Definitions

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  • noun A small dog breed which originated in China.
  • noun countable A dog of that breed.

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  • noun a Chinese breed of small dog similar to a Pekingese

Etymologies

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From Mandarin Wade-Giles Romanisation: shih1-tzu0; trad. 獅子, simpl. 狮子 (pinyin: shīzi) ("lion"), as a contraction of trad. 獅子狗, simpl. 狮子狗 (pinyin: shīzi gǒu); Wade-Giles: shih1-tzu0 kou3 ("lion dog").

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Examples

  • The dog was said to be able to transform at will into a lion and Shih Tzu translates into English as Lion Dog which they may not look much like but they can have that courageous nature.

    Winnipeg Sun 2010

  • The dog was said to be able to transform at will into a lion, and Shih Tzu translates into English as "Lion Dog" - which they might not look much like, but they can have that courageous nature.

    Ottawa Sun 2010

  • The dog was said to be able to transform at will into a lion and Shih Tzu translates into English as Lion Dog which they may not look much like but they can have that courageous nature.

    London Free Press 2010

  • The Shih Tzu is a friendly lap dog that at one time was bred to be a companion dog for Chinese royalty.

    Jim Luce: Searching NYC for the Perfect Family Apartment Pooch Jim Luce 2010

  • The Shih Tzu is a very friendly, good-natured breed, easy to care for and love.

    All Categories Featured Content - Associated Content 2009

  • We adopted Baxter, a 3-year-old Shih Tzu, a month ago from the local SPCA.

    Domenick Scudera: Miracle Dog Domenick Scudera 2011

  • We adopted Baxter, a 3-year-old Shih Tzu, a month ago from the local SPCA.

    Domenick Scudera: Miracle Dog Domenick Scudera 2011

  • We adopted Baxter, a 3-year-old Shih Tzu, a month ago from the local SPCA.

    Domenick Scudera: Miracle Dog Domenick Scudera 2011

  • Fracia enjoys reading, creative writing, shopping, and spoiling her Shih Tzu, Emma.

    Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Dad Jack Canfield 2011

  • We adopted Baxter, a 3-year-old Shih Tzu, a month ago from the local SPCA.

    Domenick Scudera: Miracle Dog Domenick Scudera 2011

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