Question: are pugs and shih tzu related?
Answer: Shih Tzu and Pugs are not related, but they share the same country of origin, China. They were popular with Chinese royalty, who bred Pugs with Pekingnese, but not with Shih Tzu. So, while not related, Shih Tzu and Pugs still possess many similarities that make them more like honorary cousins.