8 Types of Shih Tzu and How to Identify Them?

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  • @charleehunter8249
    @charleehunter8249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I owned (and loved) an Imperial ShihTzu. She was 8 lbs and very small. She was chocolate/liver and white. She was also registered with AKC. She was the 'dog love of my life' and went everywhere with me. I lost her to her heart giving out when she was 16 yrs old. I still miss her years later.

    • @tylerwillison4962
      @tylerwillison4962 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They're great dogs. We just lost both of ours at 14yrs old within in a week. Same issue. Debating if we should adopt another or wait.

    • @teriwildey9885
      @teriwildey9885 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I had a solid black 6 pound imperial Shih Tzu. She was also registered and had DNA testing done. She was a purebred contrary to what they say in this video.

    • @kimberlyrussell7822
      @kimberlyrussell7822 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@teriwildey9885Yes, Imperial basically just means small. If they’re under 9 pounds, it is not the breed standard, but that doesn’t make them any less a purebred Shih Tzu. I have an imperial now and have had the standard Shih Tzu my whole life. No better breed of dog out there. My life has been blessed with my Tzus. My soulmate was a Shih Tzu ❤❤

    • @kerussell3247
      @kerussell3247 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If your baby is AKC, she was born the smaller puppy from AKC registered parents, who might also have been smaller. AKC does not recognize “imperial” as a variation of the Shih-Tzu breed. As stated above its just being used to describe (and sell) smaller puppies.

    • @kerussell3247
      @kerussell3247 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tylerwillison4962
      So sorry for the loss of your babies. My current Tzu is 12 and has been suffering with the oddest congestion..like a baby with a bad cold. I love him dearly and think I’ll also wait awhile before getting another, once he crosses the rainbow bridge.

  • @marn6923
    @marn6923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I feel gratified. My Shih Tzu is apparently a purebred American by your description. I live in the city and see lots of other Shih Tzu on our walks. For whatever reason the owners of tiny Shih Tzu have an attitude problem. They arrogantly point out (as they look at my 11-inch 16-pound girl) that THEIRS is a purebred. I'll be nice and keep quiet, but now I can smile to myself and think, "Hmmmph, obviously an Imperial Shih Tzu, not recognized as a purebred at all."

    • @grosslawn
      @grosslawn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hahaa! I have had 4 American Shih Tzu. They are well bred, robust and healthy with beautiful temperaments. Those tiny ones can have health issues. My guys charge around, love playing with kids and are well socialized. That said they are clowns and can be sorta babyish at times.

    • @brendaward1985
      @brendaward1985 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      mine was a big boy,he died in august ,broke my heart,

    • @robertmcdonald9280
      @robertmcdonald9280 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have a brother and sister, he 24lbs. Her 19 lbs. 5years. Old

    • @carmensepulveda2139
      @carmensepulveda2139 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have an imperial shih but those are the runts of the litter

    • @antiqueponygirl6608
      @antiqueponygirl6608 ปีที่แล้ว

      If both the Imperial Shih Tzu and teacup Shih tzu are from purebred AKC parents, they are purebred. It’s just that the smaller dogs do not meet breed standards. Most of the pet quality Shih Tzu that people know and love Do Not meet AKC Shih Tzu standards. Too taller, too short, the coat not as full, the wrong tail set, tail too curly……….I could go on. Because your beloved pet doesn’t meet show quality standards doesn’t make them any less of a Shih Tzu. My 2 9 pound girls are healthy and intelligent. They both know more than 25 separate commands and are therapy dogs. And no…… not all smaller Shih tzu are runts. Some people will believe anything.

  • @ilovetongmew
    @ilovetongmew 2 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Those shih tzus are not types of shih tzus. Shih tzus can have any color (solid color, parti-color), nothing fancy.

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Exactly. Imagine thinking a black or brindle or blue-eyed shih tzu is a distinct type! Even then, half the dogs in this video don't look even remotely like shih tzus. It wouldn't be so bad if the channel was just about dogs, but it's apparently just about shih tzu. Bizarre!

    • @fashionforwardmom
      @fashionforwardmom 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Lionforaday I've never seen a blue eyed Shih-Tzu that wasn't blind in the blue eye but that didn't change her breed this video is spitting out lies

  • @vivianstidham9596
    @vivianstidham9596 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    My favorite Shihtzu is the brindle color. I have been FORTUNATE to have two of these , a male that latter changed to charcoal gray and white and the female is gradually starting to turn to tan and white. She is just three years old. They are wonderful companions and very loyal and smart.

  • @alexkuvalja6770
    @alexkuvalja6770 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love this dogs so much. Every time i see them it fills my heart with joy

  • @williampeckham9838
    @williampeckham9838 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have had a brindle, 3 browns, and a teacup. 1 made it to 18, 3 lived to 14 and the teacup was 12. All passed naturally and had very happy and were very spoilt. Best dogs ever. I can't wait to get more.

  • @PacoRobbins
    @PacoRobbins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Brindle is what I've got!!! I love my shih tzu, she's my baby.

  • @madveteran7945
    @madveteran7945 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    My Shitzu of 14 years and 10 months passed away today. One of the hardest days of my life. She brought us so much joy. She had congestive heart failure and it was really effecting her quality of life so we put her down. That happened at 10:30 am today and I am so heart broken. 😢

    • @LC.1990
      @LC.1990 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm very sorry for your loss.

    • @madveteran7945
      @madveteran7945 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@LC.1990 thank you.

    • @GR13F3R-tm8tu
      @GR13F3R-tm8tu ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too losing your dog hits hard man. ​@@madveteran7945

    • @GR13F3R-tm8tu
      @GR13F3R-tm8tu ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm also sorry for your loss. ​@@madveteran7945

    • @paulafoss9292
      @paulafoss9292 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a beautiful shih Tzu is 13 years old with heart disease and it's breaking my heart. I'm so sorry for your loss..

  • @stephenbaker6316
    @stephenbaker6316 2 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    Some of the dogs your showing in the video are not even a shih tzu breed which can be misleading

    • @nikitareid8534
      @nikitareid8534 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Byb things sadly and these people promote them

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Thanks for pointing this out. It's bad enough that this is a dog channel - its apparently dedicated to this breed and they can't even get vids of the actual breed? Never mind indicating there are 8 different types when most of these are just different colour variations.

    • @Ergo8152
      @Ergo8152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ya had pure breds 4 yrs very misleading lot of those mixed

    • @nacie6390
      @nacie6390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Can you tell me what those are??

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nacie6390 sorry, what are *those*?

  • @Snowcone_7
    @Snowcone_7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have a brindle shih tzu. It's 2 months old and so cute and mischievous!

  • @GreebleClown
    @GreebleClown 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    If you’re going good to make an informational video, it’s probably a good idea to make sure your information is correct and you don’t use unrelated pictures.

  • @Lionforaday
    @Lionforaday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Half the dogs here clearly aren't shih tzus. Neither the pure white dog nor the black dogs that start at 1:51 are shih tzus - their muzzles are far too long. I've never encountered the term "teacup shih tzu" - the term for any shih tzu bred to be small is an Imperial, and it's correct that they aren't recognized by any kennel club; the small size is discouraged due to breeding problems (I adopted my two as early retired breeders, as one was so small her puppies were born prematurely and died). No doubt the Imperials are created by successively breeding smaller and smaller dogs together, however, no one with any intelligence would breed two dogs from the same litter - that's just nuts.
    Black or brindle shih tzus aren't "types" of shih tzus (nor are blue-eyed shih tzus, as nearly all dog breeds have blue-eyed variants) - they're simply less-common coat colours. It's misleading to call them a distinct "type." For eg. my smallest shih tzu is dark brown with caramel coloured points (feet, tail, face) described as "dobie-marked" bc it resembles a doberman. None of the dogs shown here are brindle, which is often described as "tiger-striped," bc the colouration is black striping on a red/brown/gold background. Brindle shih tzus exist... just not in this video.

    • @deniseclark9686
      @deniseclark9686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a shih tzu that is a pure bred shih tzu from a pure shih tzu breeders that has breed them for over 20 yrs and he is registered with the American kennel club as pure breed as is his parents and his father and grandfather are brindle l have four generations of his history so there are brindle shih tzu

    • @Dime.Society
      @Dime.Society 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@deniseclark9686 yes they do exist, I own one as well. And he, also is akc certified. With a strong bloodline.

    • @CL-ks7xy
      @CL-ks7xy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I agree, imperial is a term for breeders to market small shih tzu's and most have health issues. I lived with a shih tzu breeder and her ethics were none to pleasing, she had 34 dogs, 2 of which at the time were standard poodles, and the rest were Shih tzu or shih tzu crosses. She bred half siblings and marketed them as imperial. She has been breeding for "15-20 years" and I say that loosely. She does not do the things breeders should do. She even told me she wanted to introduce merle to poodles and say they were pure bred, she had a doodle and it looked more poodle and she was going to use her other spayed poodles papers to paper her and she did the same with several other shih tzu, most were mixed with yorkie to get that extra small size yorkies have and the mom dog had an incorrect tail form and she would lie and say it was a fault but she produced "Perfect puppies that are tiny" and that was her words. Breeders are sneaky, papers mean nothing anymore. Luckily she was investigated by ACK recently and rehomed some of the adults. But sadly she has now kept just as many puppies and bought some pekes and more poodles. All they need is some papers from another dog that is retired/gone/fixed and paper a mutt. I am glad I no longer live there, it was hell on earth seeing those dogs live in a small townhome and not even touch the outside ground their whole lives. She moved into a house but it is not any better as she has more and more dogs.

    • @Dime.Society
      @Dime.Society 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CL-ks7xy wow, that lady has no ethical standards. Not to mention how dangerous that is. I’m in awe, that is horrible

    • @CL-ks7xy
      @CL-ks7xy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Dime.Society It is truly upsetting, hard to believe it because she keeps her facebook page and website nice, and hides the dogs in her room when people come see the puppies. She uses wax melts to hide the smell of urine as not all of them are potty trained and track it in from the yard since three are so many. Watching her be so deceitful made it all to disturbing to know there are breeders who can put on a show like they are ethical and yet they are the bottom tier breeders. Made it hard for me to trust any breeders, which is sad because there are good ones. I just know they can hide things too well after seeing it first hand.

  • @celinebuensuceso1210
    @celinebuensuceso1210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Misleading info. Some dog clips showed aren't even shih tzu, looked like mixed breeds or other breed because of their long snouts.

    • @campy0987654321
      @campy0987654321 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Seriously tho.. so annoying

  • @lorettajones1833
    @lorettajones1833 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I own both a Black and a Brindle Shih Tzu ~ both are female. The Black is registered, whereas the Brindle is not. She came from 2 registered parents, however, my daughter whom I got her from did not register the liter. I really didn’t care about papers. My daughter had given her to a woman who did not properly care for the pup. I got her at age 9 months and she is 11 years old now and very spoiled ~ as all pets should be.

  • @avariceseven9443
    @avariceseven9443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I have a 6mo shih tzu with black fur. Her feet all are brown and her chest and chin are brownish too. She also has white coloring that looks like her eyebrows. It was so prominent when her coat was thinner.
    My other one is over 2yo and is mostly white with brown and black here and there.

  • @lisamcdonald2877
    @lisamcdonald2877 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My Sparky was a rescue, due to his disabled owner passing away from COVID. I wasn't looking for a particular breed, but I thought he was the cutest dog EVER the moment I saw him. Sparky and my favorite cat became instant friends, and that settled it. I had found my companion canine. He is Black with white on his chest and paws, and looks like an American boy.

    • @LC.1990
      @LC.1990 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for rescuing

  • @jemai15
    @jemai15 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Callie, my Shih Tzu, is my favorite Shih Tzu! 😆

  • @sherrymackinnon1293
    @sherrymackinnon1293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My Buster was pure bred American ShihTzu...RIP 12-21 🥲🥲🥲🌹🌹🌹💞

  • @maggiek8239
    @maggiek8239 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love them ALL! My fur baby had to be put under at only 2.5 years old due to severe😢 illness 😢. I miss her sooooo much !😢😢

  • @lostnationfarm1613
    @lostnationfarm1613 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    So much misinformation in this video. "Purebred" isn't determined by size or color, but by the % of a breed a dog is made of. If you breed 2, 100% Shih Tzus together, all of the offspring is 100% Shih Tzu, a/k/a "Purebred", no matter what size or color it is. The American Kennel Club Breed Standard states that Shih Tzus should be between 8-11" tall & 9-16 lbs., so there is quite a bit of variation in sizes of the purebred Shih Tzus, just in general. The non-showing public loves "different", so breeding outside the Breed Standard for unusual color patterns &/or smaller sizes, are where things like "Imperial" come from. "Imperial" is just a term for "Undersized Shih Tzu". Of course, when something's trendy, like "Imperial" or "Teacup", people will cross the Shih Tzu w/ a smaller breed in an effort to create the wee pooches that are in demand on the pet market, & in that case, they won't be Purebred Shih Tzu.
    There are also many mixed breed dogs in this video, which makes it even more misleading. The idea is a good one, but the creator should educate themselves more about the breeds, terminology, etc., before making an "educational" video such as this, full of inaccuracies.

    • @MaryEllington-m1y
      @MaryEllington-m1y 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I like what you wrote how can I tell he type I have?

    • @KarlaSandoval-fs6ch
      @KarlaSandoval-fs6ch 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maybe you can answer my question about their tails. One of ours is a cork screw type tail and stays over his back. Our other one has a hang down tail that can come up over his back when he is happy or excited. Why the differences ?

    • @fashionforwardmom
      @fashionforwardmom 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MaryEllington-m1y The American Shih-Tzu has a larger face and the European Shih-Tzu has more of a squished face that is kind of petite. Most of the show dogs are European Shih-Tzus.

    • @fashionforwardmom
      @fashionforwardmom 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@KarlaSandoval-fs6ch The tighter the tail I was always told means the higher the breed and the relaxed tail means you are losing breed standards so that breeder needs to breed back. The tail should lay across their backs not corkscrew like a boston terrier but it can curl just not tight.

    • @fashionforwardmom
      @fashionforwardmom 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

      AKC doesn't always mean you are getting pure bred just saying it is all in the breeder you buy from. Know the breed you want and be selective even when papers are there. Just because a breeder says they are AKC registerable doesn't mean they are pure bred at all it means that they have AKC papers for a female and a male and they ordered papers for a litter. Be careful. Do your research and know what you are getting. My daughter paid $3500 for and AKC French Bulldog and DNA says it is 79% boston terrier and 21% french bulldog when the price of a boston terrier here is around $500, hey but she has AKC papers so according to AKC she is purebred BS!!!

  • @thomastaberner8104
    @thomastaberner8104 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have an all black shih tzu... Best dog ever 😁

    • @toniafranklin9066
      @toniafranklin9066 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i recently had to put my Pug down, and i am getting a black shihtzu in a couple of weeks, my question is do the black coat shistzu fade

    • @thomastaberner8104
      @thomastaberner8104 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@toniafranklin9066 sorry to hear that...
      My shihtzu is 5 years old and probably around 3 years old her back started to fade a little bit like a silver colour but not an overpowering fade

  • @ShannettaSmith
    @ShannettaSmith ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I thought it was an Imperial that I have but I guess it's a teacup with tricolor ❤
    Love love love her ❤

    • @janewrighton9227
      @janewrighton9227 ปีที่แล้ว

      This channel doesn’t know anything about shin tzu’s. The original bread is the imperial and are from Tibet. There are only three types and the American and European ones were crossed with bigger dogs for hunting. Any dog can be AKC registered, you only have to pay the bucks. Also teacup ones are not a breed they are just bread from the smallest of the imperial ones and are very unhealthy due to inbreeding.

  • @itskajeric
    @itskajeric ปีที่แล้ว

    them black ones dont melt my heart. they are adorable also

  • @rockyroller13
    @rockyroller13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    After the 1949 Communist revolution, all Shih Tzu in China were killed because of their association with wealth. At this time, Lady Brownrigg, an Englishwoman who had made her home in China, was fortunate to find a few of these dogs which she then imported to England. These, along with a few which were salvaged by an English Officer on duty in China at that time, made up the stock which was responsible for the continuation of the breed in England and Europe. Every Shih Tzu alive today can be traced to one of Shih Tzu 14 dogs - seven males and seven females - that were used to rebuild the breed.

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, it's a great piece of history - it's too bad the video didn't include it (or other accurate information)! Thanks for adding that great historical information, as I'm sure a lot of folks don't know it.

    • @dondupgafel7777
      @dondupgafel7777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats not even Chinese dog..

    • @sabrinafehl7861
      @sabrinafehl7861 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dondupgafel7777u r rite n wrong. Lhasa apso’s was taken from tibet to China. From there they breed them with another breed of dog n created the Shih Tzu. So they r a breed from China

    • @sabrinafehl7861
      @sabrinafehl7861 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dondupgafel7777u r mistaken Lhasa apso’s was taken from Tibet to China while in China they mixed the Lhasa Apso with another breed of dog and created the Shih Tzu so they are a break from China

    • @alexandrasmith7682
      @alexandrasmith7682 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Three quarter Lhasa Apso ..... One quarter Pekinese .....

  • @brendacowans3316
    @brendacowans3316 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Still miss my Henry... Every single day.He was definitely my little buddy.

    • @albertrobin4485
      @albertrobin4485 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello pretty lady, how are you doing today I hope everything is going absolutely perfect with you?

  • @YouTubeWalaSam
    @YouTubeWalaSam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My Shihtzu dog delivered the 2 puppies 🐶 🥳🐾🧿 & they are adorable 🥰

    • @danaspielbusch4610
      @danaspielbusch4610 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congratulations! I want to get one ,an emotional support furbuddie!

    • @YouTubeWalaSam
      @YouTubeWalaSam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danaspielbusch4610 Thank you so much 😊 🐾 paw buddy
      Check out my latest vlog to see how she delivered & puppies first look ❤️🐶🥳

  • @micheletetley6142
    @micheletetley6142 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love my Shih Tzu :)

  • @lafrancemilbert3811
    @lafrancemilbert3811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have 2shih 🐶🐶and they are My life❤❤

  • @Image_Beauty
    @Image_Beauty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have blue eyed Shih Tzu’s I didn’t realize there where so many different kinds 🥰

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      There aren't. You have a shih tzu with blue eyes - which is lovely! but it's not a distinct type within the breed. You can safely disregard almost everything in this video. The creator clearly knows very little about the breed - they couldn't even find real shih tzu for the video; many of these dogs aren't even shih tzu's!

    • @lalavienrose953
      @lalavienrose953 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The content doesn't make sense. I have shihtzu and they don't recognize any type of breed except colors.

    • @Image_Beauty
      @Image_Beauty 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lalavienrose953 I meant different colors 🤗

    • @Image_Beauty
      @Image_Beauty 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Lionforaday what kinds of shih tzu did they use 🤯

    • @tzuamourshihtzu9871
      @tzuamourshihtzu9871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Image_Beauty most of the examples used here are different or cross breeds.

  • @기린코기린
    @기린코기린 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Every Shig Tzui so lovely

  • @cynthiasammons2252
    @cynthiasammons2252 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Imperial! 💙 My baby Benjamin is a very healthy Imperial he’s just 9 lbs if fluffy love!

  • @prencessmitchell1027
    @prencessmitchell1027 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a black and white teacup shih tzu he’s 14 weeks and he’s definitely my world

  • @KarlaSandoval-fs6ch
    @KarlaSandoval-fs6ch 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We own one with a cork screw tail then the other one has a hang down tail but he turns it up when he's happy or excited. Why different tails?

  • @tinku0079
    @tinku0079 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information good

  • @itstrishamaria
    @itstrishamaria ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well i own a IMPERIAL SHIH TZU. He is 2 lbs and He is 3 months old now. He was white/brown . He was registered with KCI. He is my love of my life. I take care my dog with lots of love (LEO

    • @antiqueponygirl6608
      @antiqueponygirl6608 ปีที่แล้ว

      If both the Imperial Shih Tzu and teacup Shih tzu are from purebred AKC parents, they are purebred. It’s just that the smaller dogs do not meet breed standards. Most of the pet quality Shih Tzu that people know and love Do Not meet AKC Shih Tzu standards. Too taller, too short, the coat not as full, the wrong tail set, tail too curly……….I could go on. Because your beloved pet doesn’t meet show quality standards doesn’t make them any less of a Shih Tzu. Now you know what to say to educate the ignorant people. Enjoy your little man. :)

  • @highonimmi
    @highonimmi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Imperial…but, I love them all

  • @stevengabio2163
    @stevengabio2163 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is "beagle care" also one of your youtube channel? 🙂

  • @tinku0079
    @tinku0079 ปีที่แล้ว

    And first time watching your video

  • @Mediaworkscpv
    @Mediaworkscpv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My little Shih-Tzu has blue eyes. They are very beautiful

  • @margaretcollins5507
    @margaretcollins5507 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a Maltese shi shizu
    He is 3 years old and I love him so much ❤️ but he is very dominant and gets angry when I tell him off for his bad behaviour
    What can I do please 🙏

    • @emmaknotts7654
      @emmaknotts7654 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here. Moshe barks back at me when I tell him no!

  • @adriennedove
    @adriennedove ปีที่แล้ว

    You taught me a lot today. Thanks you son much.

  • @octavioibarra7448
    @octavioibarra7448 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I am looking for a shih zht we’re can I buy one or get one please let me know

    • @tracyshaffer4510
      @tracyshaffer4510 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are a lot of breeders out there, just be careful because some interbreed these dogs and they have many health conditions. Good luck

  • @Nele928
    @Nele928 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    No mater wich one I love this all.❤❤❤ I have one boy in Creme Red. My Baby.

  • @msvrecap9653
    @msvrecap9653 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can I differentiate between American European n brindle it's so similar

  • @AceUltraman
    @AceUltraman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy Shih Zu we have the Black Ones! Two Girls, no markings, just all Black they blend with the shadows and one with Darkness like Ninjas!

    • @kbl437
      @kbl437 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes! We adopted at black shih tzu and didn’t even know they came all black. He blends in and sometimes missed in photos. Some of our friends didn’t know we have a dog because they can’t see 👀 him in our family photos. 😂 🥷

  • @Islacupcakezz
    @Islacupcakezz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My Shih tzu is an American one and she's so cute and fluffy. She's a loaf of bread 🍞🍞💖

  • @mariolavidas2592
    @mariolavidas2592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I did not know what type of shin tzu my Puka(his name) was,I just identified him.He is American.The family who bought him did not want him anymore, I got him by mistake since my wife wanted a dog and I didn’t want him to be a stray so I got him.I wouldn’t change him for anything in the world.

  • @antiqueponygirl6608
    @antiqueponygirl6608 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If both the Imperial Shih Tzu and teacup Shih tzu are from purebred AKC parents, they are purebred. It’s just that the smaller dogs do not meet breed standards. Most of the pet quality Shih Tzu that people know and love Do Not meet AKC Shih Tzu standards. Too taller, too short, the coat not as full, the wrong tail set, tail too curly……….I could go on. Because your beloved pet doesn’t meet show quality standards doesn’t make them any less of a Shih Tzu.

  • @mariaa.9326
    @mariaa.9326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    There's only 1 type of shih tzu, others are smaller because they lack nutrition or DNA talks. (I'm not talking about liver line shih tzu, you know what I mean). Imperial, teacup, etc., Sometimes breeders breed small shih tzu/s to produce smaller ones, and then they'll tell people that this is a teacup, etc. to earn a few bucks than the usual.

    • @g.w.hampton5525
      @g.w.hampton5525 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please bear in mind that at one time there was only one size of Poodle, Australian Shepherd, and other breeds of dogs before you go spewing your nonsense as if you know what you're talking about.

    • @NiaDja
      @NiaDja ปีที่แล้ว

      You need to educate yourself. Imperial and Teacup are descriptive terms. I have two AKC registered Teacup Shih Tzus, my sister is a breeder. Definitely not lacking nutrition and both extremely healthy and happy.

    • @antiqueponygirl6608
      @antiqueponygirl6608 ปีที่แล้ว

      G. W hampton5525 You are so correct. If both the Imperial Shih Tzu and teacup Shih tzu are from purebred AKC parents, they are purebred. It’s just that the smaller dogs do not meet breed standards. Most of the pet quality Shih Tzu that people know and love Do Not meet AKC Shih Tzu standards. Too taller, too short, the coat not as full, the wrong tail set, tail too curly……….I could go on. Because your beloved pet doesn’t meet show quality standards doesn’t make them any less of a Shih Tzu.

  • @rbaby2657
    @rbaby2657 ปีที่แล้ว

    We ve got a rescue brindle ( black/darkchoclate +white) with blue eyes. Purebred. Shes sooo beautiful❤

  • @yudaikiscardin2322
    @yudaikiscardin2322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ty for information received for i have a miniature Schnauzer and my sister's dog is a chit su ,so i was wondering how the puppies will come out. This will be her first pregnancy and she is only 9 months old. Pregnancy was totally an accident for it was not planned

  • @chaplainlee
    @chaplainlee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a solid black one with blue eyes. He is now about 5. I found him as a puppy on the side of the interstate. Now I know why the vet asked me how much I had to pay for him when I took him in the first time. Wish I wouldn't have gotten him fixed now so I could have had more.

  • @okiedoggie
    @okiedoggie 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great 😍😍😍

  • @Oneshot27-w9f
    @Oneshot27-w9f 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    New friend here. New owner of shihtzu hope to see more and learn more form your channel

  • @BaoTieuActor
    @BaoTieuActor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    But aren't the Original Shihtzus from Tibet much much smaller in size, similar to the Imperial? They originated from Tibet so how is the Original Shihtzu now called an American Shihtzu?

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The video is rife with inaccuracies. The traditional shih tzu *were* from Tibet, though I can't comment on what size they were - I hadn't heard that they were smaller than today's standard shih tzu. I'd be surprised if they were, since most toy breeds started-out larger, and have been bred to be successively smaller, for that highly desirable trait know as "cuteness," lol. The idea of an "original" or "American" shih tzu is one that begins and ends with this video - as far as I know, it's not really a thing.

    • @brendaward1985
      @brendaward1985 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      they got taken there by American soldiers,they are from Tibet my boy was the biggest out of a litter of 9,all down to DNA i think

  • @kerussell3247
    @kerussell3247 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shih-Tzu are the only breed I’ve ever owned for more than 20 yrs. There are American/European standards that specify requirements for size and formation. “Imperial” is designer dog where someone has simply bred for a smaller puppy. The primary consideration with them is the potential for more health issues. Those hybrids like SheePoos etc., aren’t recognized and can’t be registered. My current baby is AKC, has a smoother silky coat and on the lighter side of the standard, at 9 lbs.

  • @shenforever
    @shenforever ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My friend had shih tzu dog and its imperial type and its so cute ❤️

  • @magpiesneedle2575
    @magpiesneedle2575 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had an American Shih Tzu. A wonderful dog in every way. But there is no room in the dog world, the world, for ‘teacup Shih Thus’ or any other breed. I’m glad the video at least touched on the problems associated with these dogs, who through no fault of their own, are created to be ‘cute’ not healthy.

  • @tracyshaffer4510
    @tracyshaffer4510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I had to put my Shih tzu down 9 months ago, I was devastated. My daughter talked me into buying another one, I did he was 8 weeks old, after 2 weeks something went wrong with him and I had to put him down. The vet said whatever it was went to his brain. I almost had a nervous breakdown at the emergency vet. These dogs have a lot of health conditions. Because of the vet bills I’m without a dog now, very heartbreaking.

    • @avariceseven9443
      @avariceseven9443 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Aww. That’s just tragic. How old was the other one you put down 9 months ago?
      God, losing a puppy is just as devastating as losing a dog you’ve loved for years.
      I remember growing up, i always wanted a dog but for some reasons, after our first dog died from a road accident, our puppies just keeps on dying. I got one a friend gave me but it died a few days later and it’s poop got some blood on it. A few others died that way too years apart. I never knew of viruses then and dogs usually aren’t vaccinated in the past.
      Then, around 10y ago, we got another puppy after giving up for awhile. That puppy died too. It jumped off a moving vehicle and got run over by the vehicle it was on. Such a tragedy. It was still so small and it was sweet too. It was wagging its tail at first but slowly it’s drifting away from us.
      I can never forget the noise it makes as it slowly dies. It wasn’t loud. She was just trying to breath and live.
      Now i have 2 shih tzu and am very careful with them. When we go to town i always make sure they are secured. They are my world.

    • @windygriffith6217
      @windygriffith6217 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sorry to hear that, l know that was devastating...most people are breeding for money not the breed. Look at this guy, he doesn't even know the shih zhu standards......

    • @KandicePolut
      @KandicePolut 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m sorry to hear that! My shihtzu is almost 14 years old and he still acts like a puppy. He’s never had health issues of any kind except after his first vaccination, he had an allergic reaction. He’s such a cutie pie. He is losing his vision at his advanced age now bc he has cataracts. But besides that, he still thinks he’s a playful puppy.

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so sorry, Tracy. I know the devastation of losing a beloved dog - it's simply heartbreaking. I do agree that this breed is prone to some health issues - one of my current girls is going to cost me the earth with something called brachycephalic opthalmic syndrome - the moment the vet said it, I could feel my pocket getting lighter, lol. However, it sounds like your pup had some sort of infection that went to his brain - that's not really typical of the breed, but may be a sign of having come from an unethical breeder. You don't say where you got your little fellow, but a good breeder would be horrified that this happened to your pup - at a minimum they'd have refunded you your money. I hope that after taking time to heal your heart, you'll consider another dog; you sound like someone who can give one a very good home!

    • @barbmarkle9765
      @barbmarkle9765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is very tragic. I feel your pain. We have always had she tzus. Our last two lived 15 years.

  • @leisa0121
    @leisa0121 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 2 with the brindle color
    ❤ i love them soon much

  • @aureliomega3268
    @aureliomega3268 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mine is a black shih-tzu, and we love him. Intelligent, obedient, still manipulator... here I am posting this because of him...

  • @holyshihtzu5625
    @holyshihtzu5625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My Shihtzu wasn't on that list... he's his own unique breed!

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha, exactly! Each person's dog really is special - they're just irreplaceable.

  • @taracurry5816
    @taracurry5816 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Reminds me of John Cena on SNL- "There's 5 types of bananas: yellow, brown spotty, very brown, green, and round" (points to an orange.)

  • @scottdore8391
    @scottdore8391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Our little Carly was a shihtzu/poodle she was a great little dog and so sweet she passed away last night and I'll miss her alot if your wondering if there great dogs they are

  • @chiquitabonita3018
    @chiquitabonita3018 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hv an American Shi Tzu Brendal w/black & white making grey

  • @cheep_010
    @cheep_010 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My shi tux is black and white but he’s tall do you know why?

  • @thesecretlifeofabaddie
    @thesecretlifeofabaddie หลายเดือนก่อน

    If I want to purchase this breed of dog , with long hair , how would I go about it ? I see lots of Shih Tzu puppies for sale but they have short hair, how can I know mine will have long hair ?

  • @youtuber3328
    @youtuber3328 ปีที่แล้ว

    to be COMPLETELY honest i did do and/or PROBABLY will EQUALLY really LOVE LITERALLY all shih tzus

  • @taffythegreat1986
    @taffythegreat1986 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have two shih tzu, father and son. But they look different. I sometimes wonder if the son is a cross breed. I call them Ewok and Chewbacca. I love them both to bits because of they’re personalities
    I love the video 👍👍.

    • @paradiseadams6320
      @paradiseadams6320 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *If their top teeth doesn't fit down inside their lower bottom teeth, they are not Shih Tzu.*

    • @taffythegreat1986
      @taffythegreat1986 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@paradiseadams6320 I’ll take a look at that. Cheers 👍👍

  • @paradiseadams6320
    @paradiseadams6320 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *My Shih Tzu front teeth fits down inside the bottom teeth. That should have been mentioned in this video. That is the main heritage of a pure breed Shih Tzu.*

  • @Danielle7165
    @Danielle7165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I adopted a little dog 10 years ago from a shelter and still unsure if he is a lhasa apso or a shihtzu or maybe even a mix of both. I didn't realise there were so many different types of shihtzu

    • @rmtubelonia
      @rmtubelonia 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      my sister adopted a dog from the shelter. she thought it as a shih tzuh. turned out to be a lhasa appso with her keen smell and fierce barking of strangers! love that dog. miss her sometimes when i got back home. but i have my own imperial shih tzuh to take care of and love

    • @sabrinafehl7861
      @sabrinafehl7861 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have two male Lhasa apso n Shih Tzu mix the bigger one weighs 22 pounds n the smaller one weighs 16. They r litter mates. N I have a chocolate full blooded Shih Tzu named her Candy. N she lives up to her name. It after watching this video I’m thinking. Cause she is only 7.5 pounds n the vet told me if she ends up weighing more it will b because she will b fat. 😢

  • @janamarkum6440
    @janamarkum6440 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    M Henry is a black shih tzu. I rescued him when he was 9 and soon be 17 . I had no idea tll now that he eas considerd rare.. when i cut his hair very short for summer his hair becomes silver and these wierd black dots over his back but are invisible when jis hair grows back black.

    • @ShihTzuCareChannel
      @ShihTzuCareChannel  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Woow 17, that's amazing. You have taken good care of M Henry ❤❤

  • @alexabion5548
    @alexabion5548 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how about prapso shihtzu?

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good point. Most of the dogs here aren't even shih tzu, and the others they're pointing out as distinct "types" are just colourations.

  • @davidmoreno9723
    @davidmoreno9723 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dog has a green eyes ! is this common ? thanks for your help.

  • @layuca980
    @layuca980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I luv shih tzu's🥰

  • @aidagspringdalearkansas7058
    @aidagspringdalearkansas7058 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine has one brown and one blue eye 👁️ pretty 😍

  • @222bijoux
    @222bijoux ปีที่แล้ว +13

    terrible examples of shih tzus

  • @Red_baconTSB
    @Red_baconTSB 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I literally have a blue Eyed and black chitsui...

  • @MrSCOTTtheSCOT
    @MrSCOTTtheSCOT 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    There's one more type , we have a rare Shih Tzu known as the Biscuit Mafia and will hold various items hostage until suitable payment is received for release of said item, often identifying items of which one should never have possession off as been the best items for a high value reward.

    • @ShihTzuCareChannel
      @ShihTzuCareChannel  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh is it, will have to do some research about them

    • @MrSCOTTtheSCOT
      @MrSCOTTtheSCOT 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤣@@ShihTzuCareChannel

  • @MissJasmineRealWorld
    @MissJasmineRealWorld 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love all shih tzus

  • @Rip_king890amongus
    @Rip_king890amongus 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You forgot Silver Parti but yeh I love the teacup and imperial ones they are cute

  • @aasrithastories2025
    @aasrithastories2025 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you post one video like Shih Tzu daily routine

  • @kimberlyrussell7822
    @kimberlyrussell7822 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some of the dogs in this video did not even appear to be Shih Tzu. Also, to say Imperial or teacup are not purebred is not accurate. Both are just bred using small parents. If the parents are purebred, the puppy is purebred. Imperial may not be recognized, but it’s just a small Shih Tzu. Found some of this information to be very inaccurate. I am a long time Shih Tzu owner, I’ve had black and white party, blue and white, brindle and currently have a Liver Imperial. Everything about Shih Tzu is wonderful. Adorable, Lovable loyal, intelligent, mischievous, friendly. Magnificent breed!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @dixithdanny235
    @dixithdanny235 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    They have shown lhasapso into shihtzu breeds and clamming has pure breed shihtzu's, these channel is misleading people by proving wrong information

  • @saeshavikaspatil2622
    @saeshavikaspatil2622 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like to buy American shih tzu.😍😍😘😘😚😚

  • @sooleb
    @sooleb 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My moms friend shih tzu had puppies, 3 girls. One is all black, one is all brown, and one is white and brown ❤ I’m picking up the brown and white one in 4 weeks

  • @dogspuppiesphft3113
    @dogspuppiesphft3113 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My shih tzu are all pure breed their ancestors akc + ukc registered even their lines wer dna tested. Though their not show quality i can tell cause im do watch circuit shows w/c were standard sizes compared to mine wer imperial also face different if ur keen to every detail. Im a fan of itty bitty nose super flat nose that big eyes nose align straight i love that features, fall in love right away their face like doll.

  • @siriushearts
    @siriushearts ปีที่แล้ว

    They are all cute shih tzus

  • @err40414
    @err40414 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have black and SO CUTIEEE shih tzu

  • @kksweetness
    @kksweetness 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can you do a video on helping with tear stains?

    • @Lionforaday
      @Lionforaday 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Try using clotrimazole, or one of the other over-the-counter creams for vaginal yeast infections (that's the cheapest way to buy it)! It's safe for mucous membranes (obviously, lol), and it will help to address the red yeast that shih tzu are prone to under their eyes. I'd carefully trim the hair under the dog's eyes first with nail scissors and then rub the cream in each night before bed.

  • @Gemini-zn3hx
    @Gemini-zn3hx 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm looking for someone who makes them an importance in their life. And would like to meet them up.

    • @Gemini-zn3hx
      @Gemini-zn3hx 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I want to make the right introduction for perfect DNA

  • @dianenacastro8037
    @dianenacastro8037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My aunt owns shih tzu 6 of them (2 were given to relatives)

  • @deniseclark9686
    @deniseclark9686 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a brindle shih tzu he has brown black tan white stripes he just turn 1 yr yesterday when he gets groom he his almost white he's always changing he's father back to his great grandfather people love his colors

  • @petitechouette3592
    @petitechouette3592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🇫🇷☕️💜💕 how to tell the difference between European shitzu and brandle shitzu. Mine is brandle shitzu ❤️ And I l💓VE HIM

  • @madelinecruz9692
    @madelinecruz9692 ปีที่แล้ว

    ME GUSTARIA ESTA INFORMACION EN ESPAÑOL POR FAVOR 🥰

    • @mariaelenabelloc1805
      @mariaelenabelloc1805 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Como quiera hay varia información que no es del todo cierta, y varios perros que ilustran aquí no son en lo absoluto shih tzu, así que ni te mortifiques... Y los dizque de ojos azules que mencionan, son de ojos cafés con reflejos de las cámaras... No estoy de acuerdo con mucha de la información que comparten en este video...

  • @limjohnjohn5851
    @limjohnjohn5851 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My Shih Tzu is my morning bell. he left me with a memory of injury wanting to catch him and when he realized that i was hurt he quits running and ran towards me to carry him.

  • @kb6748
    @kb6748 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is funny.

  • @ChristinaClay4
    @ChristinaClay4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have 6 Shihtzu’s two with baby blue eyes

  • @jemimagalo984
    @jemimagalo984 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My black shih 😍

  • @jaibertsagarang3238
    @jaibertsagarang3238 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    how about choco liver shih tzu ?