Shih Tzu

[ shee dzoo ]

noun

1. one of a Tibetan breed of toy dogs having a long luxurious coat of any color, formerly bred in imperial China as a pet of the nobility.

shih-tzu

/ ˈʃiːˈtsuː /

noun

1. a small dog of a breed derived from crossing the Pekingese and the Tibetan apso. It has a long straight dense coat and carries its tail curled over its back

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shih Tzu¹

1945–50; < Chinese (Wade-Giles) shih 1 tzŭ ( kou 3 ), (pinyin) shīzi ( gǒu ) literally, lion (dog)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shih Tzu¹

from Chinese, literally: lion

Example Sentences

The Menards and their pet shih tzu, Cuddles, were reported missing by a friend after the couple missed a church service.

From Los Angeles Times

Another buyer vying for a shih tzu was probed about whether her young children were kind to animals, suggesting a robust vetting process.

From Los Angeles Times

“She’s putting people and animals through hell,” said Heather Madla, who bought a sick shih tzu from Matthews in 2011.

From Los Angeles Times

The Menards and their dog, a small shih tzu named Cuddles, were reported missing by a friend, police said.

From Los Angeles Times

The couple’s dog, a small white Shih Tzu named Cuddles, was also missing.

From BBC