iDog Breed Number: CB218
Original: China
Personality:
Energy Level: As the sole purpose of the Shih Tzu is companion and house pet, he should be lively, alert, friendly and trusting.
Good With Children: Yes
Good with other Dogs: With Supervision
Shedding: Infrequent
Grooming: Occasional
Trainability: Responds Well
Height: 20.3-27.9 cm
Weight: 4.1-7.3 kg
Life Expectancy: 10-16 years
Barking Level: Barks When Necessary
History:
Web Source Name: Shih Tzu
from AKC
Other Name: Chinese Lion Dog;Chrysanthemum Dog
| Disease Name | Gene Name | Disease Level (CIDD) | Associated Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| brachycephalic syndrome | SMOC2 BMP3 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Cataract | HSF4 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Cleft lip | ADAMTS20 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Dermoid sinus | FGF4 FGF19 FGF3 ORAOV1 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Ectropion | have an increased incidence | ||
| Entropion | have an increased incidence | ||
| Exposure keratopathy syndrome (exophthalmos, lagophthalmos, and/or macroblepharon) | Most Important | ||
| Familial kidney disease | have an increased incidence | ||
| Hydrocephalus | have an increased incidence | ||
| Intervertebral disc disease | FGF4 retrogene in CFA12 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Keratoconjunctivitis sicca | FAM83H | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Patella luxation | have an increased incidence | ||
| Progressive retinal atrophy (Rod-cone dysplasia) | CNGB1 RPGR GNGT2 PDE6B RD3 PDE6A C17H2orf71 SAG FAM161A MERTK CNGA1 | have an increased incidence | OMIA: |
| Retinal dysplasia | may be inherited | ||
| Sebaceous adenitis | may be inherited | ||
| Eversion of nictitating membrane | have an increased incidence | ||
| Tricuspid valve dysplasia | may be inherited | ||
| Urolithiasis (stones) | SLC2A9 | may be inherited | OMIA: |
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)