Posted by Miami County Animal Shelter on Friday, January 17, 2025 A total of 102 shih tzus, including nine litters of puppies, were seized, and are receiving proper care at the shelter now.

Although both Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu are small, long-haired dogs, they are not identical. For instance, a Lhasa Apso’s nose is longer, the skull is narrower, and the almond-shaped eyes are smaller.

Although their exact origins are uncertain, it is believed that the Shih Tzu descends from a mix between the Lhasa Apso and the Pekingese. During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), these dogs were ...