General Appearance
Brown Shih Tzu has a big, rounded head with the short muzzle (nose), dark eyes and long, floppy ears. Its limbs are muscular and medium in size, while the tail is long and curled above the back. They can reach 10.5 inches in height and 10 to 16 pounds of weight.
Brown Shih Tzu has a long, silky, thick double coat that can be pure white, brown, black, blue, silver or golden-yellow, or bi- or tricolored. Facial hairs grow from the center of the face to the periphery, just like the petals of chrysanthemum – hence the nickname “Chrysanthemum Dog”.
Personality
Having a confident demeanor, this dog loves to play and spends time with its family. It is a people-oriented pet. Hence, it is suitable for life in the apartment and families especially with older children.
Brown Shih Tzu is known to bark loudly when it senses an unfamiliar person at the doors. Despite an icy welcome, it speedily builds pleasant bonds with guests. Brown Shih Tzu is intelligent, but also a stubborn dog. It responds well to gentle but persistent training with time.
The Brown Shih Tzu is seen as normally having an air of royalty. This gives of a mixed air expression of confidence and arrogance.
Health and Reproduction
Brown Shih Tzu belongs to the group of hypoallergenic breeds. It is right for individuals that are allergic to dog’s hair. Sadly they can suffer from hypothyroidism, respiratory disorders, hip dysplasia, liver disorders, cancer and epilepsy. Birth rates are usually from 2 to 6 puppies -4 on average. They have an average lifespan of 10 to 18 years.
This breed of dogs makes life a lot more loving for any dog enthusiast.
