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Shih Tzu
Small dog. Serious hair appointment.
A small companion dog whose coat can need a lot of care.
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Quick Read
- Size
- Small · about 4–7 kg
- Coat
- Long double coat
- Grooming
- Depends on the trim
- Activity
- Match the individual
Size
Coat
Grooming
ActivityWhat is a Shih Tzu?
Shih Tzus were developed as companion dogs. A full flowing coat and a shorter pet trim are the same breed with different maintenance needs.
What are they like to live with?
Breed guidance describes affectionate, playful and people-focused tendencies. Many enjoy staying close to their family.
Walks, play and training
Let your dog’s comfort guide walks and play. Take extra care in hot weather.
Coat and grooming
A long coat can need daily brushing. A shorter practical trim can make maintenance easier. Tell the Grooming Planner how the coat is actually kept.
Grooming Planner confirms the actual coat before building a routine.
Plan coat care ↗Size and fit
Adult references are about 4–7 kg and 20–28 cm tall. Coat volume is not a body measurement; measure the actual dog.
Actual measurements decide clothing, harness and collar fit.
Measure my dog ↗Living in India
A short face and heavy coat mean hot weather needs care. Small size does not automatically mean a dog handles heat well.
Stay Floofy editorial perspective
What parents may underestimate
Small body does not mean small maintenance. Make time for grooming.
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Sources & review
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Portraits are editorial imagery, not evidence of an individual dog’s traits.