Often, the coat is clipped short to simplify care, but the coat still requires daily brushing. For conformation showing, the coat must be left in its natural state, though trimming for neatness around the feet and anus is allowed. The shorter cut is typically called a 'puppy cut' or a 'teddy bear cut' when the puppy cut is accompanied by a fuller, rounder face, resembling a cute and cuddley stuffed animal. The shorter cut is typically called a 'puppy cut' or a 'teddy bear cut' when the puppy cut is accompanied by a fuller, rounder face, resembling a cute and cuddley stuffed animal. The typical fine, straight, and silky Shih Tzu coat has also been listed by many popular dog information websites as being hypoallergenic. In comparison with many other breeds, Shih Tzu do not shed to the same degree, only losing small amounts when bathed or brushed. It is the dog's dander and saliva that trigger most allergic reactions.