Is there such a thing as a white Shih Tzu?
Solid White: It is seldom to find a white color Shih Tzu than a black one. However, they do exist. Sometimes, other shades creep in, and the popular color on multi-colored dogs is white. The nose is black, though, and it will stick out like a bit lump of charcoal on a snowman.
What kind of coat does a silver Shih Tzu have?
Silver: Our silvers tend to be born black and then over time they turn into a grey shiny coat. The puppies will have black eye rims, black lips black nose and black pads. Solid White: these puppies have white coats with no other traces of any other colors.
What does a Shih Tzu look like at birth?
dog has brown pigmentation on the nose, paws and eye rims. Liver nose – dog is liver colored. Nose determines it’s color. Dark looking like Chocolate. To very light almost a Cream. Blue – Only if the Shih Tzu”s nose is blue, will this be the official color of the fur. At birth they look black. Can take up to 8 months to see it change to blue.
How often do Shih Tzu’s change their color?
Shih Tzus can change color many times as years go by. Some fade as they get older, some get darker. That is why all colors are accepted by AKC. Brindle and Blue coloring. I recommend getting a puppy you will enjoy no mater what the color.
Solid White: It is seldom to find a white color Shih Tzu than a black one. However, they do exist. Sometimes, other shades creep in, and the popular color on multi-colored dogs is white. The nose is black, though, and it will stick out like a bit lump of charcoal on a snowman.
What kind of markings does a Shih Tzu have?
The classic markings of a gold and white, black and white, brindle and white, liver and white, and blue and white Shih Tzu are, a dark colored “bandit look” over the eyes, a white top knot on the forehead, a white area around the neck, four white paws, and some type of white tip on the tail (it may be a small or large marking).
How big does a bluecajun Shih Tzu get?
Our dogs all carry the blue gene and my adults range from 3 to 12 lbs .We have Rare Exotic Colors- blue,solid white, silver and white,and liver shih tzu’s ,some of my dogs have blue and green eyes.We also have light colors like gold and white, brindles, and dark colors like Red & white & Black & white’s .
When does a Shih Tzu’s coat change color?
Shih Tzu coat color most of the time changes at approximately 12 months of age. The coat might become either darker or pale. Black and white Shih Tzus dog will not change shade or color.
