Review possible medical complications related to Hypertension: 1  Kidney disease. 2  Kidney failure - hypertension is the second most common cause of kidney failure (after diabetes) 3  End-stage renal disease.  Heart 1  disease. Hardened arteries (see Artery symptoms)  Cardiovascular 1  disease. more complications...Â».
A Tricolor (black,white and gold) Shih Tzu in show coat. The Shih Tzu is a sturdy little dog with a short muzzle and large dark eyes. They have a soft and long double coat. A Shih Tzu should stand no more than 28 cm (11 in.) at the withers and with an ideal weight of 4.5 to 8.6 kg (10 to 19 lbs). Drop ears are covered with long fur, and the heavily furred tail is carried curled over the back. The coat may be of any color, though white and with blazes of grey are frequently seen.
Shih Tzu means lion in Chinese, and the breed is still known as the lion dog. They were favorite pets of the Ming Dynasty, but after China's communist revolution breeding virtually ceased. Your Shih Tzu descends from one of 14 dogs imported to England, where a breeding program began in the 1930s.hih Tzus are famous for their luxurious coats. On the flip side, don't get a Shih Tzu if you don't like grooming or bathing your dog or taking him for grooming. It's part of the deal with this breed.