merle shih tzu

Summary An albino Shih Tzu can look like a white or pale cream Shih Tzu at first glance, but the difference lies beneath the coat. True albinism is an inherited reduction in melanin, the pigment that colors a dog’s hair, skin, and eyes. Affected dogs may have pale eyes, pinkish skin, a lightly pigmented nose,…

Summary If you searched shih tzu hypoallergenic, you probably want a practical answer before bringing one home. Shih Tzus shed relatively little, but they are not allergy-free. Like every dog, they produce proteins that can trigger reactions in sensitive people. Those allergens are found in dander, saliva, and urine; a low-shedding coat does not make…