Shih tzu
What are shih tzus?
The Shih Tzu is reported to be the oldest and smallest of the Tibetan holy dogs,its vaguely lion -like look being associated with the Tibetan Snowlion.The Shih Tzu therefore also has the nickname "Tibetan temple dog". It is also often known as the "Xi Shi quan" ,based on the name of Xi Shi, regarded as the most beautiful woman of ancient China, and, less often, the Chrysanthemum Dog, because its face looks very much like the flower, and the Chinese or Tibetan Lion Dog.
