If you thought there was just something about the Shih-Tzu temperament that makes it a great furry friend to have around, you aren't wrong. Shih-Tzu have been bred for generations to be the ultimate companion dog. Here are some of the reasons why those magnetic personality traits make your Shih-Tzu simply irresistible.
Shih-Tzu are the most devoted little pet with a large dog personality. Above all, a Shih-Tzu is devoted, wholly and completely, to you and your needs. Sure, sometimes he likes to play with a toy or romp around the living room, but you can't ask for a better listener, lap warmer, or sympathetic furry ear.
Your Shih-Tzu can sit at your feet for hours gently snoozing, but he doesn't forget to occasionally gaze up at you in adoration. If you want a dog who does his own thing and only occasionally bothers to notice you, this breed may not be the one for you. But if you desire a pet who thinks it's all about you, then this is your dog.
Shih-Tzu are tranquil, You've heard of those yappy little ankle-biting lap dogs, right? Well, the Shih-Tzu isn't one of them. Calm and self-possessed, the Shih-Tzu watches and waits. Sure, he may bark at the delivery guy when he comes right up to the door, but he's not bred to be a watchdog. Your Shih-Tzu is too focused on you to worry about anybody else who may be walking by outside, and if somebody else comes in the house, your Shih-Tzu thinks it's obvious that this new friend has arrived for the sole purpose of petting and loving him. Sure, exceptions do exist, and you'll find some dogs who bark a lot, especially among dogs who were never properly socialized. Some people talk more than others, and some Shih-Tzu bark more than others. But in general, this dog isn't yappy or suspicious.
Shih-Tzu have a sense of humor. Part of being a good buddy is having a sense of humor, and your funny little Shih-Tzu quickly discovers how to make you laugh. Whether he's flipping his stuffed mouse toy into the air and then spinning around to see where it landed, pretending to play fetch then darting just out of reach when you try to take back the ball, or gazing at you with an expression so serious and concerned that your bad mood dissolves completely, your Shih-Tzu brightens your day and puts a smile on your face. Who can resist that?
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Shih-Tzu are the most devoted little pet with a large dog personality. Above all, a Shih-Tzu is devoted, wholly and completely, to you and your needs. Sure, sometimes he likes to play with a toy or romp around the living room, but you can't ask for a better listener, lap warmer, or sympathetic furry ear.
Your Shih-Tzu can sit at your feet for hours gently snoozing, but he doesn't forget to occasionally gaze up at you in adoration. If you want a dog who does his own thing and only occasionally bothers to notice you, this breed may not be the one for you. But if you desire a pet who thinks it's all about you, then this is your dog.
Shih-Tzu are tranquil, You've heard of those yappy little ankle-biting lap dogs, right? Well, the Shih-Tzu isn't one of them. Calm and self-possessed, the Shih-Tzu watches and waits. Sure, he may bark at the delivery guy when he comes right up to the door, but he's not bred to be a watchdog. Your Shih-Tzu is too focused on you to worry about anybody else who may be walking by outside, and if somebody else comes in the house, your Shih-Tzu thinks it's obvious that this new friend has arrived for the sole purpose of petting and loving him. Sure, exceptions do exist, and you'll find some dogs who bark a lot, especially among dogs who were never properly socialized. Some people talk more than others, and some Shih-Tzu bark more than others. But in general, this dog isn't yappy or suspicious.
Shih-Tzu have a sense of humor. Part of being a good buddy is having a sense of humor, and your funny little Shih-Tzu quickly discovers how to make you laugh. Whether he's flipping his stuffed mouse toy into the air and then spinning around to see where it landed, pretending to play fetch then darting just out of reach when you try to take back the ball, or gazing at you with an expression so serious and concerned that your bad mood dissolves completely, your Shih-Tzu brightens your day and puts a smile on your face. Who can resist that?
(copied with permission)