Shih Tzu (Dog breed traits) 🐶 2022

I know that, when it comes to dog breeds, the first thing people want to see is pictures. So let’s start with a few pictures of Shih Tzu:

@papodeshihtzu

Note: If you a step-by-step guide on how to choose the best dog for you, click on the image above.

Ok, now it is time to explain the characteristics of a Shih Tzu.

I would like to start with characteristics that are more important for a pet. They are:

• Child-friendly or not.
• Affectionate.
• Intelligence.
• Energy and the will to play.

Child-friendly (or not)

"8/10"

This is a suitable breed for kids.

Affectionate (or not)

"10/10"

They are definitely affectionate with their family members. Such a lovely dog!

Intelligence

"8/10"

This breed is known to be intelligent. He will learn new tricks and rules without much effort from you.

Energy and the will to play

"3/10"

These are low energy dogs that will probably get tired after 15 min of play time. Or a walk around the street.

Grooming (Is it easy?)

"1/10"

Labor intensive, hard.

Do you live in a apartment?

These are traits that are usually more important for people living in small spaces:

• Adaptability to apartments.
• Amount Of Shedding.
• Drooling Potential.
• Exercise Needs.
• Tendency to bark.

Apartment Living

Are they suitable for apartment living?

"10/10"

This breed is recommended for apartments or small spaces.

Amount Of Shedding

"6/10"

This dog breed has an average amount of shedding when compared to other dogs.

Note: Lower score is better as it means less shedding.

Drooling Potential

"1/10"

Drooling is rare or very rare in this dog breed.

Note: Lower score is better as it means less drooling.

Exercise Needs

"3/10"

This breed will require some exercise but not too much.

Tendency to bark

"3/10"

This dog is regarded as being silent and not bark a lot.

Note: Lower score is better as it means less barking.

Can he be left alone?

"6/10"

This dog can be left alone with minimum training.

Other Characteristics

These are traits that may or may not be important to you:

• Dog Friendly.
• Friendly Toward Strangers.
• Easy To Train.
• Potential For Playfulness.

Dog Friendly

"8/10"

They usually like to stay among other dogs.

Friendly Toward Strangers

"10/10"

This breed loves people so much they will likely greet strangers with a wagging tail.

Easy To Train

"6/10"

In time, this dog breed will complete his training.

Potential For Playfulness

"8/10"

This breed does like to play a lot.

References

You can check the references I used:

https://www.pets.gelsonluz.com/p/references.html

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