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Shih Tzu
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For topics formerly romanized as Shih-tzu, see Shizi (disambiguation).
The Shih Tzu (UK: /ˌʃiːˈtsuː/, US: /ˈʃiːtsuː/;[1] Chinese: 西施犬; pinyin: Xī Shī quǎn, literally "Hsi Shih dog") is a toy dog or pet dog breed originating from Tibet and believed to be bred from the Pekingese and the Lhasa Apso.
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They may adapt well to different situations. Due to their highly independent nature, they are not considered as a very obedient breed.[2]