![]() The Cava-Tzu is a “designer” breed (combining two established breeds with the intention of maximizing the positive physical and personality qualities of both, and hopefully reducing the negative qualities and health risks of both as well). Like the Spaniel, Shih Tzus were not bred with the intention of putting the dogs to work in any capacity. Though they can be feisty and spirited, the Shih Tzus were bred exclusively as loving companions to follow their owners devotedly from room to room. This little lapdog was known as an ideal royal companion for centuries, gracing the laps of multiple Chinese emperors. ![]() The Shih Tzu, whose name means “little lion,” has Tibetan and Chinese ancestry that dates all the way back to 800 BC. In 1944, a satisfactory breed standard was finally accepted by the Kennel Club of England. ![]() In the early twentieth century an effort was made to reproduce the original breed standard from Charles I’s era. When Queen Victoria came into power centuries later, she bred her own variation of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (it was bred with the Japanese Chin and Pug to create flatter faces and a more domed skull). Charles ruled from 1600-1649 and was known for being surrounded by his beloved and sweet-natured Spaniels. The history of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel began in 17th century England, as it is named after King Charles I. While the Cava-Tzu only came into existence in the past 20 years, both its parent breeds have royal roots going back centuries.
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