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Notes on Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu (Pronounced Shid Zoo) is a breed which originated in Tibet. The Shih Tzu is reported
to be the oldest and smallest of the Tibetan holy dogs, it's lion-like look being associated with the Snowlion. It is
often called by "xi shi quan", based on the name of Xi Shi, regarded as the most beautiful woman of ancient China.
The Shih Tzu was bred to sit around the palace of the Emperor of China and bark when people or animals came
near, this was to alert people to the presence of unwanted visitors. It is believed that this breed was created by breeding
the Pekingese with a Lhasa Apso.
The Shih Tzu is characterized by its long, flowing double coat. The hair can be styled either in a
short summer cut, or kept long. They do shed small amounts of fur and are a hypoallergenic pet. The
Shedded hair are usually trapped in the Shih Tzu's dense undercoat. It is VITAL that they are brushed often.
The best description I have heard of the Shih Tzu is the following Recipe: "A dash of lion,several
teaspoons of rabbit, a couple of ounces of cat, one part court jester, a dash of ballerina, a pinch of old man, a bit of begger,
a tablespoon of monkey, one part baby seal, a dash of teddy bear, and the rest dogs of Tibetan and Chinese origin."
Shown below are pictures of the adult Shih tzus that I own. They are my favorite breed. They are affectionate
and loving little balls of fur.
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Dauphin’s Woo Jeong Kang-Ah-Ji
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| Photo taken 11-05-2007 |
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| Dauphin's Woo Jeong Kang-Ah-Ji female Shih Tzu |
| Photo taken 11-05-2007 |
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| Dauphin's Woo Jeong Kang-Ah-Ji |
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Dauphin’s Woo Jeong Kang-Ah-Ji is the daughter of Bunny’s Blue Elisajane and Bill’s Blue Ozzy.
She is white with a touch of cream on her ears. She
throws all different colors. When I bred her with Seo-Hee, she has produced solid
Blue pups. She weighs 8lbs and is registered with AKC, ACA and APRI.
Pedigree for Dauphin's Woo Jeong Kang-Ah-Ji
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Spicy Lilly Dauphin is a sweet little female. She is so funny because
she hardly ever barks. She just wiggles and dances on her hind feet when she
gets excited. She always looks like she has a smile on her face. She is registered with AKC, ACA and APRI.
Spicy Lilly Dauphin's 5 Generation Pedigree
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This little girl is a daughter of Spicey and Ozzy. She is about 8 lbs. She is AKC and ACA registered.
She looks a lot like her mother.
This little man is my pride and joy. He is such a character. He was suppose to be a chocolate that carried
for blue. He is a blue Shih tzu. His registration papers say Liver. He weighs 8.8 lbs, He is AKC,
and ACA registered. I have included a scan of his pedigree. There are several Champions in his blood line.
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| Dauphin's Soe-Hee Park |
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| Photo taken 11-05-2007 |
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| Dauphin's Soe-Hee Park Male Shih Tzu |
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| Photo taken 04-10-2008 |
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| Photo taken 04-10-2008 |
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Dauphin's Seo-Hee Park 5th Generation Pedigree
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Kjuncradle's Koda Bear
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KajunCradle’s Koda Bear is a
Liver Cream male Shih Tzu. He is
AKC registered. He has a really
round
Head and flat face. He has Liver Skin
Pigment.
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People don't realize how much a Shih Tzu will change in color as they get older. They may wonder, where did all
of the color go. The Photo below of the 2 pups is a good example. The Grey and white one is a baby photo of Dauphin's
Blue Sing-Sing. The Solid Colored one is a baby photo of Dauphin's Busy Blue Liam. They both have changed in color
as adults.
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