Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 10 days old | 5.51156 lbs
People say that my puppy is a prapso shih tzu because of her physical appearance. Is there such thing as prapso shih tzu? Thank you.
1 Answer
Published on March 24th, 2018
It is term known to Shih Tzu breeders based on their hair coat. It is defined by a thinner, shorter coat that requires less grooming throughout their life. It is due to a recessive gene from breeding and can be common in a litter. It does not mean she is not full blooded. The coat can be a smoother compared to other shih tzus.
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