Through the centuries, when the earliest travelers and explorers were seeking new worlds, the dogs from the orient have caught the eye of dog enthusiasts all over the world and have ranked high on the canine popularity polls. Since the late 1800′s, the Pekingese and the Chow Chow gained fame in Britain and Europe and…
The Shih Tzu originates from China and was originally developed to be a lap dog and companion to Chinese Royalty. The origins of this breed date back to the 1800′s, when it was developed in China during the reign of the Empress Dowager Cixi or Tz’u-shi, which explains the origins of the name. The Shih…
The Shih Tzu is a member of the toy dog group which got its name from the Chinese, meaning “Lion Dog”. However, even though this dog breed is typically associated with China, research shows that the Shih Tzu’s original origins actually date back to the 17th century in the land of Tibet. Most dog breeds…
