How to identify a Shih Tzu

How can Shih Tzu be identified? First, the adult Shih Tzu is about 27 cm tall and generally weighs no more than 7 kg; second, the Shih Tzu’s face is relatively short and full, with widely spaced eyes, dark eyes, relatively wide open nostrils, a short, wide muzzle, but no wrinkles; third, the entire body is very balanced, with a long neck and a short, sturdy body, no thin waist or tucked-in belly. First, purebred Shih Tzus belong to a small breed, with a height of about 27 cm and a weight of generally no more than 7 kg after reaching adulthood. If it is too big or too small, too fat and stupid or thin in weight, this is a sign of disqualification. (Of course, if the Shih Tzu is developing abnormally, then you have to help it check its body, and if there are disease factors affecting it, then it should also be treated in time.) Second, the purebred Shih Tzu has a relatively short and full face, the distance between the two eyes is large and very shiny, the eyes are large and round, not protruding, the distance between the two eyes is appropriate, and the eye color is very dark. Liver colored and blue dogs have light colored eyes. The Shih Tzu’s nostrils are relatively wide and open, and the nosepiece, lips, and eye rims should be black. Shih Tzu muzzle is short and wide, but without wrinkles, the upper lip is very thick, the front of the muzzle is flat, the lower lip and jaw do not protrude, and the jaw is wide. Third, the most important feature of a purebred Shih Tzu is that the entire body is very balanced, with no particular exaggerations on the body. The combination of its neck and shoulders is very smooth and fluid, with a long neck and a short, sturdy body, without a thin waist or tucked-in belly. The length of the body is slightly greater than the height of the shoulders, which are well angled and flat against the torso. The length from the elbow to the horse’s shoulder rung is slightly greater than the distance from the elbow to the ground. Fourth, the tail of the purebred Shih Tzu is slightly longer from the elbow to the shoulder of the horse than the distance from the elbow to the ground. The coat of the Shih Tzu is a double coat that covers the entire body, is very rich and dense, is long and smooth, and allows for a slight undulation. Shih Tzus are allowed to have any color as a rule, and all colors are treated equally.