Why does my shih tzu shed?

During the 3 cycles of coat renewal, a certain number of hairs will shed. Shih Tzu puppies transition to adult coat. Hormonal changes can also cause a heavier shed. read more

Shih Tzu dogs do shed; however, it is different than what is seen with many other breeds. As you probably know, the Shih Tzu has hair as opposed to fur. Fur and hair are rather close in comparison. read more

Well, in truth there’s no such thing as a dog that doesn’t shed at all. All dogs shed to some extent, even the so-called hypoallergenic dogs. That said, Shih Tzu are considered to be one of the low shedding, hypoallergenic dog breeds. But they do lose some hair daily. read more

"The shih tzu has two coats of fur, which is very similar to human hair. The top fur coat is non-shedding, however, the inner coat sheds just a little. This bottom level of fur sheds into the outer coat and hence the shih tzu appears to be non-shedding. read more