A compact and solid dog, the Shih Tzu’s long, flowing double coat is its most distinctive feature. The word Shih Tzu means "lion" and although this dog is sweet and playful, he is not afraid to stand up for himself! The Shih Tzu is a very popular dog in the United States, and the pooch has a distinctively arrogant carriage with his head well up and tail curved over the back. Shih Tzu comes in all colors. The Shih Tzu is a companion and housepet, and is lively, alert, friendly and trusting towards all my email xxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx