Rocky is a wonderful little shih tzu who is all love and sweetness. He was rescued from the local pound after being found as a stray!  He is blind and requires daily eye drops.  Once in a while it seems as if he sees *something*, maybe light or shadows.  This does not keep him from getting around!  Otherwise he is very healthy and loves everyone.  Rocky is in a wonderful foster home and here is everything she's told him about his sweet personality and daily routine:

*** 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.