While Shih Tzu's have a misplaced reputation for being 'yappy' dogs, the truth is that they're quite mellow little dogs that just require a steady hand in training.
These are decidedly indoor dogs, and will pretty much get all the exercise they need following you around and licking up scraps. They do take some maintenance, as their lovely long hair takes daily grooming.

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