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Standard size
A healthy adult Shih Tzu typically stands 9–10.5 inches tall and weighs between 9 and 16 pounds. They reach their full size by around 10–12 months of age.
"Imperial" and "teacup" — what those terms mean
Terms like "imperial," "teacup," or "micro" simply describe Shih Tzus on the smaller end — they are not official AKC size categories. They refer to the same wonderful breed, just bred a little smaller.
Health over extreme size
A responsible breeder prioritizes sound structure, correct type, and health over chasing an extreme low weight. Dogs bred to be abnormally tiny can carry more health risks. At Aleka Shih Tzu we breed for happy, healthy, well-built companions first.
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See our available hand-raised AKC Shih Tzu puppies, or start your application.
