2006-11-02 08:27:48 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
One book I have says "chinese temple dogs" and the other book says "tibetan temple dogs"...So since Tibet is a region of China (since china took them over, boo!)...CHINA.
2006-11-02 08:29:47 · answer #1 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The shih tzu is an ornamental breed that was created by breeding the Bei-jing gou (Pekingese) with a Tibetan dog breed, the Lhasa Apso.
It is widely accepted that the Shih Tzu is descended from small dogs from Tibet, given as gifts to the Chinese Emperors and bred with Chinese dogs including the Pekinese. It was under the care and direction of the Dowager Empress, Tzu Hsi, who came into power in 1861 that the Shih Tzu developed into the breed we know today.
In the Imperial Palace in Peking, the Eunuchs were made responsible for the care and breeding of the Shih Tzu. These shaggy little dogs became the pampered darlings of the palace. Because the Chinese considered the lion symbolic of Buddha, and because of a centuries old awe and respect for this most courageous of beasts, Chinese dogs were bred to resemble the lion.The two breeds most lion-like in their appearance are the Shih Tzu and the Pekingese. The eunuchs vied with each other to breed the most perfectly lion-like specimens.
2006-11-02 16:47:53 · answer #2 · answered by E Y 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The ancestry of the Shih Tzu is rather obscure, but it is probable that the breed is primarily of Tibetan origin. The history of the Tibetan “Lion Dogs” is interwoven with the tenets of Buddhism, which originated in India. The lion was closely associated with Buddhism, but the lion was not indigenous to China, so the Chinese and the Tibetan lamas bred their toy dogs to resemble lions. The Shih Tzu (whose name means “lion”) is reputed to have been the oldest and smallest variety of the Tibetan “holy dogs” and bears some similarity to other Tibetan breeds. For much of the long and illustrious history of China, the breeding of the small “Lion Dog” was a favorite pastime of succeeding imperial rulers.
2006-11-02 16:41:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Shih Tzu is a breed of dog originating in China. The spelling "Shih Tzu", most commonly used for the breed, is according to the Wade-Giles system of romanization. The actual pronunciation of this name is approximately like the "sher" of "sherbet" followed immediately by the "dds" of "adds". The meaning of the breed name was originally "lion dog" because this variety of dog was bred to resemble a miniature lion.
It is believed that this ornamental breed was created by breeding the Bei-jing gou (Pekingese) with a Tibetan dog breed, the Lhasa Apso. Recent DNA analysis confirms that this is one of the oldest breeds of dog.
2006-11-02 16:36:37 · answer #4 · answered by clarelouiseprince 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Shih tzu come from China and Tibet,hope this helps you.
2006-11-03 13:54:47 · answer #5 · answered by shirley m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shih Tzu's were dogs of the Chinese royalty. They were trained to be glamorous and beautiful and obedient.
That is why they are so damn prissy! Mine wont even go outside when he is raining! He puts his nose up in the air at the door! Then if it has rained he wont walk in the grass and if I kick his @ss in the grass he tip toes around all prissy like! It's really funny!
2006-11-02 16:33:49 · answer #6 · answered by April M 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
China
2006-11-02 16:30:08 · answer #7 · answered by Gallifrey's Gone 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The breed originated in Tibet.
2006-11-02 20:48:06 · answer #8 · answered by MANDYLBH 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tibet and China. Also known as the temple dog, I think
2006-11-02 17:18:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They originated in Tibet and where later taken to China by the budist monks.
2006-11-02 16:34:09 · answer #10 · answered by shantadeva94 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋