Shih-Tzu

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shih-tzu

(ˈʃiːˈtsuː) or

shitzu

n
(Breeds) 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
[from Chinese, literally: lion]
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Noun1.shih-tzu - a Chinese breed of small dog similar to a PekingeseShih-Tzu - a Chinese breed of small dog similar to a Pekingese
toy dog, toy - any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets
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Paula, who has a shitzu named Tiffany and welcomes dogs in her barber shop, in West Derby, said Elmo's tale had affected her customers.
ONE of my shitzu dogs has a cough and sneeze which show only when he gets excited.
Participants were told that there would be an interviewer in the room with a small dog (Shitzu), and that the interviewer would give the participant the choice of having the dog leave the room or remain in the room during the test situation.
I went to the zoo the other day, there was only one dog in it, it was a shitzu.
Le caniche Charlie et le shitzu Suki, eux, sont totalement indifferents, s'approchent parfois de la table et repartent.
When Joy Behar isn't making us laugh, you might find her cuddled up with her Shitzu's.
canis foram de diferentes racas, sendo o maior numero representado pelos caes sem definicao racial e os da raca Pit Bull, com 10 integrantes cada, seguidos das racas Pastor Alemao (seis), Teckel (quatro), Rottweiler, Poodle, Fila Brasileiro e Cocker spaniel, com dois representantes cada um e Pequines, Lhasa Apso, Husky Siberiano, Mastin Napolitano, Golden Retriever, Labrador, Shitzu, Boxer, Doberman e Basset hound, com um representante.
Dog wardens think it may be a Shitzu but due to matted hair and an infection it is hard to tell.
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We currently have two miniature dogs (a pekingese and Shitzu) which are both very friendly.
George dedicated last night's performance to the family's 12-year-old shitzu dog Max, who died from cancer this week.