Nancy Morgan
The Shih Tzu are loyal service dogs and loving companions. And here are some facts to get acquainted with them better.
#1 According to one popular theory, the breed was started in Tibet by Buddhist monks and eventually made its way to China. 🐶😄
#2 Later they were considered as “holy dogs.”😎🐾
#3 They may not look like it, but the modest Shih Tzu is more closely related to wolves than many fiercer-looking breeds.🤔
#4 Despite their genetic similarities to wolves, Shih Tzu were bred to be loving companions.😊
#5 The pampered pets led luxurious lives in palaces, enjoying all the creature comforts a dog could want.🧐
#6 As with other Chinese dog breeds, the Shih Tzu was nearly wiped out when the Communist party began its takeover.😯
