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Shih Tzu

Toy Group

Shih Tzu dog, photographed by Wawri (Tomasz Wawak)
Wawri (Tomasz Wawak) · CC BY-SA 2.5 · source

The Shih Tzu is in the AKC's Toy Group. It comes from China. Adults weigh 4–7 kg. It stands 20–28 cm tall. It typically lives 14–16 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.

The Shih Tzu is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in China as a companion dog. They are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal, and make excellent family pets.

Group
Toy Group
Origin
China
Coat
long · all colors and combinations permitted, gold, white, black, liver, and brindle
Also known as
Chrysanthemum Dog
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC, KC, CKC, ANKC, NZKC
Hypoallergenic
No
Id
e4aa816d-fb22-4841-80c4-b9967c310447

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Shih Tzu. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from ukcdogs.com miracleshihtzu.com en.wikipedia.org britannica.com

Shih Tzu FAQ

How long does a Shih Tzu live?
The Shih Tzu has a life span of 14–16 years.
How big does a Shih Tzu get?
Adults weigh 4–7 kg. Height ranges from 20–28 cm.
Is the Shih Tzu hypoallergenic?
No, the Shih Tzu is not considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Shih Tzu in?
The Shih Tzu is in the AKC's Toy Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/e4aa816d-fb22-4841-80c4-b9967c310447. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/e4aa816d-fb22-4841-80c4-b9967c310447"
Response 
{
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    "id": "e4aa816d-fb22-4841-80c4-b9967c310447",
    "type": "breed",
    "attributes": {
      "name": "Shih Tzu",
      "description": "The Shih Tzu is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in China as a companion dog. They are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal, and make excellent family pets.",
      "life": {
        "max": 16,
        "min": 14
      },
      "male_weight": {
        "max": 7,
        "min": 4
      },
      "female_weight": {
        "max": 7,
        "min": 4
      },
      "hypoallergenic": false,
      "male_height": {
        "max": 28,
        "min": 20
      },
      "female_height": {
        "max": 28,
        "min": 20
      },
      "origin": {
        "country": "China"
      },
      "coat": {
        "type": "long",
        "colors": [
          "all colors and combinations permitted",
          "gold",
          "white",
          "black",
          "liver",
          "brindle"
        ],
        "length": "long"
      },
      "traits": {
        "energy": 2,
        "barking": 3,
        "drooling": 1,
        "grooming": 5,
        "shedding": 2,
        "temperament": [
          "Affectionate",
          "Playful",
          "Outgoing",
          "Alert",
          "Trusting"
        ],
        "trainability": 3,
        "good_with_dogs": 4,
        "exercise_minutes": 30,
        "apartment_friendly": 5,
        "good_with_children": 4,
        "good_with_strangers": 4
      },
      "other_names": [
        "Chrysanthemum Dog"
      ],
      "recognized_by": [
        "AKC",
        "FCI",
        "UKC",
        "KC",
        "CKC",
        "ANKC",
        "NZKC"
      ],
      "sources": [
        {
          "url": "https://www.ukcdogs.com/shih-tzu",
          "title": "Breed Standards: Shih Tzu | United Kennel Club (UKC)"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.miracleshihtzu.com/shih-tzu-standard.html",
          "title": "Shih Tzu Standard-AKC Description and Explanation"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shih_Tzu",
          "title": "Shih Tzu - Wikipedia"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://www.britannica.com/animal/shih-tzu",
          "title": "Shih Tzu | Lifespan, Size & Health | Britannica"
        }
      ],
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        },
        {
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          }
        },
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    "relationships": {
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          "type": "group"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}

The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/e4aa816d-fb22-4841-80c4-b9967c310447/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.