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they were called the lion because they started inChina and they looked similar to a lion.they were royalty they were the guardian of Buddha but then he got shot (I'm not Buddhist i have a pekingese)
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoShih Tzu is a romanization for Lion (獅子) in Chinese.
Note that the romanization in Shih Tzu is not commonly used today. The standard romanization is Shi Zi .
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∙ 12y agoThis is because Shih Tzu (ç‹®å) means "lion" in Chinese. The breed name refers to the resemblance between the Shih Tzu's longhaired coat and the lion's shaggy mane.
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What does shih tzu mean in English?
lion dog
What is the purpose of a shih tzu?
In ancient China, the shih tzu was bred to resemble the lion dog in the traditional oriental art. The name literally means "Lion Dog"
Are shih tzu's Chinese?
The Shih Tzu is a native of Tibet and the word Shih Tzu means "Lion Dog" in Chinese. In ancient times this breed was very popular in Chinese royalty.
What does shih tzu mean literally?
It means Lion dog in Chinese. It is a breed of dog.
How do you spell shizue the dog?
The small dog breed is the Shih Tzu (Chinese for lion dog).
What is the Chinese breed name for Shih Tzu?
The Chinese breed name for the Shih Tzu is 狮子狗, meaning lion dog.
Were soes a shih tzu get its name from?
Its a Chineese dog.The name Shih Tzu means Lion dog.They really do look like a lion but cuter(:
Although it is also called 'chrysanthemum-faced dog what does shih tzu mean literally?
Lion dog
How do you spell shiz us the dog?
The small, hairy, short-legged dog is the Shih Tzu (originally from China).
What does shih tzu mean in Chinese?
I believe it means "lion dog" for it's long, luxurious fur.
Is a shih tzu a mutt?
no. A shih tzu is a purebred dog redognized by the AKC and many other dog organizations.
Shih tzu's natural habitat?
A shih tzu is a house dog. They are very well behaved.
