3) Owning a Shih Tzu will help teach a child about responsibility. Every child should learn how to be responsible, and a pet can certainly help teach that over time. Your child will learn how to be more responsible by tackling tasks including refilling the water and food bowls, cleaning up after the dog and walking your Shih Tzu.
4) Shih Tzus, depsite the amount of hair covering their bodies, are actually hypoallergenic dogs. This means that they are a great choice for allergy sufferers. If a child has had respiratory issues in the past that has prevented him or her from having a furry friend, a Shih Tzu may be the solution.
