Both Havanese and Shih Tzu are relatively long-lived breeds of toy dogs, with an average lifespan of 12-14 years. However, ...

was one of the first to bring two Shih Tzus to England in 1928, and it was in 1969 that the American Kennel Club (AKC) officially recognized the Shih Tzu as a breed within the Toy group.

In fact, she’s even intimidated by a small and feisty Shih-Tzu. In this video ... By contrast, Shih-Tzus are tiny toy dogs who were bred to live as lap dogs and companions to nobility in ...