Shih Tzu

This adorable Shih Tzu soft toy is the perfect snuggable friend. Crafted with the highest quality materials, and designed to look as realistic as possible, this Shih Tzu plush dog is a thoughtful gift for dog lovers. The Shih Tzu was originally bred to be a great companion, so they’re really affectionate dogs. They’re super fluffy with long, curly fur. They can range in colours from white, to brown, to black and even have a mixture of colours. Surprisingly, their name actually means ‘lion’, but they’re far from that. They have a really gentle and loving personality and are true lap dogs through and through. They love nothing more than to be cuddling up on someone’s lap, even emperors! Yes, these dogs were loved by Chinese emperors. They were even given to them as gifts. How about that for a royal pooch!  Fast Fact  They originated from Tibet, China’s western neighbour.  Habitat  Home.  Believe it or not…  The oldest Shih Tzu to ever live was Smokey who was 23 years old.