Other Celebrity Shih Tzus
Many Shih Tzus have been owned by celebrities over time — Queen Elizabeth owned a Shih Tzu named Choo Choo, and Mariah Carey had Shih Tzu’s named Bing and Bong. (Yes, they are twins.)
Nicole Richie is the happy owner of a Shih Tzu named Honeychild. Richie and her pooch have been photographed in public many times over the years. Former American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino is also the owner of a Shih Tzu named Diva.
A lot of owners agree that their Shih is a special dog and often treat their pooch as a cherished family member rather than a pet. This is evident in names such as Bella, Bailey, and Brittany-names more often than pooches associated with humans.
Shih Tzu Dog Name Considerations
When analyzing the personality traits of the Shih Tzu, it is no surprise that many people-from royalty – to the Dalai Lama – to everyday people – are loyal fans of the race. A lot of owners base the name of their Shih Tzu on specific characteristics, such as the behaviour, or color and pattern of the coat.
Many owners prefer a name that fits the Shih Tzu’s Diva-like-nature. He loves his propensity to make friends with most of the people he meets. There is one time, the Shih Tzu was considered so pure that a person could only have a Shih Tzu if he or she was gifted the dog by the Dalai Lama.
Marco Polo referred to Shih Tzu as a dog that could train lions; furthermore, it is more likely that Shih Tzu was placed there to calm down lions than to train them.
Some owners choose nicknames for their pups, which give a tap on the shoulder about the royal past of Shih Tzu’s. Legend says that the Imperial Shih Tzus had a palace of their own, and the little dogs would sit on their laps and wave to her when the Empress T’zu Hsi entered the dog’s accommodation. Names like Duchess, Princess, Duke, and Prince fit in with the Shih Tzu royal past. Other owners give the dog a name such as Muffin or Cuddles, which shows the companionship of the dog and overall cuteness.
