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Do shih tzus make good service dogs?

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You may already be aware of how great the Shih Tzu breed can be at doing this. Since this breed is known for being clever, lively, outgoing yet gentle, friendly and loyal, Shih Tzu make fantastic medical alert dogs. read more

5 Common Shih Tzu Personality Traits ]Stretch/Getty Images | Geri Lavrov/Getty Images | Gareth Brown/Corbis | Oli Scarff/Getty Images | Nivek Neslo/Getty Images | Diane Macdonald/Getty Images Shih tzus might be tiny in size, but they're big on personality. read more

No. Shih Tzus are very sweet-natured little dogs, but they aren't, as a rule, especially bright. They're also far too small, just on a physical level. Most service dogs are Labrador retrievers or golden retrievers, because they're big, they're extremely trainable and intelligent, and they tend to have pretty laid-back temperaments. read more

Shih Tzu History. The Shih Tzu is undoubtedly one of the world’s oldest dog breeds. Chinese paintings from the 6th century A.D. show Shi Tzu-like dogs, while documents from the period claim these pets were a gift to the Chinese court from the Byzantine Empire. read more

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