How to tell whether a Shih Tzu is pure or not? The head of a Shih Tzu is round and wide, with a wide space between the eyes. The eyes are large and round, but not protruding, and the ears are big. The angle of the Shih Tzu’s shoulders is prominent and flat against the body. The angle of the hindquarters should be even with that of the forequarters, and the bones and muscles of the hindquarters should be well developed; the chest should be broad, the shoulders should be broad, and the tail should be high and carry feathery coats.
Head characteristics
The head is round and wide, with a wide space between the eyes, which is equivalent to the size of the dog's body.
His face is concerned and kind, his eyes are wide open, friendly and full of determination. A completely calm and satisfying mood is more important than the rest.
The eyes are large and round, but not too protruding. They are well spaced and the field of vision is straight forward. The eyes and face are extremely dark. Liver and blue dogs have lighter eyes.
The ears are large, slightly shorter than the base of the head, and have deep fur. The skull is rounded. The stop chakra is clear and clear.
The muzzle is broad, short, unwrinkled, and has a full upper lip. The front of the muzzle is flat; the lower lip and mandible do not protrude or recede.
The nostrils are entertained and opened. The nose, lips and eye circles should be black.
Hands and feet
The shoulders are well angled and lie flat against the body. The legs are straight, with prominent bones and well-developed muscles, set under the chest, with the elbows close to the torso. Wrists are healthy and straight, feet are plump, with well-developed pads and toes pointed forward.
The angle of the hindquarters should be even with that of the forequarters, and the bones and muscles of the hind legs should be well developed. Viewed from the back, the legs are straight. The knee joints are moderately bent, and the legs are not close to each other but in line with the forelegs. Hocks close to the ground and straight.
Neck and body
The body is much longer than the height, the back is horizontal, the chest is broad, and the shoulders are rich. The coat of a Shih Tzu must be combed every day, otherwise it will be extremely difficult and painful for both the owner and the Shih Tzu.
There are long hairs between the toes and the outside of the feet. The feet are round and look very big. The hands and feet are short, muscular, and hairy.
The tail is high at the base, carrying feathery fur, and bends on the back. The height of the tail is raised and the level of the head is more popular.
Coat
The coat is gorgeous, double-layered, rich and deep, long and smooth. The hair on the top of the head is tied up with ornaments. The back hair is long, soft and abundant, and the undercoat is of good quality and can be straight or wavy. There are various colors, among which those with flaming white hair on the forehead and white hair on the tail are better