Dog
Group:
Toy 
Chinese Imperial Dog Champions
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Breed Description:
These are intelligent, outgoing, trusting and energetic little dogs who can also be happy to sit quietly in your lap as long as you want. They are vivacious and cooperative with a streak of independence. They are sturdy, happy and playful little dogs and they make very good family dogs.
Height:
Always under nine inches.
Weight:
Under nine pounds.
Exercise:
Although these are small dogs they do require regular exercise. They may get most of their exercise indoors or during play but a regular walk is recommended.
Life Expectancy:
The lifespan of the Chinese Imperial Dog breed of dog is 10 to 15 years.
Grooming:
The dogs have a luxurious long coat so regular brushing and grooming is necessary. It’s recommended that the coat be trimmed every four to six weeks to keep it neat. Clean the ears regularly to prevent ear infections.
Origin:
The Chinese Imperial Dog breed of dog is said to have originated in China more than 2000 years ago. These dogs were favorites of the Chinese Imperial family. Chinese Imperial Dog breeders maintain that the Chinese Imperial Dog breed of dog is a separate breed from the Shih Tzu and has been for a long time. According to Chinese Imperial Dog breeders the dogs were inadvertently classified as Shih Tzus after the death of the Empress in 1908 when some of them came to Europe. Today these breeders are trying to re-establish the Chinese Imperial Dog breed of dog as its own separate breed, distinct from the Shih Tzu. The breed is currently recognized by a number of rare breed and international registries.
Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
