Italian Tzu Breed Information & Characteristics

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Italian Tzus are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Playful
Happy
Agile
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Companionable
Athletic
Mischievous

Italian Tzu will shed a negligible amount of hair. Some owners say that they do not shed, but that is not true. But the amount of shedding can be rather light than other dog breeds. If you do not want to deal with the hairs flying around in your home, then this breed is a perfect choice for you.

The Italian Tzu breed is one of the worst choice if you want a good watchdog.

United States

Italian Greyhound, Shih Tzu

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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Brown

Black

White
Pied

The coat of an Italian Tzu falls in the medium length category.

Straight

An Italian Tzu can have a litter of 2-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Italian Tzus are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Italian Tzu is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Patellar Luxation
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Leg Fractures
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Reverse Sneezing

Hip X-Rays
Eye Examination
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap

Italian Tzus may be a good breed for those who prefer a more relaxed lifestyle. They tend to have a lower energy level than other breeds of dogs.

Italian Tzu have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Italian Tzus a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

The Italian Tzu breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Italian Tzus tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Italian Tzus are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Italian Tzu, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Italian Tzus usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Italian Tzu is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Italian Tzu should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 10-16 pound (5 - 7 kg) Italian Tzu feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Italian Tzu is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Italian Tzu is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Italian Tzus has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Italian Tzu is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

The Italian Tzu is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

Italian Tzus are not the most kid-friendly dogs. If you have children, you might want to reconsider adopting another dog as a companion.

Italian Tzus are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Italian Tzus are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Italian Tzus are average friendly around strangers. They can be wary around strangers and a little standoffish. Early socialisation is key.

Italian Tzus have an average level of playfulness. The Italian Tzus, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Italian Tzu dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.