The UK breed standard gives a weight of 4.5–8 kg, ideally 4.5–7.5 kg, and a height of not more than 27 cm1. PupClub Couture puts the typical chest at 30–45 cm, and notes that a Shih Tzu in full coat can measure 5–8 cm more than its actual body2.
Adult Shih Tzu measurements
| Chest girth | 30–45 cm2 Typical range quoted in a UK harness guide; a Shih Tzu in full coat can measure several cm more. |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4.5–8 kg1 Breed standard: 4.5–8 kg, ideal 4.5–7.5 kg. Height not more than 27 cm. |
Harness
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Crate
UK crate guides put an adult Shih Tzu in a 24–30 in crate3.
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- Coat sizeComing soon