Known as the Chinese Lion dog, Shih Tzu were originally developed by Tibetan Monks and sent to China as a gift for the Emperors of the Manchu Dynasty in the 19th Century. FACTS ABOUT THE SHIH TZU Size Up to 11 in (28 cm) Weight 10-18 lb (5-8 Kgs) Temperament The Shih Tzu is friendly, [...] Read more »