All our breeding Shih Tzu adults are 5 to 7 lbs. 

 5 pound Chihuahua next to my Shih Tzu Sapphire.

  All my breeding Shih Tzu are the same size as this girl

All my breeding shih tzu are 5 to 7 lbs


Imperial Shih Tzu Myth 

"teacup" "imperial" "mini"

 

These terms are simply a marketing gimmick.

AKC will not register any shih tzu as "imperial" "teacup" or "mini" those are just a made up sales pitch in an attempt to make a higher profit.

We do get smaller than standard size shih tzu.  A small shih tzu is not "rare" or some kind of new breed, it is just a small shih tzu.

Our puppy prices are never based on size or on projected size.

Responsible breeders show to a Championship, they participate in Obedience and OFA Health Test.  There are many breeders that put in the effort, time and money to breed responsibly. They do not breed only to produce the smallest size possible, to market as imperials to sell for more profit. 

Of course some shih tzu will be a pound or two under standard as well as a pound or two over standard.  A 5 or 6 pound shih tzu is not "rare" or some kind of new breed. It is nothing more then a smaller shih tzu.

The Shih Tzu breed standard states  "compact, solid and carries good weight  and substance "

A shih tzu is not fine boned or delicate, and should not be a light weight.

 Remember AKC will not recognize the terms "imperial" "teacup" or "pocket" those are just names people make up, they mean nothing.

 Because a shih tzu is such a sturdy  toy breed, a small size shih tzu that is well bred, carries good weight and substance, is very small in actual overall size.  Comparable in size to a lighter 5 pound chihuahua side by side.

                                                        

Weight will vary, an active picky eater will weigh less then a sedatary overeater the same size.

  A small shih tzu is not some new breed and it is not rare, it is just a small shih tzu.