Shi Tsu with head out of carrying case on the ground outdoors in Coney Island.
Shi Tzu is a sturdy little dog with a short muzzle and large dark eyes. They have a soft and long double coat.
Drop ears are covered with long fur, and the heavily furred tail is carried curled over the back. The coat may be of any color.
The exact origins of the breed are unknown, but it is thought to have originated in the Tibetan Plateau, and then been developed in China.