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About Our Breed

This site contains many useful articles, resources and other reading material about the Shih Tzu breed.
Breed Standard
Illustrated Standard
History of the Breed
Shih Tzu Colors
Blue Eyes - Eyes White
Allergies to Dogs - Is the Shih Tzu the Breed For You?
Your Shih Tzu & Your Veterinarian
Historical Record Books
Books, Magazines & Videos
Shih Tzu & Children
AKC Shih Tzu Brochure
Your Shih Tzu Pedigree
What Is A Shih Tzu
Read a feature article on Shih Tzu that appeared on pages 26-29 of the AKC Family Dog Magazine, Nov/Dec 2016
Meet The Shih Tzu
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UPDATED January 26, 2019

2019 National Specialty Schedule and Hotel Reservation Info



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    2019 ASTC Bulletin Update CLICK HERE

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