Nothing could be further from the truth, however. Shih Tzus are beautiful, but they are also friendly, lively, devoted companions. (7/15) by Judy Powell September 13, 2020, 1:07 pm Judy Powell 0 Previous 7/15 Next View full list See more Previous article With their flowing hair sweeping the ground and their topknot elegantly tied, the Shih Tzu does appear snobbish, suited only for lying about a palace on silk pillows. Next article One unique characteristic of the Shih Tzu is their undershot bite. Their lower jaw is slightly wider than the upper, and the upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth, rather than outside, when their mouth is closed. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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.