Does anyone have the pet dog, (Imperial Shih tzu)??

Question

I just wanted to know how their behavior is, and anything else about them.If you feel comfortable enough, you can email me pictures of your dog. Just so I can see how cute he/she is! Thanks! My email address is:[e-mail]

R u guys sure?? I really wanted a small dog.

O.K. Well, the other dog I had in mind was the Maltese. How are they?? My only 2 choices were the Imperial Shih Tzu and Maltese.

Answer 1

i have a bison shih tzu he is so great! i love him they are very afectionet and love kids we dress ours up in dog clothes and has never minded it! I'll send you a picture! he is now 6

Answer 2

NEVER GET AN IMPERIAL!!!! These dogs tend to cost more to care for than they did to buy due to health issues. Regular tzus are just fine. Imperials (also known as teacups in other breeds) are bred below size. Any breeder who sells dogs as imperials or teacups are very poor breeders and are probably doing it for money and not the sake of the breed. Be smart. If you want a new friend you might as well get a healthy and proper one!!!! Also if you do get a smaller one (should not be called an imperial but a runt maybe) the parents should be of normal size. Otherwise you will for sure have a sickly animal!

Answer 3

"Imperial" is just a word that people use as a gimmick. Same as Teacup, Tiny, Micro Tiny or with Standard Poodles, they use the word Royal for oversized St Poo's. . All it means is they have a dog that is not to breed standards as far as size. But those words sound better than RUNT. And with those fancy words is usually a hefty price tag, as well as health problems.
I've groomed a few of these "Imperial ShihTzus" all have had some sort of health problems...ranging from a year old dog with no teeth, to knee problems and heart problems. And..they all have had nasty attitudes.
If you want a small dog...regular ShihTzus are small already. Otherwise, maybe try a Chihuahua.

Answer 4

Someone once saw my perfectly-sized 10.5" 7lb Papillon and told me he looked "really big" for a Pap. I very sharply informed her that HE was the correct size and those miserable little two pound runts were the product of crappy breeding and would never set foot in a show ring. She walked off in a huff. People have asked me if I have a purse for him. I inform them that he is a dog with four perfectly functional legs and only an idiot would carry a creature that is capable of walking itself. Thankfully, I have never personally laid eyes on a Papillon that was undersized. I do take great pleasure during work hours, however, when people tell me their dog is a "teacup" or "imperial" anything, I very calmly write "Chihuahua" or "Shih Tzu" in large letters on the card while the owner is watching- without using any prefixes or adjectives. It's hysterical when you can actually SEE them get huffy at my refusal to acknowledge their "special" names. (I do the same thing with designer mutts- sorry folks, in my grooming shop there are a whole lot of dogs listed as "Poodle X".) Edit: *sigh* I know, I'm sorry... here, smack my hand for being a bad girl...

Answer 5

Jeez...there is NO SUCH thing!!! Just Shih Tzus. That Imperial crap was though of by crappy breeders to sell more puppies....like the "teacup" thing. Don't fall for the scam!!!!! You can be getting an unhealthy dog!!!! There is a REASON the breed standard is there for different breeds!!!!!!! Dog s are not suppose to be breed to be smaller and smaller.

See this..............................................

THE FACTS ABOUT “IMPERIAL”
OR “TEACUP” SHIH TZU
The words “imperial” and “tiny teacup” are sometimes used interchangeably to describe undersized Shih Tzu. In fact, the terms “imperial” or “tiny teacup” should be regarded as what they really are….A MYTH often used by unethical breeders to create a market for dogs that do not conform to the breed standard. These tiny dogs are NOT what the Shih Tzu has been since it was developed as a distinctive breed in China ’s imperial palace, nor what it ought to be.

Maybe you read an ad in your local newspaper, searched the Internet, or know of someone who acquired a Shih Tzu using the words “imperial” or “tiny teacup” to describe how unusual and special (and even more expensive?) their dog might be. The official breed standard approved by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the American Shih Tzu Club (ASTC) calls for a weight range of 9 to 16 pounds.

A breed standard is a written description of the ideal dog of a particular breed by which it is bred and judged at dog shows. Breed standards are used by all canine organizations. The first written standard for Shih Tzu was that of the Peking Kennel Club, in 1938, which stated that the ideal weight for Shih Tzu was 10 to 15 pounds. Today, Shih Tzu breed standards approved by purebred dog registries around the world are very similar to the 1938 Peking Kennel Club standard. They recognize that one of the distinguishing characteristics of the Shih Tzu is that it is not a fragile dog. It is very solid and sturdy despite its relatively compact size.

Why would anyone want to steer away from the weight called for in the AKC-approved breed standard or to call the breed by anything but its AKC-recognized name? Could it be a fad they have created in order to obtain a higher price for a dog that does not meet the breed standard? These particular breeders have deliberately downsized an already designated Toy breed. By doing this, they risk the overall health and wonderful distinguishing breed characteristics that responsible breeders have worked long and hard to preserve. The same is true of “breeders” who deliberately cross-breed two different AKC-recognized breeds to create what they call “designer dogs.”

Many of the less than reputable breeders of undersized Shih Tzu claim that their Shih Tzu possess the “imperial” gene. There is no proof that such a gene exists. Size reduction occurs by breeding the smallest dog in a litter to another small dog of another litter, and so on and so forth. This not only creates abnormally small Shih Tzu, but also puppies that may have health problems. This is not indicative of an “imperial gene,” but rather of poor breeding practices.

A responsible breeder does not advertise an occasional “runt” as an “imperial” or “tiny teacup” Shih Tzu. Rather, it is sold as a pet, solely as a companion dog that is not to be used for breeding. Responsible breeders strive to breed healthy dogs that conform to the breed standard. The ideal Shih Tzu is a sturdy, active, healthy dog with good substance for its size. Those desiring a very tiny pet should choose another breed rather than destroying the very characteristics that make the Shih Tzu such an ideal companion.

There is no such thing as an AKC-recognized Imperial or Tiny Teacup Shih Tzu. Any domestic registry other than the American Kennel Club is not recognized by the American Shih Tzu Club. Breeders using alternative registries may have lost their AKC registration and breeding privileges for various reasons.

From this site: http://www.shihtzu.org/Info/imperial.asp?menu=Info

Sure, get a Maltese. Just make sure it is not a RUNT that they call a TEACUP!!

Answer 6

I have a Shih Tzu named Chloe. (there is no imperial) In all she is a very sweet dog and along with other puppies we've seen. I have heard the same stories. They are a little difficult to potty traim but they dont make big messes and they are easy to clean up after. They are preferable toward people with allergies because they have hair and minimal dander. Contrary to what most people say, they do shed because their har gets long, but if they are trimmed it shouldn't be a problem. Overall, they are sweet playful and perfect for just hanging around with. Good luck! Hope I helped!

Answer 7

BUYER BEWARE!

A real "Troll" invention to part you from your money.

The Trolls created a genetic bowl of confetti tossed into the air and came up with a money maker by selling these sickly pups to the ignorant who fail to educate themselves by researching the true Shih Tzu breed.

There is no such breed called an Imperial Shih Tzu. Those pups are genetic f-ck ups that will always have problems and never live the normal lifespan of a true Shih Tzu.

www.akc.org/shihtzu

Answer 8

no such thing as a IMPERIAL Shih Tzu

Answer 9

no,my friend does though. Her dog is just like anyother. As long as you have all the thing that they need, your fine. It's not like your parents did any research on you,so it'll be the same with your dog. Dogs love whoever is nice to them, thats for sure.

Answer 10

*********THERE'S NO SUCH THING!!!!!*********


Go to the AKC site & READ the BREED STANDARD!!!

"Imperial" is CROOK-SPEAK for "Charge EXTRA for **CRAP**!!"