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My Shih Tzu puppy has a long nose. Is it truly a purebred Shih Tzu?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 16 days old | 4 lbs

Why does my shih tzu puppy have a long nose?

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Answered By Bette Isacoff

Dog Trainer

Published on July 17th, 2017

This is not a purebred Shih Tzu, which is why the muzzle is long. You can do DNA testing to determine what other breed(s) make up your puppy, especially if you paid a lot of money for him as a purebred. He still is awfully cute, though!

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