Many also believe that Fu Dogs, the guardians of Buddhist temples, are representations of the Shih Tzu. (12/15) by Judy Powell September 13, 2020, 1:07 pm Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 12/15 Next View full list See more Previous article The lion then turned back into a fun-loving little dog, which the Buddha picked up and kissed. The white spot on the heads of many Shih Tzus supposedly marks the place where Buddha kissed his loyal friend. Next article There is no such breed as an “imperial” or “teacup” Shih Tzu. These are simply marketing terms used by unscrupulous breeders use to indicate a very small or large Shih Tzu. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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.