They are generally well behaved and suitable for families. 10–15 years, average is 12 years oldClassification / standardsFCI. The Shih Tzu has been prominently featured in various films, including the mockumentary comedy film Best in Show (2000) – with a Shih Tzu named Miss Agnes; , the dark comedy crime film Seven Psychopaths (2012) – starring a Shih Tzu named Bonny and in the animated comedy film The Secret Life of Pets 2 starring a Shih Tzu named Daisy. They tend to be possessive around other dogs. Training and proper socializing must start at a young age for the Shih Tzu to obey basic commands, for the Shih Tzu is prone to stubbornness when it comes to training. The Shih Tzu has been prominently featured in various films, including the mockumentary comedy film Best in Show (2000) – with a Shih Tzu named Miss Agnes; , the dark comedy crime film Seven Psychopaths (2012) – starring a Shih Tzu named Bonny and in the animated comedy film The Secret Life of Pets 2 starring a Shih Tzu named Daisy.
10–15 years,
10–15 years,