Shih Tzus are among the most popular of all small breeds, and with good reason. With their alert, affectionate, and low maintenance qualities. It's no surprise that Shih Tzus make lovely pets.
In this article, we will be talking about in detail why Shih Tzus are amazing doggies!
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#1 Light shedding.
![A Shih Tzu wearing her pajamas while sitting on the floor](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/3AE496BA-431B-41ED-A61C-737B80341528.jpeg)
#2 Friendly.
![a woman holding a Shih Tzu puppy in her arms](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2A62EA1A-CF4A-432B-9EAC-0FF27DEA56AA.jpeg)
#3 Affectionate.
![A woman lying down on the pavement next to Shih Tzu](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/DA93EBDB-F718-471D-A82C-55BBB367FF97.jpeg)
#4 No prey drive.
![A Shih Tzu with a ponytail on top of its head while lying down on the pavement pathway at the park](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1D9A59B3-C8C7-40AE-AA29-8499DD8E56A8.jpeg)
#5 Family doggie.
![a girl sitting in the back seat with her Shih Tzu sitting on her lap](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/37594C2D-3D81-48D3-AF7C-D559D9FF6C9B.jpeg)
#6 Alert.
![A freshly groomed Shih Tzu standing on top of the grooming table while tilting its head](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1E4CDDCF-CA83-459F-9131-6D8F53C8291F.jpeg)
#7 Good for apartments.
![A Shih Tzu wearing a pink hair tie and pink sweater while snuggled in bed with her unicorn eye mask](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/619CF643-B698-4305-BC8A-10806D971EF0.jpeg)
#8 Do not require a lot of exercise.
![A Shih Tzu lying on the grass in the garden](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/15305535-6B38-4756-90C1-7DEB23137F33.jpeg)
#9 Long lifespan.
![A Shih Tzu in rabbit costume in the garden](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/06DB6CB7-0746-4995-BD5E-C0AC5FEDE371-728x707.jpeg)
#10 Adaptable.
![A Shih Tzu leaning towards the window in the car](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CA53566D-05C1-451E-923D-132FF321D87E.jpeg)
#11 Their name means “Little Lion”.
![A Shih Tzu with long fur standing on top of the grooming table](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/12EFDEB0-F3BF-4D73-B771-A9ECCE1DDD3E.jpeg)
#12 They are silly.
![A Shih Tzu wearing glasses while lying on the bed with its face is on top of the books](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/08098901-DAD7-4FF9-B629-B96AF766706A.jpeg)
#13 They are an old breed.
![A long haired Shih Tzu with a pink ribbon tie on top of its head while standing on the large rock](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/D0D6FA73-175C-4A5C-B047-9BA69158C7E3.jpeg)
#14 They have long and silky hair.
![A Shih Tzu with a long hair on its ears sitting on top of the grooming table](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/6D87916B-2C2B-4B42-8DDA-FDD3E9FBAB86.jpeg)
#15 … And come in lots of colors.
![three Shih Tzu sleeping on the floor](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/3D5402A6-7DE0-42B9-95E7-951E60FBFED2.jpeg)
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