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Sean is a really lovely Shih Tzu. Doesn't he have that teddy bear look about him? He loves to be with his people and preferes those who spoil him as he so deserves! He isn't an apartment dog because he barks for atteention, and that might give you the type of attention you don't want from the folks down the hall! But if you are in a house and you have a lovely cushioned chair in need of an accessory, Sean is your boy!!!

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.