

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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Meet Sabrina, a black and white female Shih-Tzu puppy raised in a loving environment with early socialization and hands-on care from day one. She receives daily interaction and thoughtful development
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Raised with intentional care and daily interaction, Shane is a black and white male Shih-Tzu puppy developing a strong foundation for lifelong companionship. He receives daily interaction and thoughtf
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Queenie is a tan and white female Shih-Tzu puppy raised with thoughtful care, early socialization, and gentle handling to support healthy development. She receives daily interaction and thoughtful dev
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✨🐾 Introducing Milo 🐾✨ A Truly Exceptional Little Shih Tzu Gentleman Meet Milo, a stunning liver & white Shih Tzu boy with an undeniably special look and an absolutely precious personality. 🤎🤍 M
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💕 Meet Muffin — A Little Bundle of Love! 💕 Muffin is a gorgeous liver & white Shih Tzu girl with beautiful hazel-green eyes and a stunning plush, curly coat! 🐶✨ She has the sweetest expression and
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💕 Meet Molly — A Little Beauty with a Big Heart! 💕 Molly is a gorgeous Liver & White Shih Tzu girl with beautiful hazel-green eyes and an absolutely stunning plush, curly coat! 🐶✨ This little swe
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☕💕 Meet MOCHA! 💕☕ This gorgeous little Shih Tzu girl is as sweet as her name! Mocha has a stunning liver & white coat, beautiful hazel-green eyes, and a gorgeous plush, curly hair coat that makes h
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Andre is a dapper red and white Shu Tzu expected to be 8 to 14 pounds full grown. He adores people and is always eager to meet new friends--human or canine! Andre is very playful and loves his toys as
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This petite little guy may be the smallest male in his litter, but he has a big personality! He is spunky, silly, and wonderfully playful, with a jumpy, energetic personality that keeps everyone laugh
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Fox is a red sable and white Shih Tzu expected to be 7 to 12 pounds full grown. Fox has grown from being a snuggle bug in our laps to a peaceful play companion at our feet. This precious boy has such
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Scarecrow has a big personality wrapped up in an adorable package. He will make an ideal companion for apartment living, quiet home, or busy home as he simply will just be happy to be with you. He is
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Lion has the appearance of teddy bear and loves to be cuddled. He has a spunky personality and is very curious about life. He loves to be close to people and is always down for a cozy nap in someone's
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Our dashing little Tin Man has a whole lot of goofiness, spirit, and love for all. He is quite adorable as he prances around with his soft toys and his soft hair flouncing. He always brings a bright,
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Hayes is a tiny ball of joy and fluff and just one of the cutest babies to be around. He has an adorable button nose and a very handsome brindle and white coat. His appearance gives off teddy bear vib
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Brett is a handsome boy and will make a wonderful addition to your family. He is smart and loving and is going to be a very loyal puppy!
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Our sweetheart Dahlia has a heart of gold and a personality full of love and joy. She is a ball of fluff and as cute as can be as she prances around lightly enjoying any attention she receives! She wi
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This handsome little guy is named Larkspur! He is sure to become your new little shadow and professional cuddle buddy! He has a big personality wrapped up in a soft fluffy package. He has been well so

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Our sweet Fallon is a little over four years old with a the classic friendly, companionable personality of a Shih Tzu! She has a beautiful gold and white coat along with tender eyes. She enjoys spendi
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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: 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 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 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 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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Hello! I would like you to meet Cameron! Thank you for stopping by and checking out our eye catching pups! These Yorkshire Terrier puppies are very playful and they have lots of energy! They are brigh
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Meet Cooper! He will come with UABR puppy papers, up to date on vaccines/wormings, Health Certificate from a licensed vet, and 1 year health guarantee on any genetically related illnesses. He will be
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Meet Lulu! She is one of the smaller ones in the litter. She will come with UABR puppy papers, up to date on vaccines/wormings, Health Certificate from a licensed vet, and 1 year health guarantee on a
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Meet Sophie! She is one of the smaller ones in the litter. She will come with UABR puppy papers, up to date on vaccines/wormings, Health Certificate from a licensed vet, and 1 year health guarantee on
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Meet Gizmo! He will come with UABR puppy papers, up to date on vaccines/wormings, Health Certificate from a licensed vet, and 1 year health guarantee on any genetically related illnesses. He will be 8
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Meet Chloe! She will come with UABR puppy papers, up to date on vaccines/wormings, Health Certificate from a licensed vet, and 1 year health guarantee on any genetically related illnesses. She will be
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Trixie is a sweet, cuddly, and lovable female Shih Tzu who loves attention and being close to her family. With her affectionate personality and playful spirit, she will make a wonderful companion and
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Troy is a sweet and lovable male Shih Tzu with a friendly, affectionate personality. He loves attention, enjoys playtime, and makes a wonderful companion. Tucker is sure to bring joy, love, and plenty
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🐾 Glen is a sweet Shih Tzu boy with a loving personality and an adorable face. He is playful, affectionate, and enjoys being around people. Glen is looking for a loving forever home where he can shar
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Meet Lexi! She will come with UABR puppy papers, up to date on vaccines/wormings, Health Certificate from a licensed vet, and 1 year health guarantee on any genetically related illnesses. She will be
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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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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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Meet Gizmo, our adorable little Shih Tzu boy! Born September 2, 2026, Gizmo is being raised with love by our family on our tiny family farm in Southwest Missouri. He enjoys gentle handling and family
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He's a very special pup with full of enjoyment/ very happy
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Meet Suki, our lovely little Shih Tzu girl! Born September 2, 2026, Suki is being raised with love by our family on our tiny family farm in Southwest Missouri. She enjoys gentle handling and family in
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Meet Chewy, our handsome little Shih Tzu boy! Born September 2, 2026, Chewy is being raised with love by our family on our tiny family farm in Southwest Missouri. He enjoys gentle handling and family
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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