October 15, 2008
Do Shih Tzus have curly or straight hair?
I have 2 Shih Tzus…they are brother and sister. One has straight hair and the other is curly. When I went to the groomer's I popped the question. And she said Shih Tzus can either have curly or straight hair.
Just curious 
thanks.
Basset is right. They should have straight hair.
Curly hair is a major genetic fault and it should never be bred. Considering you know that curly hair is in the gene pool, I think the sibling shouldn't be bred either.
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Straight.
A slight wave is permissible, but curly is a fault.
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Straight hair. When being shown, Shih Tzus have long flowing hair with a top knot. The hair must be straight.
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Basset is right. They should have straight hair.
Curly hair is a major genetic fault and it should never be bred. Considering you know that curly hair is in the gene pool, I think the sibling shouldn't be bred either.
References :