What are the characteristics of the Shih Tzu? The height of a purebred adult Shih Tzu at the shoulders should not exceed 16cm and the weight should not exceed 7kg;||A good-looking Shih Tzu has a full face, large and round eyes, and darker pupils;||The body shape of a Shih Tzu Petite, well-proportioned, with a double coat that is thick and shiny.

The Shih Tzu is a long-haired small dog breed. When the puppies reach adulthood, they will only be about 16 centimeters tall and weigh no more than 14 kilograms. According to the AKC competition criticism standards, being too large or too small, too fat or too thin is a disqualification.

A purebred Shih Tzu has a full face rather than a concave face. Their eyes are big and round, and they look bright and lively. The distance between the eyes is wide, but the eyes are not protruding. Usually dark eye color is the main color, but there are also Shih Tzu dogs with blue eye color. The skin of their noses and lips is black, and their mouths are short, wide, and smooth without lines.

The hair of a pure Shih Tzu is double-layered on the back, which is particularly thick. The hair on the back can completely cover the dog's body and fall vertically to the ground. According to AKC competition regulations, Shih Tzus can have hair of any color, and hair of all colors will be judged as a disqualification.

The length of a purebred Shih Tzu's tail from elbow to withers is slightly longer than the distance from elbow to ground. The Shih Tzu's hair is a double layer of hair that covers the entire body. It is very thick and thick. The hair is long and smooth, and is allowed to be slightly wavy. According to regulations, Shih Tzus are allowed to be of any color, and all colors are treated equally.