Shih Tzu: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Chrysanthemum Dog • shih-tzu kou • Little Lion

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Shih tzu dog with long black and white fur sitting on green grass, facing the camera.

Shih tzu dog with a long, flowing, groomed coat and topknot trots on grass, its hair brushed smoothly for the show ring.

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