What are the characteristics of a Shih Tzu? Purebred adult Shih Tzus are no taller than 16cm at the shoulder and weigh no more than 7kg; ||A good-looking Shih Tzu has a full face, large, round eyes, and dark pupils; ||The Shih Tzu is petite, well-structured, has a double coat, and a dense, shiny coat. The Shih Tzu is a small, long-haired breed. The puppy will only be about 16 cm tall as an adult and will weigh no more than 14 pounds. According to the AKC event judging standards, being large or small, fat or skinny is a disqualification. A purebred Shih Tzu has a full rather than sunken face. Their eyes are large and round, and they look radiant. The eyes are widely spaced, but they are not bulging out. The pupils are usually dark, although there are also Shih Tzus with blue pupils. Their noses and lips are black, and their mouths are short, wide, and smooth and unlined. The coat of the pure Shih Tzu is a double layer of back hair that is particularly dense. The back coat is able to completely cover the dog’s body and falls vertically to the ground. According to AKC event regulations, Shih Tzus can have any color coat, and all colors of coat are sufficient without being judged as a disqualifying performance. The tail of a 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 Shih Tzu has a double coat that covers the entire body and is very rich and dense with a long, smooth coat that allows for a slight undulation. Shih Tzus are allowed to have any color as a rule, and all colors are treated equally.
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