Our Baby Imperial Shih Tzus and Chinese Imperial Puppies are Home Raised, Played With and Loved since birth. By the time they go to their new homes, they will have been exposed to many different sounds and sights. They will have been played with by children as well. This makes them well socialized and ready to become a healthy, happy part of your family.

Our Chinese Imperial Puppies and Imperial Shih Tzu Babies have wonderful, loving personalities, heavy boned with a sturdy and muscular build, thick beautiful coats and baby doll faces.

I have been breeding Imperial Shih Tzu for 17+ years. When I started breeding I decided that if I did not better the breed, I would not breed at all. I spent over one year looking for my first Imperial Shih Tzu female as I was so picky. This was Pepsi's grandmother. She only got to be 6lbs. so I then was on the hunt for a smaller Imperial Shih Tzu male to go with her. It then took me another 6 months to find him. He was only 5lbs. I fell in love with the personalities of Imperial Shih Tzu of this size and was hooked. I have had other breeds and larger sized Shih Tzu but the tiny Imperial Shih Tzu are definitely more personable, loving, obedient, more human like and all around better.

My Imperial Shih Tzus and Chinese Imperial Puppies are the most wonderful in the world! They are friendly, happy, loving and polite little dogs. They are extremely healthy and live to be 13-16 years of age. They are very tiny but are still able to play and be able to jump off couches without getting hurt. They have nice little cobby bodies with good bone and muscle. They are big dogs in little packages but are more human like than any other of the breed.

My Imperial Shih Tzu and Chinese Imperial Puppies love to cuddle in your lap for hours but when you want to play they are ready to no matter what age they are. Even when they are full grown adults they are just like puppies when they play. Once my tiny ones get into your heart you will always love them.

A Shih Tzu according to AKC The American Kennel club and dictated by the National Shih Tzu organization the weight requirements of the Shih Tzu is 9-16 pounds. "Imperial Shih Tzu " breeders prefer ours under 9 pounds full grown.
We feel we have every right to show off our best puppies and Adult Shih Tzu in the ring just as any magnificent breed of dog.

In our diligent efforts to become a breed variation of the Shih Tzu, and by not adding another breed of dog to our Imperials we found we can and do show as we have been accepted as Chinese Imperial Dog by many dog registries and soon AKC. Our healthy Imperial Shih Tzu deserve this right.

Our purebred Imperials are registered with the AKC - American Kennel Club as a Shih Tzu and are registered as Chinese Imperial Dogs with the UABR.

Our sizes ranging from 3-9 lbs but most of our puppies mature in the 4-7 lb ranges. We rarely have standard size Shih Tzu but when we do they are of the same excellence. We breed for health, quality, temperament and wonderful personalities

Great care is taken in selecting and breeding only the best dogs I can find. Each puppy is a credit to the breed.

Our Teacup, Tiny Type and Imperial Shih Tzu and Chinese Imperial puppies are
A PAW ABOVE THE REST!
 

I am the past Secretary, and Co-Founder of the
Chinese Imperial Dog Club Of America

In loving memory of my baby Basil.
10/28/1997 - 5/21/08

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A Shih Tzu according to AKC The American Kennel club and dictated by the National Shih Tzu organization the weight requirements of the Shih Tzu is 9-16 pounds. "Imperial Shih Tzu " breeders prefer ours under 9 pounds full grown.
We feel we have every right to show off our best puppies and Adult Shih Tzu in the ring just as any magnificent breed of dog.
In our diligent efforts to become a breed variation of the Shih Tzu, and by not adding another breed of dog to our Imperials we found we can and do show as the Chinese Imperial has been accepted as Chinese Imperial Dog by many dog registries and soon AKC. Our healthy Imperial Shih Tzu deserve this right.
Our purebred Imperials are registered with the AKC - American Kennel Club as a Shih Tzu and can be registered as Chinese Imperial Dogs with other dog registries such as UABR and many other kennel clubs.
We breeders of Chinese Imperial Dog specialize in breeding the smaller sized dog which are often called the Chinese Imperials, Imperial Shih Tzu, Toy Shih Tzu, Miniature Shih Tzu, Teacup Shih Tzu, or Pocket Puppies.
Our sizes ranging from 3-9 lbs but many of our puppies mature in the 4-7 lb ranges. We rarely have standard size Shih Tzu but when we do they are of the same excellence. We breed for healthy, quality, temperament and wonderful personalities

Shih Tzu, Teacup Shih Tzu puppies, Tiny Shih Tzu, The name "Shih Tzu" means lion dog in Chinese and they received the name because of their long, flowing mane-like coat. The Shih Tzu is a sturdy, lively, toy dog with a long flowing double coat. They have a distinctively arrogant carriage with head well up and tail curved over the back. They may display an arrogant personality, but are actually playful and gentle. Shih Tzus adapt well to any family situation and will enjoy a cuddle in your lap, doing tricks, or fetching a tennis ball. Shih Tzus are an intelligent dog who will make a good family addition. Despite their small size the Shih Tuz is a confident and dignified breed.  Other Names: Chrysanthemum Dog   Height: 8 - 11 inches  Weight: 8 - 15 lbs.   Colors: All colors.   Coat: Long, dense, not curly with a good undercoat   Temperament: Shih Tzus are gentle, loyal, proud   With Children: Yes, loves children.    With Pets: Yes, gets along well with other  animals.   Special Skills: Family pet   Watch-dog: Very High  Guard-dog: Very Low   Care and Exercise: Daily grooming is essential for the Shih Tzu. Bathing once a month. Clipping of matting on feet. Basic training when puppy is young. Minimal exercise is needed, but they will love to play outdoors.  Training: Shih Tzus may be obstinate but patience and consistency will help over come the problem and achieve a reasonable level of training.  Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Medium, Problem Solving - Low   Activity: Indoors - High, Outdoors - Low  Living Environment: Apartment is adequate provided they receive some type of exercise. An owner of a Shih Tzu should be a consistent leader who desire an active, curious breed.

 Imperial Shih Tzu dog breeder Salt Lake City, Utah. Karen Christensen. AKC Tiny Imperial ShihTzu puppies that are referred to as Imperial Shih Tzu, teacup Shih Tzus. Called Chinese Imperial dogs, Chinese Imperials or Toy Shih Tzu and Miniature ShihTzu.