How to identify a Shih Tzu? First, an adult Shih Tzu is about 27 centimeters tall and weighs generally no more than 7 kilograms; second, a Shih Tzu has a short and plump face, a wide distance between its eyes, dark eyes, and wide nostrils. Open, the muzzle is short and broad, but without wrinkles; third, the entire body is well balanced, with a long neck and a short and strong body, without a slim waist or tummy.

First, the purebred Shih Tzu is a small dog breed, with an adult height of about 27 centimeters and a weight generally no more than 7 kilograms. If the body is too big or too small, if the weight is too fat or too thin, it will be a disqualification. (Of course, if the Shih Tzu dog develops abnormally, it must be checked physically. If there are disease factors, it must be treated in time.)

Secondly, the face of a purebred Shih Tzu dog is relatively short and full, the distance between the eyes is large and very bright, the eyes are large and round, not protruding, the distance between the eyes is appropriate, and the eye color is very dark. Liver and blue dogs have lighter eyes. The Shih Tzu’s nostrils are relatively wide and open, and the nose, lips, and eye circles should be black. The Shih Tzu's muzzle is short and wide, but without wrinkles. The upper lip is very thick, the front end of the muzzle is flat, the lower lip and mandible are not protruding, and the jaw is broad

Third, the most important feature of a purebred Shih Tzu is that the entire body is very balanced, with no particularly exaggerated features. The combination of neck and shoulders is very smooth. The neck is long and the body is short and strong. There is no slim waist or tummy. The length of the body is slightly greater than the height at the withers, with the shoulders well angled and lying flat against the torso. The length from elbow to withers is slightly greater than the distance from elbow to ground.

Fourth, the length of a purebred Shih Tzu’s tail from the elbow to the withers is slightly longer than the distance from the elbow to the ground. The Shih Tzu's hair is a double layer of hair that covers the entire body. It is very thick and thick. The hair is long and smooth, and is allowed to be slightly wavy. According to regulations, Shih Tzus are allowed to be of any color, and all colors are treated equally.