During its 70 or so years in America, the Shih Tzu has remained popular. The breed is one of the most-registered according to the AKC’s registration statistic.
It stands currently as the 15th most popular dog breed.
The presence of a person in the house for a dog is not a whim, an urgent need. The fear of loneliness turns the Shih Tzu into a depressed, dull, and nervous creature.