How do I pronounce Shih Tzu?

How do I pronounce Shih Tzu?

Is it a Shizu or Shih Tzu?

The Shih Tzu (UK: /ˌʃiːˈtsuː/, US: /ˈʃiːtsuː/; Chinese: 西施犬; pinyin: Xī Shī quǎn, literally Hsi Shih dog) is a toy dog or pet dog breed originating from Tibet and believed to be bred from the Pekingese and the Lhasa Apso.

Are Shih Tzus British?

The Chinese royalty kept and bred shih tzu and, when the British arrived, the breed made its way to England and then on to the United States. Unfortunately, the Communist takeover in China wiped out most of the native stock. No one disputes that these charming little dogs were intended as companion dogs.

Is Shih Tzu from Japan?

Shih Tzu Originally Came From Tibet The Chinese then bred them with Pekingese or Pugs to create the modern-day Shih Tzu. AKC is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to akc.org.