Many Shih Tzu breeders and owners say that the Shih Tzu is the perfect lap dog. History proves that this breed was one of the only breeds that were specifically designed to be a companion or pet. There is much debate with the sizes of these guys and we suggest you speak with the breeder you chose to work with to answer your questions. This breed is considered one of the best breeds for those who suffer with allergies as they are hypo-allergenic. The standard size Shih Tzu averages around 9 to 15 pounds in size. The Imperial Shih Tzu's can be as small as 2 pounds.
