Where did the Shih Tzu come from and who were this dog's ancestors? The Shih Tzu breed originated in Tibet. This dog was deemed to be of royalty and lived in incredible temples.





Occasionally, the ancestor of the dog we know of today, would be given to an emperor of China. As time went by, China became known as the creators of this breed, more so than the original Tibet.





The Shih Tzu is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world.



