Silver Silver and White Non-Standard Shih Tzu Colors According to the American Kennel Club Black White and Silver Silver Gold and White White Black Gold and Silver Black Gold and White Other Shih Tzu Colors and Patterns Lavender or Isabella Shawl or Collar Published: July 16, 2021 Shih Tzus are among the most popular dog breeds in the world. In fact, small dogs are growing in popularity overall, and there are several reasons behind this! First off, Shih Tzus are adorable. They are one of the cutest dogs out there, with their long, silky coats, occasional underbite, and affectionate personality.
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Solid Colors Solid white Shih Tzu - Source: @momosan0109 / IG While many people have seen multi-colored dogs, Shih Tzus can be a single, solid color . These solid dogs can be all black, all white, all silver, all gold, all blue, all liver, all red, or completely brindle. Brindle is a pattern that looks somewhat stripe-like. Solid White Shih Tzu Featured Image Credit: Peakpx It's even rarer to find a completely white Shih Tzu than a black one, but they do exist. Most of the time, other colors will creep in, and white is a common shade on multi-colored dogs. #1 Black #2 Blue #3 White #4 Gold #5 Red #6 Liver #7 Silver #8 Lavender or Isabella #9 Albino What Are The Best Patterns For A Shih Tzu's Coat? #1 Double Colored Combinations #2 Tricolor Shih Tzu #3 Brindle Which Shih Tzu Markings Get The Highest Marks? Fascinating Answers To Common Questions About The Shih Tzu Solid White: It is seldom to find a white color Shih Tzu than a black one. However, they do exist. Sometimes, other shades creep in, and the popular color on multi-colored dogs is white. The nose is black, though, and it will stick out like a bit lump of charcoal on a snowman.
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White Black Red Silver Gold Liver Blue Brindle Double Color Combinations You'll often find Shih Tzu's to be multi-colored in appearance. Some standard double colors for Shih Tzu's are: Silver and white Black and white Gold and white Blue and white Brindle and white Liver and white 1. Black. Black is considered one of the rarest Shih Tzus colors. (especially a pure-black Shih Tzu). Most black Shih-Tzus will have some white fur on them as well. 2. Blue. What we describe as Blue in Shih Tzu dogs is actually grey. The Blue color comes from what is known as a " dilution gene ". 3. HEIGHT: 8 to 11 inches WEIGHT: 9 to 16 pounds COAT: Long double coat COAT COLOR: Found in nearly any color, most commonly in black, white, blue, gold, liver, or combinations LIFE SPAN: 10 to 16 years TEMPERAMENT: Friendly, intelligent, playful, alert, loyal, lively HYPOALLERGENIC: Yes ORIGIN: Tibet Characteristics of the Shih Tzu These two white Shih Tzu are Princess Leia and Obi Wan Tzu-nobi. A silver color coat tends to look white with a deep shine resembling silver. It is not grey, but rather a shiny, silky color. The dog will have black lips, pads, eye rims and a black nose. Red i s a solid color that looks deep, dark, orange.
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Tri-Colored. With so many possible colors in the Shih Tzu bloodline, coats that hold 3 colors (tri-colored) are common. And, there can even be a forth color (for example, Silver, Gold and White with Tan markings or Black markings). Most, but not all, tri-color Shih Tzu dogs have some level of white in the coat. True white Shih Tzus have black eye rims, dark eyes, black noses, and paw pads, unlike albinos, which have a pinkish tint on these body parts. 18. Black Gold & Silver Shih Tzu. Black gold and silver Shih Tzus are a rare tri-color variety. The dog's black and yellowish coats are intermingled with a silver coat.
White markings are often present in black Shih Tzus, although pure black pups do exist. If a black Shih Tzu has visible golden hairs on its face, paws, or tail, it is considered a black and tan dog, rather than a black dog with tan markings. In Shih Tzus, the dominant black gene interacts with other genes to produce a range of colors. Black, gold, and silver. Silver, gold, and white. As you can see above the Shih Tzu breed comes in a wide variety of coat colors, making them a popular choice for those who want a dog with a unique and beautiful coat. Here are some common color combinations seen in Shih Tzus:
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Facts About White Shih Tzu Dogs Roscoe, photo courtesy of Christina and Tonio Bianca • White is an accepted and official AKC color with the Shih Tzu breed, yet an alternate one (non-standard), color code A 199. The white Shih Tzu originated in Tibet and was bred by Tibetan monks. They were considered sacred dogs and were often given as gifts to Chinese emperors. The breed was later brought to China and was known throughout as "lion dogs" because of how much they resembled Chinese guardian lions. The breed was first introduced to the Western world.
