A Shih Tzu (Cheenese: 西施犬; pinyin: xīshī quǎn), kent as the Chrysanthemum Dug an aw, is a toy dug breed, wechtin frae 4 tae 7.25 kilogramme (9–16 lbs) whan fully grawn.[1] The exact oreegins o the breed are unkent, but it is thocht tae hae oreeginatit in the Tibetan Plateau, an then been developit in Cheenae.
| Shih Tzu |
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 A Shih Tzu in full shaw coat |
| Ither names | Cheenese Lion Dug
Chrysanthemum Dug |
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| Oreegin | Cheenae |
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| Traits |
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| Wecht |
Male |
4–7.25 kilogram (8.8–16.0 lb) |
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Female |
4–7.25 kilogram (8.8–16.0 lb) |
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| Hicht |
Male |
20–28 centimetre (7.9–11.0 in) |
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Female |
20–28 centimetre (7.9–11.0 in) |
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| Colour |
Aw are permissible
Eften multiple colour coats
Gowd
Daurk/Licht Broun
White
Black
White
Grey |
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| Bruid size |
1–8 |
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| Life span |
10–15 years, average is 12 year auld |
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| Domestic dug (Canis lupus familiaris) |
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