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.
Introduction to the Shih Tzu. The aristocratic Shih Tzu, with the beautiful flowing coat, probably originated in Tibet and then the breed was developed in China. âShih Tzuâ is both the singular and plural for the breed and means âlion dog.â While the Shih Tzu looks haughty, looks can be deceiving in this case. Imperial or Teacup Shih Tzu are names for Shih Tzu that are bred to be smaller than the breed standard dictates. 2  Dogs that are smaller than the breed standard can have health problems and a shortened lifespan. 3  Shih Tzu have an underbite.