The Shih Tzu (Simplified Chinese: 狮子 Shīzi) is a breed of dog available in Nintendogs and its 3DS sequel.
Breed Information[]
Official artwork of the Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu is an ancient breed originating in Tibet. They were created by crossing the Lhasa Apso with the Pekingese. They were bred to be beautiful, and their stunning coat comes in a wide variety of colour combinations. Their hair continues to grow like a human's throughout their lifetime. Shih Tzus are considered to be one of the hardest breeds to train.-- they have a famous stubborn streak, and it can take many repetitions for them to fully remember a command. Dog experience is definitely a requirement with this breed.
Not many Shih Tzu are seen in popular cultures. The breed made an appearance in the dog show spoof film Best In Show, but aside from real-life show champions there haven't been many Shih-superstars.
In-Game Description[]
- Nintendogs: "This exotic breed originates from Tibet and was favored by the Chinese royalty for its refined posture."
- Nintendogs + Cats: "This breed from Tibet is known for its beautiful coat, lovable round face and curled tail."
Unlocking the Breed[]
Nintendogs[]
| Version | |
|---|---|
| Chihuahua & Friends | Obtain 22,000 Trainer Points |
| Labrador & Friends | Obtain 8,000 Trainer Points |
| Dachshund & Friends | Starter Breed |
| Dalmatian & Friends | Obtain 35,000 Trainer Points |
| Best Friends | Obtain 2,000 Trainer Points |
| Version | |
|---|---|
| Chihuahua & FriendsJA | Starter Breed |
| Shiba Inu & FriendsJA | Obtain 30,000 Trainer Points |
| Dachshund & FriendsJA | Obtain 8,000 Trainer Points |
Nintendogs + Cats[]
| Version | |
|---|---|
| Toy Poodle & New Friends | Starter Breed |
| Golden Retriever & New Friends | Obtain 7,400 Owner Points Play for 25 days in a row |
| French Bulldog & New Friends | Obtain 600 Owner Points Play for 5 days in a row |
In Nintendogs[]
In the original Nintendogs installment, there were three color options available for the Shih Tzu: Brown, Gold, and Black. All variants had more or less the same parti-color patterning.
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In Nintendogs + Cats[]
In Nintendogs + Cats, the Shih Tzu comes in Parti-Color and Brindle.
If the player chooses "Surprise Me!", they may find:
- a pure white Shih Tzu
- a pure brown Shih Tzu
- a solid grey Shih Tzu
Neighbors[]
Nintendogs[]
Nintendogs + Cats[]
- Tucker/Waffles, owned by Jessica/Sue (competitions only)
Gallery[]
Nintendogs[]
Nintendogs + Cats[]
