Shih Tzu Lover

The Shih Tzu is, without question, one of the most magnificently self-aware dogs in existence. Bred for centuries as a companion to Chinese royalty, the Shih Tzu arrived at the role of "most important creature in the room" not by accident but by birthright — and they have never forgotten it. With that luxurious coat, that endearingly flat face, and the unhurried confidence of someone who has always had a...

The Shih Tzu is basically royalty in a tiny, fluffy package — and they know it. Originally bred as companions for Chinese emperors, these little lap dogs carry themselves with the kind of quiet confidence that says, "Yes, I am better than you, but I'll let you rub my belly anyway." With their flowing coats, big dark eyes, and a face that somehow manages to look both regal and perpetually...