in Awww 14 Cool Facts About Shih Tzu by Judy Powell May 12, 2023, 1:02 pm 9shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest 4 The name "Shih Tzu" in Chinese means "lion dog," reflecting both the breed's lion-like features and the legend that Buddha rode to earth on the back of a lion. Judy Powell 5 The breed's more formal name is Tibetan Shih Tzu Kou. "Shih" is Chinese for "lion," and "kou" means dog. "Tzu" roughly translated means "son" or "child." Judy Powell 6 The Shih Tzu's exact origins remain mysterious because the breed has been around for thousands of years, and the details of its development are lost. Judy Powell Page 2 of 5Previous 12345Next9shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest See more Previous article 14 Pictures That Prove That Bichon Frises Will Not Let You Get Bored Next article 18 Best Corgi Dog Tattoo Ideas Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.