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Shih Tzu
Cheerful Chinese palace dog. Loves company, short walks, and being beautiful.
β Strengths
- Low-shedding, allergy-friendly
- Modest exercise needs
- Affectionate with family
! Things to consider
- Daily grooming if kept long-haired
- Brachycephalic β heat sensitive
- Eye injuries common
Trait profile
- Size
- 2
- Energy level
- 4
- Trainability
- 5
- Shedding
- 2
- Barking
- 4
- Friendliness
- 8
- Good with kids
- 7
- Good with other pets
- 7
- Alone tolerance
- 5
- Grooming needs
- 9
- Drool
- 1
- Health robustness
- 5
- Allergy-friendly
- 7
- Longevity
- 8
- Affordability
- 6