Miniature shih tzu puppies for sale near me

Although small in stature, Miniature Shih Tzus are surprisingly robust and heavy. Compared to a Teacup Yorkie, for example, that stands a little taller at seven inches, the mini Shih Tzu weighs twice as much, sitting around 14 lbs, compared to the Yorkie's seven.

An Imperial Shih Tzu is a Shih Tzu that is purposefully bred to be smaller than the breed standard. Since the normal Shih Tzu is already classified as a toy breed by most kennel clubs, the Imperial ones are extremely tiny with a height of 9 inches or shorter and a weight between 4 and 9 pounds.

Our “Tiny Pocket Shih Tzus” are just that ”Tiny”! They are just the right size to tote around in your new designer bag. Their weight at maturity will not be over 9 pounds and some when grown are much smaller. Our females and males pockets are sold with limited registration.

Teacup Shih Tzus have a similar lifespan to their larger counterparts. Teacup Shih Tzus live as long as 12 to 15 years despite being more prone to health issues.