Shitzu

Basic Statistics
 * Shitzu**

//Canis Familiaris//

Kingdom: Animalia,Phylum: Chordata,Class: ,Mammalia,Order: Carnivora,Family: Canidae,Genus: Canis,Species: lupus




 * Ecology**

The Shih-tzu is a domestic dog which eats human made dog food. This animal is a producer and a consumer, because it can reproduce and has to consume and maintain itself healthy to do so. The Shih-tzu dog is an omnivore because it needs both nutrients from meat as well as from herbs. The Shih-tzu can be mutualistic and also be competitive with humans because this breed can develop "small dog syndrome" which is when the dog thinks its the humans boss. This specific dog breed will do well in any house hold. Shih-tzu's are very sensitive to heat or any extreme weather. These dogs are very good with children and other pets. The Shih-tzu originated in china after descending from the Lhasa Apso and the Pekingese. **Physiology**

The Shih-tzu breed of canine is very small with a dense coat covering its entire body.This dog has a wide head and broad nose, they also have long ears and big eyes with long eyelashes. There tails are also curved but point down. Shih-tzu's have very sensitive eyes and often have their hair tide up in a topknot as in the picture above to protect there eyes. The Shih-tzu reproduces by mating withe another dog of a different sex. They often only have about one or two n there first littler due to there size. **Fun Facts**

This little dog is very hyper and loves to cuddle and be groomed,although some are bossy they make great family pets. They get along very well with young children and other family pets. I reccomend this breed to someone who would like to become more responsible also someone who is looking for a companion because Shih-tzu's are very loyal and compassionate