Fun Facts
| 1 | The breed is more than 1,000 years old! |
| 2 | They were wiped out during the Communist Revolution and 14 dogs saved the breed. 7 males and 7 females were used to save the breed. (Woohoo!) |
| 3 | Many celebrities have owned Shihtzu's such as Bill Gates, Mariah Carey, Beyonce, and Nicole Richie. |
| 4 | The common belief is that Shih tzu's came from China but they actually came from Tibet. |
| 5 | The Shih tzu was the official dog breed of the Ming Dynasty. They served as house dogs for the royal family during the years of 1368-1644 A.D. |
Kriss, R. (2017). Shih Tzu Dog Breed Information. Retrieved from https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/shih-tzu/
