Kuma is a Shih Tzu and Pekingese mix who lives in Japan and loves trendy hair Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously appeared on ...

Dear Karen: Help! I have a 7-year-old male Shih Tzu who will not tolerate grooming. He gets very defensive and wants to bite the groomer. The groomer uses an E- collar, as the dog will not let the ...

Shih Tzus need daily brushing and regular trims. Skipping this leads to painful mats and skin issues. A tidy pup is a happy pup! Not all dog food suits a Shih Tzu. Choose a high-quality, small-breed ...