Description:

Autum came to PRBJ from a local animal shelter.  She is playful and sweet and is good with kids and other dogs. Autumn does not care for large dogs and not particularly interested in interacting/playing with other small dogs, she will likely be very happy as an only dog and be able to have all the attention to herself.

Shih Tzu's are the perfect lap dog and will give you unconditional love forever. This breed generally does not require much exercise each day, but Shih Tzus do like to explore and play outside. They do require frequent grooming to ensure their coats do not get matted.

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.