Imperial Shih Tzu and Chinese Imperial Dog by Jensen One of my smallest Imperials " Hunter " Wanna See an Imperial in my Bra ? " Click Here " The difference between a "Shih Tzu" a "Imperial Shih Tzu " and a "Chinese Imperial Dog" ? |
| Shih Tzu 9 - 16 pounds Recognized by AKC in 1969. This weight range in the breed standard is accepted by the American Shih Tzu Club. Shih Tzu size parents can throw an Imperial size, the imperial size dogs can throw the standard size. Slang Terms " Lap Crusher" by Imp breeders Slang terms by ASTC to describe the Imperials are " Runt" and " Dwarf ". You can read more details here about all 3 sizes and their history |
Imperial Shih Tzu under 9 lbs a smaller version of the Shih Tzu and is considered by AKC as a Shih Tzu. The term "Imperial" is a description of a weight variance of the Shih Tzu by dog breeders. Why because the Imperial size is a throw back of the original dogs in Tibet. The Empress preferred 7-11 pound dogs Imperial breeders also prefer the smaller size and even smaller and pushed to become their own breed, separate from the Shih Tzu. Slang Terms are " Imperial", " Tea Cup Shih Tzu ", " Tiny Shih Tzu ", " Toy Shih Tzu." |
Chinese Imperial Dog Breed standard is under 9 lbs no taller than 9 in. Is very different than a Shih Tzu and a Imperial Shih Tzu Chinese Imperial Dog is registerd as a Chinese Imperial Dog ! Not as a Shih Tzu like the Imperial is A first generation Chinese Imperial dog has been certified by weight and measurements stated by the parent club of the CID To be a second generation CID both parents of the dog has to be a registerd Chinese Imperial by the Chinese Imperial Dog Registry of America, Than when the Pup reaches 14 months must also be certified by weight and length to be register by the Chinese Imperial Dog Registry of America. A 3rd generation Cid must also be verified at 14 mnts The Cid is becoming accepted by the RARE breed registry soon. In years to come when the CID breeders have 300 to 400 3rd generation Cids will they become a new breed reconized by the American Keenel Club foundation Stock Service. Than AKC will make the Chinese Imperial Dog is own breed and can be in AKC dog shows and we will compete with the Shih Tzu. |
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