Kuma is a Shih Tzu and Pekingese mix who lives in Japan and loves trendy hair Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously appeared ...

A balanced diet and regular grooming can reduce these problems. Contact a vet for more information on Shih Tzu’s health concerns and consider investing in pet insurance from a reputable company.

Shih Tzus have a reputation for being a bit yappy and they can bark at pretty much anything, be it people or other animals walking by or even a passing vehicle. As Dr MacMillan says: “Shih Tzus can be ...

A former employee of City Dogs, a D.C. dog boarding facility, has pleaded guilty to felony animal cruelty after he brutally ...