Shih Tzu
Affectionate, regal little companions, bred only ever to be loved.
Snub-nosed: extra-gentle travel options
- Origin
- China
- Size
- small
- Weight
- 4-7.2 kg
- Typical lifespan
- 10-16 years
Traits
Affection
Energy
Trainability
Friendliness
Grooming
Vocality
Can this breed fly?
- The cabin is capped at 8 kg including the carrier at Lufthansa, KLM and Air France; heavier pets travel in the hold or as manifest cargo.
- Snub-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds are banned from the hold by Lufthansa, KLM and Air France for safety. They can still fly in the cabin if they fit under the 8 kg limit (carrier included); larger snub-nosed pets travel by road or specialist cargo with veterinary sign-off.
Breed reference derived from public breed standards (AKC-style). Imagery via TheDogAPI/TheCatAPI at ingest. No AKC endorsement implied.