

The Shih Tzu, which translates to "Little Lion Dog" as an homage to their long, silky coat resembling a mane, is an ancient breed with origins that genetic testing has proven date back centuries, possibly to Tibet where lamas bred them to replicate tiny lions. The breed developed its modern form in China during the late 1800s where it was bred for a more stylized appearance and used as companions and guard dogs dating as far back as the first century. The Shih Tzu suffered significant decline after imperial rule ended in China and faced another setback during World War II, but breeding picked up in the 1950s and 60s, leading to recognition by the American Kennel Club in 1969. These dogs are longer than they are tall with heavily feathered ears that hang low, and hair that often hangs in front of their eyes and muzzle which owners frequently style into top knots.
Lively, alert, and loyal, Shih Tzus are affectionate companions with fun and mischievous personalities who love being around their people and are content doing anything with family members, from woodland walks to couch relaxation. Friendly and approachable around strangers, they tend to do well with children and other dogs when properly socialized, though training may require patience and extra time due to their occasional mischievous streak. Bred as house companions, these dogs get their energy out in short bursts during playtime and enjoy short walks and indoor games, with insufficient playtime potentially leading to destructive behavior. Their long, silky coat requires daily brushing and regular grooming trips to prevent matting, with many owners opting for shorter clips for easier maintenance, though their low-shedding coat makes them considered hypoallergenic despite having dander.
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🎀 Princess Bella — Female Shih Tzu 💕 Say hello to Princess Bella, the beautiful little princess of our Royal Fluff Litter! With her soft, luxurious fur, darling little face, and precious puppy feat
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🐻 Prince Teddy — Male Shih Tzu 💙 Meet Prince Teddy, our adorable little bundle of fluff! With his beautiful, soft coat, precious button nose, and irresistible teddy bear appearance, Teddy is sure t
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👑 Sir Bentley — Male Shih Tzu 💙 Introducing Sir Bentley, our handsome little gentleman! With his gorgeous fluffy coat, beautiful markings, and charming puppy-dog eyes, Bentley is a little prince wi
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He is a loving pup. He was born with a spot on eye that does not affect him in any way. Would love to find him a loving pet home.
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Meet Prince Coop, a handsome Shih Tzu prince from Lady Autumn × Sir Snickers’ special retirement litter, born August 21, 2026. Prince Coop has a wonderful balance of chill and curious. He’s laid-back
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Princess Sparks is a Shih Tzu puppy. -LancasterPuppies
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Meet Prince Perfect, a handsome chocolate/liver Shih Tzu prince born August 28, 2026. So far, Prince Perfect is showing a wonderfully laid-back, easygoing personality. He has a calm little presence an
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Princess Peanut Butter is a Shih Tzu puppy. -LancasterPuppies
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Prince Tate is a Shih Tzu puppy. -LancasterPuppies
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Princess Peach is a Shih Tzu puppy. -LancasterPuppies
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If your family has been waiting for that special little something to make your home feel complete, Ann may be the perfect fit. She is ready to give endless love, create wonderful memories, and become
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👑 Château ShihTzus Presents Our Black & White Prince 🐾 Meet our absolutely stunning Black & White Male Shih Tzu, a handsome little gentleman with beautiful contrasting markings, a luxurious fluffy
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👑 Château ShihTzus Presents Our Chocolate Liver Prince 🐾 Introducing our handsome Chocolate Liver Male Shih Tzu, a distinguished little gentleman with a rich chocolate-colored coat, beautiful liver
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🐾👑 CHÂTEAU SHIHTZUS PRESENTS: THE ROYAL BLOODLINE OF SAVOIR & BELLA 👑🐾 Only TWO beautiful puppies remain from our wonderful Savoir and Bella bloodline! Meet Chanceoir, our handsome tri-colored p
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👑 **Château ShihTzus Presents Our Royal Blue & Lilac Brother and Sister Duo** 🐾💜 Introducing two breathtaking little treasures from our beautiful Shih Tzu litter\! Our **White, Blue & Lilac Brothe
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🐾👑 CHÂTEAU SHIHTZUS PRESENTS: THE ROYAL BLOODLINE OF SAVOIR & BELLA 👑🐾 Only TWO beautiful puppies remain from our wonderful Savoir and Bella bloodline! Meet Chanceoir, our handsome tri-colored p
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This is the last baby in this litter. She is very loving and very playful. She has been raised around children and other fur babies
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Sweet little boy. In tact, potty trained, gets along well with all my dogs, big & small & my 2 cats. Hes a little afraid to go down my steep indoor steps but we're working on it. He does fine with t
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up to dates with vaccine
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Star is the mellower of the two brothers. He's still very sweet, but he sits back and watched situations unfold before diving in. Adorable, small & sweet; this litter is awesome, will make a great f
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Spoiled
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Smart
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Stripes is the more outgoing of the two brothers. He's still fairly shy, but he'll come out of his shell more quickly than Star. Adorable, small & sweet; this litter is awesome, will make a great fa
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Attention Getter
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Energetic
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To cute has all shots and is vet checked. Loves to play will make a great friend, if your looking for a small dog this is the one you want Call or text us for appt
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To cute has all shots and is vet checked. Loves to play will make a great friend, if your looking for a small dog this is the one you want Call or text us for appt
41Shih Tzu
To cute has all shots and is vet checked. Loves to play will make a great friend, if your looking for a small dog this is the one you want Call or text us for appt
31Shih Tzu
To cute has all shots and is vet checked. Loves to play will make a great friend, if your looking for a small dog this is the one you want Call or text us for appt
41Shih Tzu
To cute has all shots and is vet checked. Loves to play will make a great friend, if your looking for a small dog this is the one you want Call or text us for appt
31Shih Tzu
To cute has all shots and is vet checked. Loves to play will make a great friend, if your looking for a small dog this is the one you want Call or text us for appt
41Shih Tzu
To cute has all shots and is vet checked. Loves to play will make a great friend, if your looking for a small dog this is the one you want Call or text us for appt
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He's a very special pup with full of enjoyment/ very happy
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One male left
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He is a fun, loving puppy, lots of energy, gets along well with other animals, and kids.
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Adorable boy. Sweet personalities.
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Very tiny dark brown and white
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Adorable boy. Sweet personalities.
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Adorable boy. Sweet personalities.
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Socialized Pad training 20 years of breeding experience