"...the American Kennel Club (AKC) doesn’t acknowledge that they even exist. They certainly don’t recognize them as an official breed and are backed by the American Shih Tzu Club in this."
By PupVine, Author: James Davis
Photo Credit: "Oliver" (owned by Pup-Tzu WNC)
"These names have been invented and used by breeders and the general public and are in no way “official” designations of the breed."
By: Miracle Shih Tzu
Photo Credit: "Daisie" (owned by Pup-Tzu WNC)
"...when a Shih Tzu is purposefully bred to be under 5 pounds (2.26 kg), this is extremely dangerous. Shih Tzu are not meant to be that tiny! The pups will most likely have many health issues."
By: All Shih Tzu
Photo Credit: "Bunny" (bred by Pup-Tzu WNC)
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