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In general, dogs will live an average of 12.8 years. However, toy and small breed dogs live longer than medium or large breed dogs. Therefore the Shih Tzu life span has a range of 10 to 16 years. The average is 13 years old. And since this is an approximation, some Tzu can live longer...17, even 18 years. Much the same way that it often happens with humans, females Tzu will - in general â live a bit longer than males â approximately 1.4 years.
The AKC standard for the Shih Tzu ranges between 8 and 11 inches at the point of the shoulder. The Shih Tzu also has a weight limit ranging from 9 to 16 pounds. Figure that your dog will grow up to be in the Shih Tzu weight range, standing between 8 and 15 inches tall at the shoulder.hile Shih-poos are usually crossed with the smaller poodles, that doesn't mean a breeder might not cross a standard poodle with a Shih Tzu. Since both breeds are reputedly hypoallergenic, a standard poodle/Shih Tzu cross could produce a medium-to-large-size dog suitable for a family with children.