Shih Tzu

Standard Height: 200–280 mm at the shoulder

The Shih Tzu is a small companion breed originating in Tibet and developed further in China, where it was prized as a palace dog. Its defining features include a short muzzle, rounded head, long flowing coat, and sturdy body carried on relatively short legs. Affectionate and people-oriented, the Shih Tzu is well suited to indoor living and is commonly associated with domestic environments. This breed provides useful scale and detail for architectural drawings of houses, apartments, courtyards, and gardens.