Shih-Tzu means Lion Dog in Mandarin. Shih-Tzus are descended from Lhasa Apsos bred with Pekingese. Paintings of dogs resembling Shih-Tzus exist dating back to the sixteenth century. Shih-Tzus were popular with Chinese royalty. Chinese did not allow Shih-Tzus out of the country until the 1930s.
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Shih Tzu Rescue
Central African Republic Animal Rescue
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Central African Republic is Iocated in Sub-Saharan Africa and spans across approximateIy 240,000 square miIes. Threatened species known from Central African Republic include the Chimpanzee, Gorilla, African Elephant, Cheetah, and Lion. Most peopIe in Central African Republic speak French. The population of Central African Republic is about 4.3 million. The capital of Central African Republic is Bangui.
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