8 Types of Shih Tzu and How to Identify Them?

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  • Опубликовано: 2 авг 2024
  • Did you know there is more than one type of Shih Tzu, in fact, there are 8! In this video, we will look at each one of them and help you identify your Shih Tzu.
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    I can totally understand how challenging it is to raise a Shih Tzu, especially if it's your first dog. I started this channel to help Shih Tzu owners take better Care of their Cuddle Monster.
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  • @charleehunter8249
    @charleehunter8249 Год назад +91

    I owned (and loved) an Imperial ShihTzu. She was 8 lbs and very small. She was chocolate/liver and white. She was also registered with AKC. She was the 'dog love of my life' and went everywhere with me. I lost her to her heart giving out when she was 16 yrs old. I still miss her years later.

    • @tylerwillison4962
      @tylerwillison4962 Год назад +3

      They're great dogs. We just lost both of ours at 14yrs old within in a week. Same issue. Debating if we should adopt another or wait.

    • @teriwildey9885
      @teriwildey9885 Год назад +4

      I had a solid black 6 pound imperial Shih Tzu. She was also registered and had DNA testing done. She was a purebred contrary to what they say in this video.

    • @kimberlyrussell7822
      @kimberlyrussell7822 10 месяцев назад +4

      @@teriwildey9885Yes, Imperial basically just means small. If they’re under 9 pounds, it is not the breed standard, but that doesn’t make them any less a purebred Shih Tzu. I have an imperial now and have had the standard Shih Tzu my whole life. No better breed of dog out there. My life has been blessed with my Tzus. My soulmate was a Shih Tzu ❤❤

    • @kerussell3247
      @kerussell3247 7 месяцев назад +4

      If your baby is AKC, she was born the smaller puppy from AKC registered parents, who might also have been smaller. AKC does not recognize “imperial” as a variation of the Shih-Tzu breed. As stated above its just being used to describe (and sell) smaller puppies.

    • @kerussell3247
      @kerussell3247 7 месяцев назад

      @@tylerwillison4962
      So sorry for the loss of your babies. My current Tzu is 12 and has been suffering with the oddest congestion..like a baby with a bad cold. I love him dearly and think I’ll also wait awhile before getting another, once he crosses the rainbow bridge.

  • @madveteran7945
    @madveteran7945 7 месяцев назад +16

    My Shitzu of 14 years and 10 months passed away today. One of the hardest days of my life. She brought us so much joy. She had congestive heart failure and it was really effecting her quality of life so we put her down. That happened at 10:30 am today and I am so heart broken. 😢

    • @LC.1990
      @LC.1990 7 месяцев назад +1

      I'm very sorry for your loss.

    • @madveteran7945
      @madveteran7945 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@LC.1990 thank you.

    • @DaPhilippines-tm8tu
      @DaPhilippines-tm8tu 7 месяцев назад

      Me too losing your dog hits hard man. ​@@madveteran7945

    • @DaPhilippines-tm8tu
      @DaPhilippines-tm8tu 7 месяцев назад

      I'm also sorry for your loss. ​@@madveteran7945

    • @paulafoss9292
      @paulafoss9292 7 месяцев назад

      I have a beautiful shih Tzu is 13 years old with heart disease and it's breaking my heart. I'm so sorry for your loss..

  • @GreebleClown
    @GreebleClown Год назад +30

    If you’re going good to make an informational video, it’s probably a good idea to make sure your information is correct and you don’t use unrelated pictures.

  • @ilovetongmew
    @ilovetongmew 2 года назад +49

    Those shih tzus are not types of shih tzus. Shih tzus can have any color (solid color, parti-color), nothing fancy.

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 года назад +6

      Exactly. Imagine thinking a black or brindle or blue-eyed shih tzu is a distinct type! Even then, half the dogs in this video don't look even remotely like shih tzus. It wouldn't be so bad if the channel was just about dogs, but it's apparently just about shih tzu. Bizarre!

  • @vivianstidham9596
    @vivianstidham9596 Год назад +21

    My favorite Shihtzu is the brindle color. I have been FORTUNATE to have two of these , a male that latter changed to charcoal gray and white and the female is gradually starting to turn to tan and white. She is just three years old. They are wonderful companions and very loyal and smart.

  • @marn6923
    @marn6923 Год назад +28

    I feel gratified. My Shih Tzu is apparently a purebred American by your description. I live in the city and see lots of other Shih Tzu on our walks. For whatever reason the owners of tiny Shih Tzu have an attitude problem. They arrogantly point out (as they look at my 11-inch 16-pound girl) that THEIRS is a purebred. I'll be nice and keep quiet, but now I can smile to myself and think, "Hmmmph, obviously an Imperial Shih Tzu, not recognized as a purebred at all."

    • @grosslawn
      @grosslawn Год назад +3

      Hahaa! I have had 4 American Shih Tzu. They are well bred, robust and healthy with beautiful temperaments. Those tiny ones can have health issues. My guys charge around, love playing with kids and are well socialized. That said they are clowns and can be sorta babyish at times.

    • @brendaward1985
      @brendaward1985 Год назад +5

      mine was a big boy,he died in august ,broke my heart,

    • @robertmcdonald9280
      @robertmcdonald9280 Год назад +1

      We have a brother and sister, he 24lbs. Her 19 lbs. 5years. Old

    • @carmensepulveda2139
      @carmensepulveda2139 Год назад

      I have an imperial shih but those are the runts of the litter

    • @antiqueponygirl6608
      @antiqueponygirl6608 11 месяцев назад

      If both the Imperial Shih Tzu and teacup Shih tzu are from purebred AKC parents, they are purebred. It’s just that the smaller dogs do not meet breed standards. Most of the pet quality Shih Tzu that people know and love Do Not meet AKC Shih Tzu standards. Too taller, too short, the coat not as full, the wrong tail set, tail too curly……….I could go on. Because your beloved pet doesn’t meet show quality standards doesn’t make them any less of a Shih Tzu. My 2 9 pound girls are healthy and intelligent. They both know more than 25 separate commands and are therapy dogs. And no…… not all smaller Shih tzu are runts. Some people will believe anything.

  • @avariceseven9443
    @avariceseven9443 2 года назад +13

    I have a 6mo shih tzu with black fur. Her feet all are brown and her chest and chin are brownish too. She also has white coloring that looks like her eyebrows. It was so prominent when her coat was thinner.
    My other one is over 2yo and is mostly white with brown and black here and there.

  • @stephenbaker6316
    @stephenbaker6316 2 года назад +333

    Some of the dogs your showing in the video are not even a shih tzu breed which can be misleading

    • @nikitareid8534
      @nikitareid8534 2 года назад +16

      Byb things sadly and these people promote them

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 года назад +39

      Thanks for pointing this out. It's bad enough that this is a dog channel - its apparently dedicated to this breed and they can't even get vids of the actual breed? Never mind indicating there are 8 different types when most of these are just different colour variations.

    • @richardreger6026
      @richardreger6026 2 года назад +4

      Ya had pure breds 4 yrs very misleading lot of those mixed

    • @nacie6390
      @nacie6390 2 года назад +5

      Can you tell me what those are??

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 года назад +2

      @@nacie6390 sorry, what are *those*?

  • @Snowcone_7
    @Snowcone_7 Год назад +8

    I have a brindle shih tzu. It's 2 months old and so cute and mischievous!

  • @PacoRobbins
    @PacoRobbins Год назад +8

    Brindle is what I've got!!! I love my shih tzu, she's my baby.

  • @celinebuensuceso1210
    @celinebuensuceso1210 2 года назад +23

    Misleading info. Some dog clips showed aren't even shih tzu, looked like mixed breeds or other breed because of their long snouts.

  • @alexkuvalja6770
    @alexkuvalja6770 Месяц назад +2

    Love this dogs so much. Every time i see them it fills my heart with joy

  • @lorettajones1833
    @lorettajones1833 Год назад +11

    I own both a Black and a Brindle Shih Tzu ~ both are female. The Black is registered, whereas the Brindle is not. She came from 2 registered parents, however, my daughter whom I got her from did not register the liter. I really didn’t care about papers. My daughter had given her to a woman who did not properly care for the pup. I got her at age 9 months and she is 11 years old now and very spoiled ~ as all pets should be.

  • @jemai15
    @jemai15 2 года назад +3

    Callie, my Shih Tzu, is my favorite Shih Tzu! 😆

  • @adriennedove
    @adriennedove Год назад

    You taught me a lot today. Thanks you son much.

  • @sherrymackinnon1293
    @sherrymackinnon1293 2 года назад +8

    My Buster was pure bred American ShihTzu...RIP 12-21 🥲🥲🥲🌹🌹🌹💞

  • @thomastaberner8104
    @thomastaberner8104 Год назад +6

    I have an all black shih tzu... Best dog ever 😁

  • @tinku0079
    @tinku0079 Год назад

    Great information good

  • @Lionforaday
    @Lionforaday 2 года назад +43

    Half the dogs here clearly aren't shih tzus. Neither the pure white dog nor the black dogs that start at 1:51 are shih tzus - their muzzles are far too long. I've never encountered the term "teacup shih tzu" - the term for any shih tzu bred to be small is an Imperial, and it's correct that they aren't recognized by any kennel club; the small size is discouraged due to breeding problems (I adopted my two as early retired breeders, as one was so small her puppies were born prematurely and died). No doubt the Imperials are created by successively breeding smaller and smaller dogs together, however, no one with any intelligence would breed two dogs from the same litter - that's just nuts.
    Black or brindle shih tzus aren't "types" of shih tzus (nor are blue-eyed shih tzus, as nearly all dog breeds have blue-eyed variants) - they're simply less-common coat colours. It's misleading to call them a distinct "type." For eg. my smallest shih tzu is dark brown with caramel coloured points (feet, tail, face) described as "dobie-marked" bc it resembles a doberman. None of the dogs shown here are brindle, which is often described as "tiger-striped," bc the colouration is black striping on a red/brown/gold background. Brindle shih tzus exist... just not in this video.

    • @deniseclark9686
      @deniseclark9686 2 года назад +1

      I have a shih tzu that is a pure bred shih tzu from a pure shih tzu breeders that has breed them for over 20 yrs and he is registered with the American kennel club as pure breed as is his parents and his father and grandfather are brindle l have four generations of his history so there are brindle shih tzu

    • @Dime.Society
      @Dime.Society 2 года назад

      @@deniseclark9686 yes they do exist, I own one as well. And he, also is akc certified. With a strong bloodline.

    • @CL-ks7xy
      @CL-ks7xy 2 года назад +4

      I agree, imperial is a term for breeders to market small shih tzu's and most have health issues. I lived with a shih tzu breeder and her ethics were none to pleasing, she had 34 dogs, 2 of which at the time were standard poodles, and the rest were Shih tzu or shih tzu crosses. She bred half siblings and marketed them as imperial. She has been breeding for "15-20 years" and I say that loosely. She does not do the things breeders should do. She even told me she wanted to introduce merle to poodles and say they were pure bred, she had a doodle and it looked more poodle and she was going to use her other spayed poodles papers to paper her and she did the same with several other shih tzu, most were mixed with yorkie to get that extra small size yorkies have and the mom dog had an incorrect tail form and she would lie and say it was a fault but she produced "Perfect puppies that are tiny" and that was her words. Breeders are sneaky, papers mean nothing anymore. Luckily she was investigated by ACK recently and rehomed some of the adults. But sadly she has now kept just as many puppies and bought some pekes and more poodles. All they need is some papers from another dog that is retired/gone/fixed and paper a mutt. I am glad I no longer live there, it was hell on earth seeing those dogs live in a small townhome and not even touch the outside ground their whole lives. She moved into a house but it is not any better as she has more and more dogs.

    • @Dime.Society
      @Dime.Society 2 года назад +2

      @@CL-ks7xy wow, that lady has no ethical standards. Not to mention how dangerous that is. I’m in awe, that is horrible

    • @CL-ks7xy
      @CL-ks7xy 2 года назад +1

      @@Dime.Society It is truly upsetting, hard to believe it because she keeps her facebook page and website nice, and hides the dogs in her room when people come see the puppies. She uses wax melts to hide the smell of urine as not all of them are potty trained and track it in from the yard since three are so many. Watching her be so deceitful made it all to disturbing to know there are breeders who can put on a show like they are ethical and yet they are the bottom tier breeders. Made it hard for me to trust any breeders, which is sad because there are good ones. I just know they can hide things too well after seeing it first hand.

  • @user-pn3dj5pj7f
    @user-pn3dj5pj7f 10 месяцев назад +2

    I thought it was an Imperial that I have but I guess it's a teacup with tricolor ❤
    Love love love her ❤

    • @janewrighton9227
      @janewrighton9227 10 месяцев назад

      This channel doesn’t know anything about shin tzu’s. The original bread is the imperial and are from Tibet. There are only three types and the American and European ones were crossed with bigger dogs for hunting. Any dog can be AKC registered, you only have to pay the bucks. Also teacup ones are not a breed they are just bread from the smallest of the imperial ones and are very unhealthy due to inbreeding.

  • @Oneshot27-w9f
    @Oneshot27-w9f 2 года назад +2

    New friend here. New owner of shihtzu hope to see more and learn more form your channel

  • @prencessmitchell1027
    @prencessmitchell1027 2 года назад +3

    I have a black and white teacup shih tzu he’s 14 weeks and he’s definitely my world

  • @maggiek8239
    @maggiek8239 Год назад +2

    I love them ALL! My fur baby had to be put under at only 2.5 years old due to severe😢 illness 😢. I miss her sooooo much !😢😢

  • @FuzzandStuff
    @FuzzandStuff 2 года назад +12

    I have a shih tzu and her name is Mochi, she is a tri-colored shih tzu and when I search it up its kinda rare to find these. Mochi was watching the vid with me and it looked like she enjoyed it!

    • @remcrimson2750
      @remcrimson2750 2 года назад +1

      What a coincidence! I happened to know someone who also has a shih tzu named Mochi!

    • @adrianacccarrillo9981
      @adrianacccarrillo9981 Год назад

      My sister only has Try-colors and blue eyed puppies.. the rare ones are the single color ones. Mine is black tan and white.

    • @carolinebarrett4736
      @carolinebarrett4736 Год назад

      @@adrianacccarrillo9981 mine is also tri colour, (named monster) she’s mostly honey and white..with the honey colour darkening in some spots, like the tips of her ears, and with a few wisps of black in her tail and moustache 🥰

  • @lostnationfarm1613
    @lostnationfarm1613 Год назад +10

    So much misinformation in this video. "Purebred" isn't determined by size or color, but by the % of a breed a dog is made of. If you breed 2, 100% Shih Tzus together, all of the offspring is 100% Shih Tzu, a/k/a "Purebred", no matter what size or color it is. The American Kennel Club Breed Standard states that Shih Tzus should be between 8-11" tall & 9-16 lbs., so there is quite a bit of variation in sizes of the purebred Shih Tzus, just in general. The non-showing public loves "different", so breeding outside the Breed Standard for unusual color patterns &/or smaller sizes, are where things like "Imperial" come from. "Imperial" is just a term for "Undersized Shih Tzu". Of course, when something's trendy, like "Imperial" or "Teacup", people will cross the Shih Tzu w/ a smaller breed in an effort to create the wee pooches that are in demand on the pet market, & in that case, they won't be Purebred Shih Tzu.
    There are also many mixed breed dogs in this video, which makes it even more misleading. The idea is a good one, but the creator should educate themselves more about the breeds, terminology, etc., before making an "educational" video such as this, full of inaccuracies.

    • @user-vz9xn3qu2d
      @user-vz9xn3qu2d 12 дней назад

      I like what you wrote how can I tell he type I have?

  • @leisa0121
    @leisa0121 11 месяцев назад

    I have 2 with the brindle color
    ❤ i love them soon much

  • @highonimmi
    @highonimmi Год назад +2

    Imperial…but, I love them all

  • @lisamcdonald2877
    @lisamcdonald2877 Год назад +10

    My Sparky was a rescue, due to his disabled owner passing away from COVID. I wasn't looking for a particular breed, but I thought he was the cutest dog EVER the moment I saw him. Sparky and my favorite cat became instant friends, and that settled it. I had found my companion canine. He is Black with white on his chest and paws, and looks like an American boy.

    • @LC.1990
      @LC.1990 7 месяцев назад

      Thank you for rescuing

  • @rbaby2657
    @rbaby2657 7 месяцев назад

    We ve got a rescue brindle ( black/darkchoclate +white) with blue eyes. Purebred. Shes sooo beautiful❤

  • @tinku0079
    @tinku0079 Год назад

    And first time watching your video

  • @brendacowans3316
    @brendacowans3316 11 месяцев назад +2

    Still miss my Henry... Every single day.He was definitely my little buddy.

    • @albertrobin4485
      @albertrobin4485 7 месяцев назад

      Hello pretty lady, how are you doing today I hope everything is going absolutely perfect with you?

  • @okiedoggie
    @okiedoggie 2 года назад

    Great 😍😍😍

  • @micheletetley6142
    @micheletetley6142 2 года назад +3

    I love my Shih Tzu :)

  • @lafrancemilbert3811
    @lafrancemilbert3811 2 года назад +5

    I have 2shih 🐶🐶and they are My life❤❤

  • @aasrithastories2025
    @aasrithastories2025 2 года назад

    Can you post one video like Shih Tzu daily routine

  • @Image_Beauty
    @Image_Beauty 2 года назад +11

    I have blue eyed Shih Tzu’s I didn’t realize there where so many different kinds 🥰

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 года назад +6

      There aren't. You have a shih tzu with blue eyes - which is lovely! but it's not a distinct type within the breed. You can safely disregard almost everything in this video. The creator clearly knows very little about the breed - they couldn't even find real shih tzu for the video; many of these dogs aren't even shih tzu's!

    • @lalavienrose953
      @lalavienrose953 2 года назад

      The content doesn't make sense. I have shihtzu and they don't recognize any type of breed except colors.

    • @Image_Beauty
      @Image_Beauty 2 года назад

      @@lalavienrose953 I meant different colors 🤗

    • @Image_Beauty
      @Image_Beauty 2 года назад

      @@Lionforaday what kinds of shih tzu did they use 🤯

    • @tzuamourshihtzu9871
      @tzuamourshihtzu9871 2 года назад +1

      @@Image_Beauty most of the examples used here are different or cross breeds.

  • @222bijoux
    @222bijoux Год назад +10

    terrible examples of shih tzus

  • @itskajeric
    @itskajeric Год назад

    them black ones dont melt my heart. they are adorable also

  • @Mediaworkscpv
    @Mediaworkscpv Год назад +3

    My little Shih-Tzu has blue eyes. They are very beautiful

  • @YouTubeWalaSam
    @YouTubeWalaSam 2 года назад +9

    My Shihtzu dog delivered the 2 puppies 🐶 🥳🐾🧿 & they are adorable 🥰

    • @danaspielbusch4610
      @danaspielbusch4610 2 года назад +1

      Congratulations! I want to get one ,an emotional support furbuddie!

    • @YouTubeWalaSam
      @YouTubeWalaSam 2 года назад +1

      @@danaspielbusch4610 Thank you so much 😊 🐾 paw buddy
      Check out my latest vlog to see how she delivered & puppies first look ❤️🐶🥳

  • @antiqueponygirl6608
    @antiqueponygirl6608 Год назад +5

    If both the Imperial Shih Tzu and teacup Shih tzu are from purebred AKC parents, they are purebred. It’s just that the smaller dogs do not meet breed standards. Most of the pet quality Shih Tzu that people know and love Do Not meet AKC Shih Tzu standards. Too taller, too short, the coat not as full, the wrong tail set, tail too curly……….I could go on. Because your beloved pet doesn’t meet show quality standards doesn’t make them any less of a Shih Tzu.

  • @cynthiasammons2252
    @cynthiasammons2252 Год назад +2

    Imperial! 💙 My baby Benjamin is a very healthy Imperial he’s just 9 lbs if fluffy love!

  • @yudaikiscardin2322
    @yudaikiscardin2322 Год назад +1

    ty for information received for i have a miniature Schnauzer and my sister's dog is a chit su ,so i was wondering how the puppies will come out. This will be her first pregnancy and she is only 9 months old. Pregnancy was totally an accident for it was not planned

  • @shenforever
    @shenforever Год назад +1

    My friend had shih tzu dog and its imperial type and its so cute ❤️

  • @mariolavidas2592
    @mariolavidas2592 Год назад +8

    I did not know what type of shin tzu my Puka(his name) was,I just identified him.He is American.The family who bought him did not want him anymore, I got him by mistake since my wife wanted a dog and I didn’t want him to be a stray so I got him.I wouldn’t change him for anything in the world.

    • @user-rl8gs3nl8g
      @user-rl8gs3nl8g Год назад

      They are little balls of love. Fly High Bobo. I miss you little guy

  • @stevengabio2163
    @stevengabio2163 Год назад

    Is "beagle care" also one of your youtube channel? 🙂

  • @youredxspanktube
    @youredxspanktube 9 месяцев назад

    We have a female imperial shih tzu and a black shih tzu with a white chest hair.. We love them both so much!!

  • @AceUltraman
    @AceUltraman Год назад +2

    Holy Shih Zu we have the Black Ones! Two Girls, no markings, just all Black they blend with the shadows and one with Darkness like Ninjas!

    • @kbl437
      @kbl437 Год назад

      Yes! We adopted at black shih tzu and didn’t even know they came all black. He blends in and sometimes missed in photos. Some of our friends didn’t know we have a dog because they can’t see 👀 him in our family photos. 😂 🥷

  • @holyshihtzu5625
    @holyshihtzu5625 2 года назад +5

    My Shihtzu wasn't on that list... he's his own unique breed!

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 года назад

      Haha, exactly! Each person's dog really is special - they're just irreplaceable.

  • @taffythegreat1986
    @taffythegreat1986 Год назад +5

    I have two shih tzu, father and son. But they look different. I sometimes wonder if the son is a cross breed. I call them Ewok and Chewbacca. I love them both to bits because of they’re personalities
    I love the video 👍👍.

    • @paradiseadams6320
      @paradiseadams6320 9 месяцев назад +1

      *If their top teeth doesn't fit down inside their lower bottom teeth, they are not Shih Tzu.*

    • @taffythegreat1986
      @taffythegreat1986 9 месяцев назад

      @@paradiseadams6320 I’ll take a look at that. Cheers 👍👍

  • @aureliomega3268
    @aureliomega3268 4 месяца назад

    Mine is a black shih-tzu, and we love him. Intelligent, obedient, still manipulator... here I am posting this because of him...

  • @scottdore8391
    @scottdore8391 2 года назад +3

    Our little Carly was a shihtzu/poodle she was a great little dog and so sweet she passed away last night and I'll miss her alot if your wondering if there great dogs they are

  • @Islalovesboba
    @Islalovesboba 23 дня назад +1

    My Shih tzu is an American one and she's so cute and fluffy. She's a loaf of bread 🍞🍞💖

  • @chiquitabonita3018
    @chiquitabonita3018 2 года назад

    I hv an American Shi Tzu Brendal w/black & white making grey

  • @msvrecap9653
    @msvrecap9653 Год назад

    How can I differentiate between American European n brindle it's so similar

  • @user-yi3kp7ro6w
    @user-yi3kp7ro6w Месяц назад

    Every Shig Tzui so lovely

  • @chaplainlee
    @chaplainlee 7 месяцев назад

    I have a solid black one with blue eyes. He is now about 5. I found him as a puppy on the side of the interstate. Now I know why the vet asked me how much I had to pay for him when I took him in the first time. Wish I wouldn't have gotten him fixed now so I could have had more.

  • @itstrishamaria
    @itstrishamaria Год назад +1

    Well i own a IMPERIAL SHIH TZU. He is 2 lbs and He is 3 months old now. He was white/brown . He was registered with KCI. He is my love of my life. I take care my dog with lots of love (LEO

    • @antiqueponygirl6608
      @antiqueponygirl6608 11 месяцев назад

      If both the Imperial Shih Tzu and teacup Shih tzu are from purebred AKC parents, they are purebred. It’s just that the smaller dogs do not meet breed standards. Most of the pet quality Shih Tzu that people know and love Do Not meet AKC Shih Tzu standards. Too taller, too short, the coat not as full, the wrong tail set, tail too curly……….I could go on. Because your beloved pet doesn’t meet show quality standards doesn’t make them any less of a Shih Tzu. Now you know what to say to educate the ignorant people. Enjoy your little man. :)

  • @tracyshaffer4510
    @tracyshaffer4510 2 года назад +14

    I had to put my Shih tzu down 9 months ago, I was devastated. My daughter talked me into buying another one, I did he was 8 weeks old, after 2 weeks something went wrong with him and I had to put him down. The vet said whatever it was went to his brain. I almost had a nervous breakdown at the emergency vet. These dogs have a lot of health conditions. Because of the vet bills I’m without a dog now, very heartbreaking.

    • @avariceseven9443
      @avariceseven9443 2 года назад +3

      Aww. That’s just tragic. How old was the other one you put down 9 months ago?
      God, losing a puppy is just as devastating as losing a dog you’ve loved for years.
      I remember growing up, i always wanted a dog but for some reasons, after our first dog died from a road accident, our puppies just keeps on dying. I got one a friend gave me but it died a few days later and it’s poop got some blood on it. A few others died that way too years apart. I never knew of viruses then and dogs usually aren’t vaccinated in the past.
      Then, around 10y ago, we got another puppy after giving up for awhile. That puppy died too. It jumped off a moving vehicle and got run over by the vehicle it was on. Such a tragedy. It was still so small and it was sweet too. It was wagging its tail at first but slowly it’s drifting away from us.
      I can never forget the noise it makes as it slowly dies. It wasn’t loud. She was just trying to breath and live.
      Now i have 2 shih tzu and am very careful with them. When we go to town i always make sure they are secured. They are my world.

    • @windygriffith6217
      @windygriffith6217 2 года назад +1

      Sorry to hear that, l know that was devastating...most people are breeding for money not the breed. Look at this guy, he doesn't even know the shih zhu standards......

    • @KandicePolut
      @KandicePolut 2 года назад +2

      I’m sorry to hear that! My shihtzu is almost 14 years old and he still acts like a puppy. He’s never had health issues of any kind except after his first vaccination, he had an allergic reaction. He’s such a cutie pie. He is losing his vision at his advanced age now bc he has cataracts. But besides that, he still thinks he’s a playful puppy.

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 года назад +1

      I'm so sorry, Tracy. I know the devastation of losing a beloved dog - it's simply heartbreaking. I do agree that this breed is prone to some health issues - one of my current girls is going to cost me the earth with something called brachycephalic opthalmic syndrome - the moment the vet said it, I could feel my pocket getting lighter, lol. However, it sounds like your pup had some sort of infection that went to his brain - that's not really typical of the breed, but may be a sign of having come from an unethical breeder. You don't say where you got your little fellow, but a good breeder would be horrified that this happened to your pup - at a minimum they'd have refunded you your money. I hope that after taking time to heal your heart, you'll consider another dog; you sound like someone who can give one a very good home!

    • @barbmarkle9765
      @barbmarkle9765 Год назад +2

      It is very tragic. I feel your pain. We have always had she tzus. Our last two lived 15 years.

  • @dixithdanny235
    @dixithdanny235 2 года назад +5

    They have shown lhasapso into shihtzu breeds and clamming has pure breed shihtzu's, these channel is misleading people by proving wrong information

  • @Nele928
    @Nele928 3 месяца назад +1

    No mater wich one I love this all.❤❤❤ I have one boy in Creme Red. My Baby.

  • @mariaa.9326
    @mariaa.9326 2 года назад +12

    There's only 1 type of shih tzu, others are smaller because they lack nutrition or DNA talks. (I'm not talking about liver line shih tzu, you know what I mean). Imperial, teacup, etc., Sometimes breeders breed small shih tzu/s to produce smaller ones, and then they'll tell people that this is a teacup, etc. to earn a few bucks than the usual.

    • @g.w.hampton5525
      @g.w.hampton5525 Год назад +1

      Please bear in mind that at one time there was only one size of Poodle, Australian Shepherd, and other breeds of dogs before you go spewing your nonsense as if you know what you're talking about.

    • @NiaDja
      @NiaDja 11 месяцев назад

      You need to educate yourself. Imperial and Teacup are descriptive terms. I have two AKC registered Teacup Shih Tzus, my sister is a breeder. Definitely not lacking nutrition and both extremely healthy and happy.

    • @antiqueponygirl6608
      @antiqueponygirl6608 11 месяцев назад

      G. W hampton5525 You are so correct. If both the Imperial Shih Tzu and teacup Shih tzu are from purebred AKC parents, they are purebred. It’s just that the smaller dogs do not meet breed standards. Most of the pet quality Shih Tzu that people know and love Do Not meet AKC Shih Tzu standards. Too taller, too short, the coat not as full, the wrong tail set, tail too curly……….I could go on. Because your beloved pet doesn’t meet show quality standards doesn’t make them any less of a Shih Tzu.

  • @Danielle7165
    @Danielle7165 Год назад +3

    I adopted a little dog 10 years ago from a shelter and still unsure if he is a lhasa apso or a shihtzu or maybe even a mix of both. I didn't realise there were so many different types of shihtzu

    • @rmtubelonia
      @rmtubelonia Год назад

      my sister adopted a dog from the shelter. she thought it as a shih tzuh. turned out to be a lhasa appso with her keen smell and fierce barking of strangers! love that dog. miss her sometimes when i got back home. but i have my own imperial shih tzuh to take care of and love

    • @sabrinafehl7861
      @sabrinafehl7861 Год назад

      I have two male Lhasa apso n Shih Tzu mix the bigger one weighs 22 pounds n the smaller one weighs 16. They r litter mates. N I have a chocolate full blooded Shih Tzu named her Candy. N she lives up to her name. It after watching this video I’m thinking. Cause she is only 7.5 pounds n the vet told me if she ends up weighing more it will b because she will b fat. 😢

  • @davidmoreno9723
    @davidmoreno9723 11 месяцев назад

    My dog has a green eyes ! is this common ? thanks for your help.

  • @Mondodemortyyy
    @Mondodemortyyy 15 часов назад

    My favourite is lunaaa

  • @deniseclark9686
    @deniseclark9686 2 года назад

    I have a brindle shih tzu he has brown black tan white stripes he just turn 1 yr yesterday when he gets groom he his almost white he's always changing he's father back to his great grandfather people love his colors

  • @kb6748
    @kb6748 Год назад

    This video is funny.

  • @aidagspringdalearkansas7058
    @aidagspringdalearkansas7058 Год назад

    Mine has one brown and one blue eye 👁️ pretty 😍

  • @cheep_010
    @cheep_010 Год назад

    My shi tux is black and white but he’s tall do you know why?

  • @jasmineroberts2939
    @jasmineroberts2939 2 года назад +1

    I love all shih tzus

  • @octavioibarra7448
    @octavioibarra7448 2 года назад

    Hi I am looking for a shih zht we’re can I buy one or get one please let me know

    • @tracyshaffer4510
      @tracyshaffer4510 2 года назад

      There are a lot of breeders out there, just be careful because some interbreed these dogs and they have many health conditions. Good luck

  • @paradiseadams6320
    @paradiseadams6320 Год назад +1

    *My Shih Tzu front teeth fits down inside the bottom teeth. That should have been mentioned in this video. That is the main heritage of a pure breed Shih Tzu.*

  • @kerussell3247
    @kerussell3247 7 месяцев назад

    Shih-Tzu are the only breed I’ve ever owned for more than 20 yrs. There are American/European standards that specify requirements for size and formation. “Imperial” is designer dog where someone has simply bred for a smaller puppy. The primary consideration with them is the potential for more health issues. Those hybrids like SheePoos etc., aren’t recognized and can’t be registered. My current baby is AKC, has a smoother silky coat and on the lighter side of the standard, at 9 lbs.

  • @siriushearts
    @siriushearts 8 месяцев назад

    They are all cute shih tzus

  • @dianenacastro8037
    @dianenacastro8037 Год назад +2

    My aunt owns shih tzu 6 of them (2 were given to relatives)

  • @jemimagalo984
    @jemimagalo984 2 года назад

    My black shih 😍

  • @err40414
    @err40414 Год назад

    i have black and SO CUTIEEE shih tzu

  • @realshihtzu
    @realshihtzu 2 года назад

    👌👌

  • @kimgarcia1867
    @kimgarcia1867 2 года назад

    Either i have the american one or the brindled. Lol I didn’t know about this.

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 года назад +3

      The video is full of misinformation. There's not a brindle dog in sight in this video. Look-up brindle on the internet - it's a red, brown or gold dog with black tiger stripes, a pattern commonly seen in pit bulls or great danes. They don't typically have white in their coats; that colour would be tri-coloured. Maybe there are brindle shih tzu, but not in this video! Even then, it's just a description of colour - it's not a "type" (nor is the American or European). There's just one official shih tzu, and then those who breed a smaller type which is called Imperial, though it's not recognized as an official breed.

  • @jaibertsagarang3238
    @jaibertsagarang3238 2 года назад

    how about choco liver shih tzu ?

  • @ChristinaClay4
    @ChristinaClay4 Год назад +1

    I have 6 Shihtzu’s two with baby blue eyes

  • @margaretcollins5507
    @margaretcollins5507 Год назад +1

    I have a Maltese shi shizu
    He is 3 years old and I love him so much ❤️ but he is very dominant and gets angry when I tell him off for his bad behaviour
    What can I do please 🙏

    • @emmaknotts7654
      @emmaknotts7654 11 месяцев назад

      Same here. Moshe barks back at me when I tell him no!

  • @limjohnjohn5851
    @limjohnjohn5851 Месяц назад

    My Shih Tzu is my morning bell. he left me with a memory of injury wanting to catch him and when he realized that i was hurt he quits running and ran towards me to carry him.

  • @BaoTieuActor
    @BaoTieuActor 2 года назад +4

    But aren't the Original Shihtzus from Tibet much much smaller in size, similar to the Imperial? They originated from Tibet so how is the Original Shihtzu now called an American Shihtzu?

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 года назад

      The video is rife with inaccuracies. The traditional shih tzu *were* from Tibet, though I can't comment on what size they were - I hadn't heard that they were smaller than today's standard shih tzu. I'd be surprised if they were, since most toy breeds started-out larger, and have been bred to be successively smaller, for that highly desirable trait know as "cuteness," lol. The idea of an "original" or "American" shih tzu is one that begins and ends with this video - as far as I know, it's not really a thing.

    • @brendaward1985
      @brendaward1985 Год назад

      they got taken there by American soldiers,they are from Tibet my boy was the biggest out of a litter of 9,all down to DNA i think

  • @alexabion5548
    @alexabion5548 2 года назад +1

    how about prapso shihtzu?

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 года назад

      Good point. Most of the dogs here aren't even shih tzu, and the others they're pointing out as distinct "types" are just colourations.

  • @madelinecruz9692
    @madelinecruz9692 Год назад

    ME GUSTARIA ESTA INFORMACION EN ESPAÑOL POR FAVOR 🥰

    • @mariaelenabelloc1805
      @mariaelenabelloc1805 Год назад +1

      Como quiera hay varia información que no es del todo cierta, y varios perros que ilustran aquí no son en lo absoluto shih tzu, así que ni te mortifiques... Y los dizque de ojos azules que mencionan, son de ojos cafés con reflejos de las cámaras... No estoy de acuerdo con mucha de la información que comparten en este video...

  • @magpiesneedle2575
    @magpiesneedle2575 8 месяцев назад

    I had an American Shih Tzu. A wonderful dog in every way. But there is no room in the dog world, the world, for ‘teacup Shih Thus’ or any other breed. I’m glad the video at least touched on the problems associated with these dogs, who through no fault of their own, are created to be ‘cute’ not healthy.

  • @user-se6ur7ly9t
    @user-se6ur7ly9t Год назад

    소중해❤

  • @shihtzutv2136
    @shihtzutv2136 Год назад

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @kksweetness
    @kksweetness 2 года назад +2

    Can you do a video on helping with tear stains?

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 года назад +1

      Try using clotrimazole, or one of the other over-the-counter creams for vaginal yeast infections (that's the cheapest way to buy it)! It's safe for mucous membranes (obviously, lol), and it will help to address the red yeast that shih tzu are prone to under their eyes. I'd carefully trim the hair under the dog's eyes first with nail scissors and then rub the cream in each night before bed.

  • @Dime.Society
    @Dime.Society 2 года назад

    My Louis looks exactly like the black and white, so I’d say he’s a brindle shi tzu.

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 года назад +3

      Brindle coloration requires an undercoat that's red or brown or gold, with black stripes overlaid on top. None of the dogs shown in the video are brindle, which is often described as "tiger-striped." If you have a traditional black-and-white shih tzu, it's commonly referred to as tuxedo.

  • @moherowyproject
    @moherowyproject Год назад

    Mine is blue eyes and Dr said American one

  • @kimberlyrussell7822
    @kimberlyrussell7822 10 месяцев назад

    Some of the dogs in this video did not even appear to be Shih Tzu. Also, to say Imperial or teacup are not purebred is not accurate. Both are just bred using small parents. If the parents are purebred, the puppy is purebred. Imperial may not be recognized, but it’s just a small Shih Tzu. Found some of this information to be very inaccurate. I am a long time Shih Tzu owner, I’ve had black and white party, blue and white, brindle and currently have a Liver Imperial. Everything about Shih Tzu is wonderful. Adorable, Lovable loyal, intelligent, mischievous, friendly. Magnificent breed!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @shikhatalwar8348
    @shikhatalwar8348 Год назад

    I have an imperial shitzu
    I immediately understood because my shitzu's corner of the tail and ears are brown & black

  • @janamarkum6440
    @janamarkum6440 5 месяцев назад

    M Henry is a black shih tzu. I rescued him when he was 9 and soon be 17 . I had no idea tll now that he eas considerd rare.. when i cut his hair very short for summer his hair becomes silver and these wierd black dots over his back but are invisible when jis hair grows back black.

    • @ShihTzuCareChannel
      @ShihTzuCareChannel  4 месяца назад

      Woow 17, that's amazing. You have taken good care of M Henry ❤❤

  • @sooleb
    @sooleb 4 месяца назад

    My moms friend shih tzu had puppies, 3 girls. One is all black, one is all brown, and one is white and brown ❤ I’m picking up the brown and white one in 4 weeks

  • @shinokurianigm
    @shinokurianigm Год назад

  • @WeirdSkellyK1
    @WeirdSkellyK1 7 дней назад

    Shihtzus are a cross breed in amd of themselves,between a lhasa Apsa and Pekingese ( historically and they have been bred for a very long time)

  • @ddrix949
    @ddrix949 Год назад

    My shitzu is gold and he had pink nose and light tan eyes as a pup. Now his nose n eyes darkened to a light brown color.

  • @SELENAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
    @SELENAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Год назад +1

    I have a teacup shih zhu