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A Shih Tzu in full show coat. Most pet Shih Tzus arekept with shorter fur.
Alternative names
Chinese Lion DogChrysanthemum Dog
Country of origin : China
The Shih Tzu (Traditional Chinese: 獅子狗; Simplified Chinese: 狮子狗; Pinyin: Shīzi Gǒu; Wade-Giles: Shih-tzu Kou; literally "Lion Dog"), in English pronounced /'ʃi·tsu/ ("shee tzoo"), is a dog breed which originated in China. The name is both singular and plural. The spelling "Shih Tzu", most commonly used for the breed, is according to the Wade-Giles system of romanization. The Shih Tzu is reported to be the oldest and smallest of the Tibetan holy dogs,[citation needed] its vaguely lion-like look being associated with the Snowlion. It is also often known as the "Xi Shi quan" (西施犬), based on the name of Xi Shi, regarded as the most beautiful woman of ancient China.[citation needed]
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