofness, give him...

Blue - Shih Tzu (long coat) Dog For Adoption

FOR ADOPTION

Blue

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult

USA Phoenix, AZ, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

Tags: Shih Tzu Dogs for adoption in Phoenix, AZ, USA

Dog Breed: Shih Tzu (long coat). Adoption Fee: 250. Blue is a sweet boy. Perfect for an adult home, and would make a wonderful companion. He is good with other dogs and Is ann...

Oso - Shih Tzu Dog For Adoption

FOR ADOPTION

Oso

Shih Tzu

Male, Young

USA Oak Bluffs, MA, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

Tags: Shih Tzu Dogs for adoption in Oak Bluffs, MA, USA

Dog Breed: Shih Tzu. This dog is up to date on vaccinations and is spayed or neutered. (Please note: Puppies under 3 months old may not be sterilized prior to adoption. If this is...

Penny - Shih Tzu Dog For Adoption

FOR ADOPTION

Penny

Shih Tzu

Female, Senior

USA Springdale, PA, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

Tags: Shih Tzu Dogs for adoption in Springdale, PA, USA

Dog Breed: Shih Tzu. BONDED PAIR ALERT! Meet Penny and her sister, Abby —two gentle souls who came into foster care after their owner could no longer care for...

Abby - Shih Tzu Dog For Adoption

FOR ADOPTION

Abby

Shih Tzu

Female, Senior

USA Springdale, PA, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

Tags: Shih Tzu Dogs for adoption in Springdale, PA, USA

Dog Breed: Shih Tzu. BONDED PAIR ALERT! Meet Abby and her sister Penny—two gentle souls who came into foster care after their owner could no longer care for them. Abby...

JASPER - “Perfect Boy” - Shih Tzu Dog For Adoption

FOR ADOPTION

JASPER - “Perfect Boy”

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult

USA Staten Island, NY, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

Tags: Shih Tzu Dogs for adoption in Staten Island, NY, USA

Dog Breed: Shih Tzu. At 5 years old and 15 lbs, JASPER is a fluffy bundle of joy who’s equal parts charm and comedy. This sweet Shih Tzu is a total lovebug with a silly...

Milo - Shih Tzu (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

FOR ADOPTION

Milo

Shih Tzu

Male, Young

USA Westwood, NJ, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

Tags: Shih Tzu Dogs for adoption in Westwood, NJ, USA

Dog Breed: Shih Tzu (medium coat). Meet Milo, the sweet and cuddly 2 1/2 year old 17-pound Shih Tzu who is nothing but a ball of love! Unfortunately his previous owner...

Elsa - Shih Tzu (short coat) Dog For Adoption

FOR ADOPTION

Elsa

Shih Tzu

Female, Adult

USA PIPE CREEK, TX, USA

Date listed: 05/14/2025

Tags: Shih Tzu Dogs for adoption in PIPE CREEK, TX, USA

Dog Breed: Shih Tzu (short coat). Please contact JoEllen (sagdinfoaol) for more information about this pet. Please apply online at texasgreatdane/adoption-application/ ...

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Member since: 10/11/2024

Pure bred shihtzu puppies

Shih Tzu Dog Breeder near HILLSBOROUGH, NJ, USA

Pure bred shihtzu puppies. Family raised in our home with pets and children. Will be vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, socialized, started on crate, grooming and potty training.

Breeds: Shih Tzu

USA HILLSBOROUGH, NJ, USA

Tags: Shih Tzu Dog Breeder near HILLSBOROUGH, NJ, USA

Member since: 02/28/2018

Le Itsy Lolli Pups Shoppe

Yorkshire Terrier Dog Breeder near HAYWARD, CA, USA

Specialize in size, color rarity and blue eyes!

Breeds: Yorkshire Terrier (+5)

USA HAYWARD, CA, USA

Current Ads (6)

Tags: Shih Tzus Teacup Chinese Imperial Shih Tzu YORKIES Yorkie

Member since: 09/28/2023

Puppies Puppies Puppies

Poodle (Miniature) Dog Breeder near SIOUX CENTER, IA, USA

We raise each puppy as part of our family. All puppies have the very best care and are up to date on shots! Each puppy goes home with a goodie bag full of puppy essentials and...

Breeds: Poodle (Miniature) (+15)

USA SIOUX CENTER, IA, USA

Tags: Puppy Small non shedding

Member since: 08/26/2022

Crabby Goat Farm Shih Tzus

Shih Tzu Dog Breeder near AKRON, OH, USA

At Crabby Goat Farm and The Joyful Pup of Ohio we practice natural rearing of dogs and natural raising of all other animals - we are not a puppy mill, we love our pups! Dogs are...

Breeds: Shih Tzu

USA AKRON, OH, USA

Tags: Natural rearing Shih tzu Raw fed Family dog Home

Member since: 01/28/2022

MiFamily pets

Shih Tzu Dog Breeder near CLARE, MI, USA

MiFamily pets is a family operated business resulting from our love and passion for pets. Mifamily pets is a member of MICAW (MI Council of animal welfare) we warmly welcome...

Breeds: Shih Tzu (+1)

USA CLARE, MI, USA

Current Ads (1)

Tags: Pugs Toy breed Puppies in Michigan Puppies for sale in Clare Michigan Cavalier King Charles Shihtzu AKC Pugs for sale in Michigan

Member since: 08/02/2024

Natureview PuppiesTaylors Sweet Paws

Schnauzer (Miniature) Dog Breeder near GOSHEN, IN, USA

We have a USDA licensed kennel, and strive to produce healthy, well adjusted pups for you! Our pups are all up to date on shots/deworming, are vet checked &amp;amp;...

Breeds: Schnauzer (Miniature) (+2)

USA GOSHEN, IN, USA

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Member since: 05/28/2024

Sunstone Shih Tzus

Shih Tzu Dog Breeder near KLAMATH FALLS, OR, USA

We have a small family business of breeding quality, healthy, and well loved puppies in our home. We strive to promote the best traits and characteristics in our breeding program....

Breeds: Shih Tzu

USA KLAMATH FALLS, OR, USA

Tags: Sweetest Shih Tzus in Southern Oregon

Member since: 08/04/2018

Highland Farm Labradoodles

Australian Labradoodle Dog Breeder near MIDDLEBORO, MA, USA

Family raised labradoodles will be ready to go mid-August 2024. These puppies are exposed to other dogs and small children raised in a loving environment. They will have a health...

Breeds: Australian Labradoodle (+2)

USA MIDDLEBORO, MA, USA

Tags: Australian Labradoodle Dog Breeder near MIDDLEBORO, MA, USA

Member since: 03/19/2021

Kandys Pups

Shih Tzu Dog Breeder near BARSTOW, CA, USA

Our Shih Tzu Puppies will melt your heart AWAY! Schedule a meet & greet with us today!

Breeds: Shih Tzu

USA BARSTOW, CA, USA

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Member since: 01/14/2024

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Lhasa Apso Dog Breeder near PHOENIX, AZ, USA

Lhasas have been part of my life since before I was an adult. I quickly learned how amazing and underrated Lhasa Apsos are. They are great family dogs. Loving protective active...

Breeds: Lhasa Apso (+1)

USA PHOENIX, AZ, USA

Current Ads (1)

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