Beautiful.  That's Libby.  Beautiful.  All black and tiny as can be.  Rescued from a kill shelter, she is a sweet bubbly thing that bounced right back from her experience.  She is what I call a purse dog.  She is so tiny and sweet, you could stick her in your purse when you go shopping.  She'd be as happy as a clam if you did ~ all she wants is to be with her family!

Are you unfamiliar with the Shih Tzu breed? Pronounced SHEET-sue, they are known as alert, spunky, happy and hardy. They are bred with an underbite which gives them a constant "smile." Traditionally, their coat is kept long, with ears blending into the body, distinct mustache, and a top knot secured with a bow. However, in our Florida climate, many are clipped short to relieve them of the heat. An alert watch dog, Shih Tzus like to bark but are usually quiet in the house. Originally from China, they were a favorite of the Imperial Chinese court and so revered that for many years after the Chinese began trading with the West, they refused to sell, or even give away, any of the little dogs. It was not until 1930 that the first pair was imported to England. The life expectancy of Shih Tzus in 16 years.