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Toytoy🌍 TibetCompanion
Shih Tzu
Outgoing, affectionate, alert, charming
Popularity
791
Companion lapdog with long flowing coat; cheerful housemate that enjoys short play sessions.
Lifespan
10–16 years
Coat
long, flowing
Colors
gold, white, black, brindle, liver, various mixes
Male height
9–10.5 in
Female height
9–10.5 in
Male weight
9–16 lb
Female weight
9–16 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
2
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
1
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
5
Novice owner friendly
4
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
5
Drooling
2
Coat length
4
Exercise needs
1
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
2
