10. The Travelers

When it comes to knowing facts about Shih Tzus, they love to travel. So if you are planning a road trip, your Shih Canine can be a good companion. Moreover, they can adapt to new things very quickly so while you are traveling with your Shih Tzu dog!
11. Stubborn at times

This happens especially when you are training your Lion-ly pup. If you are planning a harsh training process then forget it, they will never listen. Try to teach them with love and politeness; they will understand it in minutes.
12. They love to exercise

Yes, it is a very important thing that will keep them active and help them to maintain a healthy life. Regularly one should take them out for at least for a 20-minute walk. This will also be a healthy routine for their owner.
13. Brushing is important

Not teeth, but hair. They are one of those breeds who doesn’t have fur but hair. And as the hair fall happens, most of the time it remains stuck inside. So daily brushing will keep their coat smooth and shiny.
14. Regular check-up

If you want your paw baby top to have good health, take them for a checkup every 3 months. It is because they are easily prone to many health troubles like eye disease, hip dysplasia, etc.
15. They need you

Yes, one of the major facts about Shih Tzu is that they need your company. If you leave them alone, they can go into severe depression, anxiety and in severe cases, they will stop eating eventually falling very sick.
Now that you know all the important things about this regal breed, take good care of your canine friend. Keep your Shih Tzu with love, and you will get a lot more from them!


Recused my Dorrie shitzu from a puppy mill. DOrrie could not produce enough milk for her puppies so they wanted to get rid of her. I took her in a second, she spent he rest of her life thanking me. Dorrie helped me get through the the tragic death of my daughter killed by a drunken driver. DOrrie would lay on my chest when I cried and put her paws on my chest. It was
It was e she absorbed my grief. She devolved a enlarge heart, a tumour on her heart. I lost her last September. Her ashes are with my daughter and husband. Love her and miss her so. I will get another Shitz Zhu maybe in the spring. Best dog ever.