The Little Lion of the Dog Family: Shih Tzu, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
The Shih Tzu Shih Tzu (SHEED-zoo), or Chrysanthemum Dog, means “Little Lion” but this dog is far from fierce. He’s more of a lover than he is a fighter which means he’s the perfect companion for just about anyone. They’re called Chrysanthemum Dogs because of the way their hair grows up from their nose. If you’re familiar with this breed of dog, you’ll also notice that his hair grows out in every direction on his face. Little is known about where the Shih Tzu has its’ origin though it’s possible that the Shih Tzu originated in Tibet to be a ...
