| AKA |
Shinese, Peekashu, Pekatzu
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| Appearance |
The Shih-teze is know for their flat face and short legs.
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| Life Expectancy |
The average life expectancy of the Shih-teze is 10 to 15 years.
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| Size |
A fully grown Shih-teze can weigh between 7 to 14 pounds.
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| Personality |
The Shih-teze is a loving, smart and friendly little dog.
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| Family Dog |
The Shih-teze makes a good family dog. They are best with older children.
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| Companionship |
The Shih-teze is a very affectionate dog who needs to be with others. They make a wonderful lap dog.
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| Eyes |
The Shih-teze has black eyes.
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| Muzzle |
The muzzle of the Shih-teze is very short.
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| Teeth/Bite |
The Shih-teze may have an underbite.
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| Tail |
The Shih-teze has a long tail.
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| Color |
The coat of the Shih-teze can come in any color including cream and apricot.
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| Coat |
The Shih-teze may have a single or double coat.
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| Shedding |
The Shih-teze is a very low shedding dog.
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| Grooming |
The coat of the Shih-teze should be groomed regularly.
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| Training |
The Shih-teze is typically easy to train using positive reinforcement techniques.
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| Behavior |
The Shih-teze is a very affectionate, loving, playful dog who loves to snuggle with the family. They can be very protective and make a good watch dogs. They have been described as having a mighty heart for their small size.
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| Barking |
The Shih-teze is typically not known for being a barker although some do tend to bark when playing. Depending on their socialization and personality some may tend to bark at strangers.
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| Feeding |
The Shih-teze can be a very slow eater and sometimes finicky eater.
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| Weather |
The Shih-teze does not do well in extreme temperatures.
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| Exercise |
The Shih-teze does not require a lot of exercise but should be taken on a daily walk.
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| Living Conditions |
The Shih-teze will do fine in an apartment.
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| Health |
The Shih-teze may have some breathing issuse due to their flat face. They can have mild asthma attacks if they get too hot.
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| Skin Health |
The Shih-teze may suffer from some skin allergies.
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| Eye Health |
The Shih-teze may have to have the hair around their eyes trimmed and their eyes cleaned frequently.
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