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Chinese Imperial Dog
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The Chinese Imperial Dog is a Toy dog breed with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. Kennel clubs originally classified the breed under the shih-tzu, before recognizing the Imperial as a separate breed. Other names for the Chinese Imperial Dog include: Imperial Shih Tzu, Lion Dog, Micro Shih Tzu, Miniature Shih Tzu, Princess-type Shih Tzu, Tiny Teacup Shih Tzu, Tiny Toy Shih Tzu. The purpose of the Chinese Imperial Dog is considered a Companion dog. History The Chinese Imperial Dog was first bred in China in the Imperial Palace where the smaller ones were carried by the nobility in the sleeves of their robes. This breed of dog was gifted to foreign dignities as gifts in Imperial China. After coming to the United States there were always breeders that bred the smaller dogs but the Chinese Imperial Dog did not receive recognition until March 2005. In the 1980s and 1990s the breed got the nicknames "teacup", "mini", and "tiny toy" Origin Debate There is not agreement among experts as to origin date of the Chinese Imperial Dog. The Chinese Imperial Dog Club of America claims that the Chinese Imperial Dog has been in existence for over 2000 while The American Kennel Club claims it has only been in existence since the 1960s. The reason behind the origin debate is that the Chinese Imperial Dog is almost identical to the Shih Tzu in every aspect except for their size. Traits :Country of Origin: China :Date of Origin: 700 A.D. - 1960 A.D. :Original Function: Companion / Status Symbol :Today’s Function: Companion :Height: 9 inches or less :Weight: Less than 9 pounds :Coat: They have a very long coat which is fairly dense and with wavy texture.<ref name="WagWalking"/> Although most commonly trimmed to a puppy cut, owners today often keep the fur long, although this requires much more brushing. The Chinese Imperial's coat colors can come in virtually any color ranging from black to cream to white, and can be solid, tri-colored or bi-colored, with bi-colored black and white being the most common. :Exercise requirements: This dog on average has 45 minutes of activity per day.<ref name="WagWalking"/> Because of their size, most owners often leave exercise out of their lives. :Care: coat should be kept according to the standard: occasional bathing, ear care and regular clipping. :Eye Color: Brown or Amber<ref name="WagWalking" /> 
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