Shih Tzu 西施犬 also known as lion dog (獅子狗) in Chinese, originated from Tibet around the 7th century. They were developed by Tibetan lamas who offered them as gifts to the emperors of China.
Shih Tzus have long silky hair and rounded teddy bear face, they are small, sturdy, affectionate, happy, outgoing house dogs who thrive on human company.
Did you know Shih Tzus were favourite companion of the Empress Dowager Cixi 慈禧太后 of China? 🐾
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The dachshund was originated in 15th century in Germany 🇩🇪. Their names, "Dach" means badger and "hund" means dog, they were used to look for badgers or other small animals; with their short legs keep them low to the ground to track scents, and their narrow bodies allow them to crawl into burrows in the past.
Although Dachshunds are small-sized, they are known for their courageous nature. Doxies are independent, plucky, curious, naturally energetic, and playful companion dogs.
Did you know dachshunds are source of inspiration for some great artists, like Pablo Picasso, David Hockey, Andy Warhol and Gary Larson? 🎨🖌
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The pug has a small, stocky, muscular build and is one of the ancient breeds, originated in China around 400 B.C. 🇨🇳 The Chinese Emperors treated them to the royal life of luxury - they were provided their own mini palaces with guards. Pugs were later brought from China to Europe in the 16th Century, and became the official dog of Holland’s royal House of Orange when a pug named Pompey saved the life of the Prince William of Orange in 1592. Some people used this Latin expression “Multum in Parvo”, meaning “much in little” to refer to Pug’s personalities crammed into a small body as they are expressive, funny, loyal, sweet, charming and playful. Did...
Chihuahuas originated in Mexico and named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua, where they were discovered in 1850. 🇲🇽 They are believed to be descendants of an ancient breed, the Techichi. They were considered sacred by the Aztec and Toltec civilization.
Chis are small, compact, intelligent, energetic, sensitive, alert, courageous, lively, very loving, extremely loyal and can be quite sassy.
Did you know the smallest dog in the world is a Chihuahua? They weigh about 1 - 3 kg and with a height of 15 - 25 cm. 🐾
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The Bernese mountain dog originated in canton (state) of Bern, in the central region of Switzerland in the early 1900s.🇨🇭 Their ancestors believed to have been around on Swiss farms dating back two thousand years ago. They are one of the four types of Swiss mountain dogs (Sennenhund).
The Berners are large, sturdy, strong built, heavy, with thick, silky, long tricoloured coat. The BMDs are outdoor dogs at heart, alert, loyal, affectionate, cheerful, intelligent, calm, gentle giants with good-natured and mellow temperaments.
Did you know Bernese Mountain Dogs are incredibly strong and can pull up to 10 times their own weight (35 - 55kg)?🐾
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