shih tzu

noun

plural shih tzu also shih tzus
often capitalized S&T
: any of an old Chinese breed of toy dogs that have a square short unwrinkled muzzle, short muscular legs, and a long dense flowing coat

Examples of shih tzu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Menards and their dog, a small shih tzu named Cuddles, were reported missing by a friend, police said. Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024 That ended in 2020, when the shih tzu rescue died, likely age 18. Mark Ellwood, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2024 The husband and wife were confronted at 8 p.m. Wednesday by a man who held a gun on them and demanded their shih tzu puppy, which the husband had recently gifted to his wife, the department wrote on X. Officers identified the suspect’s vehicle. Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 22 July 2024 The sense of connection the actress— who also stars in the latest season of Fargo—feels in her space now is a pleasant respite from the drama that came with moving into the two-bedroom, two-story condo with her husband, Rishi, and their shih tzu Teddy. Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024 Indeed, his 11-year-old shih tzu, named D, is the chief treat tester, and frequents Chewy’s office with him. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 18 Apr. 2024 Upgrades to her home’s insulation and vents finally enabled her and her 13-year-old shih tzu, SugarBabe, to relax at a comfortable indoor temperature without skimping on her medication. The Arizona Republic, 31 July 2023 Coco and Luna's 10 in 1 Multivitamin for Dogs is an excellent choice for shih tzu owners. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 July 2023 With regular use, your shih tzu can experience less pain, greater mobility, and an overall better quality of life. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 July 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Beijing) shīzi (gǒu), from shīzi lion + gǒu dog

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shih tzu was in 1921

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“Shih tzu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shih%20tzu. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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