How to identify a Shih Tzu? First, the height of an adult Shih Tzu is about 27 centimeters and the weight is generally not more than 7 kilograms; second, the face of a Shih Tzu is relatively short and bulging, with a wide distance between the eyes and a dark color. , the nostrils are relatively open, the breath is short and wide, but not wrinkled; third, the entire body is very balanced, with a long neck and a short and thick body, without a thin waist or a tight abdomen.

First, purebred Shih Tzus are small dogs, with an adult height of about 27 centimeters and a body weight generally no more than 7 kilograms. If the body size is too large or too small, if the body weight is too fat or too slim, this is a disqualification. (Of course, if the Shih Tzu dog is very developed, you need to help it check its body. If there are disease factors, it must be adjusted in time.)

Second, the face of a purebred Shih Tzu dog is relatively short and plump, the distance between the eyes is large and very bright, the eyes are large and round, but not protruding, the distance between the eyes is appropriate, and the eyes are very dark. Liver and blue dogs have lighter eyes. The nostrils of the Shih Tzu are relatively open, and the nose, lips, and eye circles should be black. The Shih Tzu's muzzle is short and wide, but not wrinkled. The upper lip is very rich, the front end of the muzzle is flat, the lower lip and mandible do not exceed it, and the jaw is broad

Third, the most important characteristic of a purebred Shih Tzu is that the entire body is very balanced and there is no excessive exaggeration in the body. The connection between the neck and shoulders is very smooth and smooth, the neck is long, the body is short and plump, and the waist is not slim or the abdomen is tight. The length of the body is slightly larger than the height at the shoulders. The angle of the shoulders is good and lies flat against the body. Slightly greater length from elbow to withers and isolation from elbow to ground.

Fourth, the length of the purebred Shih Tzu's tail from the elbow to the withers is slightly larger and the distance from the elbow to the ground is greater. The Shih Tzu's hair is a double layer of hair that covers the entire body and is very rich and deep. The hair is long and smooth, and allows for slight wavy vibrations. According to regulations, Shih Tzu dogs are allowed to have all colors, and all colors are treated equally.