Miracle Shih Tzu:
Everything You Need to Know About the Shih Tzu — From Puppies to Lifetime Care

Welcome to Miracle Shih Tzu, a trusted resource for people who love the Shih Tzu breed and want clear, experience-based guidance they can rely on. Whether you’re thinking about bringing a Shih Tzu home, raising a puppy, caring for an adult dog, or learning about responsible breeding, you’ll find practical, well-researched information here.

I’m Janice Jones, a former veterinary technician who has lived with and bred Shih Tzus for over four decades. This site brings together real-world experience, evidence-based knowledge, and a deep understanding of the breed to help you make informed, confident decisions at every stage of your Shih Tzu’s life.

Not sure where to start? You don’t need to read everything at once — simply choose the section below that matches what you’re looking for right now.

I Want to Learn About the Shih Tzu Breed

Learn what makes the Shih Tzu a truly unique breed — from appearance and personality to history, standards, and common misconceptions. Start here for a clear, accurate foundation.

Chocolate colored Shih Tzu puppy is posing for the camera in front of an Easter basketPersonality
China Royal Bronze Lion (Shih Tzu History)Breed History
Shih-Tzu-Standard.jpgBreed Standard

I Want to Learn How to Care for a Shih Tzu

Caring for a Shih Tzu goes far beyond cuddles and cute faces. Learn how to meet your dog’s daily needs — from feeding and grooming to training, health, and behavior — with clear, practical guidance you can trust.

Feeding Your Shih Tzu LinkFeeding Your Shih Tzu
Grooming the Shih TzuGrooming Guides
Training the Shih TzuTraining Guides
A red and white Shih Tzu puppy holding a stethoscopeHealth & Common Issues
Black Shih Tzu puppy looking directly into the camera.Behavior & Solutions
A small dog scratching himself.

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I Want to Know More About Puppies

Bringing home a Shih Tzu puppy is exciting, but it also comes with important responsibilities. Learn how to support healthy growth, early training, and confident development during your puppy’s first months and beyond.

A young puppy is staring into the cameraPuppy Development Guide
A young puppy is sitting on a scaleShih Tzu Weight Chart
A small brindle color Shih Tzu sitting in front of some spring flowers.Puppy Information Guide
shihtzu-puppy-supplies250.jpgShih Tzu Supplies
shih-tzu-dog-names.jpgShih Tzu Dog Names
faq.jpgNew Owners FAQ

I Want to Learn About Responsible Shih Tzu Breeding

Responsible Shih Tzu breeding requires far more than pairing two dogs. Learn what ethical breeding truly involves — including health, preparation, genetics, and lifelong responsibility — before taking the next step.

A mama dog with three puppiesBreeding Dogs - Start Here
April-xrays.jpgShih Tzu Pregnancy
dog-breeding-and-whelping-supplies.jpgBreeding Supplies

Thanks for stopping by — I hope you and your Shih Tzu find exactly what you need here.

Janice Jones, Founder of Miracle Shih Tzu

Hi, I’m Janice Jones. I’ve been living with and breeding Shih Tzus since 1979 and am a former veterinary technician with over four decades of hands-on experience with the breed. Through Miracle Shih Tzu, I share practical, evidence-based guidance to help owners give their Shih Tzus the happiest, healthiest life possible.

Learn more about my background and experience →  About Me

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Janice Jones is a Shih Tzu specialist and former breeder with a background in veterinary care, grooming, training, and canine behavior. She has spent nearly 50 years working with the breed and ran a home-based breeding program for 15 years, raising well-socialized puppies. Early in her career, she worked as a veterinary assistant supporting surgery, x-rays, and lab work. She shares practical guidance at miracleshihtzu.com and across social platforms. Today, she enjoys the quiet companionship of her aging dogs, understanding them as they understand her.

Janice is walking a few of her Shih Tzu dogsYou guessed it, I'm not a trained dog walker.