Winston the Shih Tzu must be adopted with his companion, Sebastian the Shih Tzu (adopted).

Description:
Winston and his friend Sebastian came to us from an owner who could no longer care for them due to her own health problems. Winston is more curious than Sebastian. He's always first out of the crate, the first to meet new people, the first to play with the new toy. We'd love it if you could take both of them, because they are very bonded.

Are you unfamiliar with the Shih Tzu breed? Pronounced SHEET-sue, they are known as alert, spunky, happy and hardy. They are bred with an underbite which gives them a constant "smile." Traditionally, their coat is kept long, with ears blending into the body, distinct mustache, and a top knot secured with a bow. However, in our Florida climate, many are clipped short to relieve them of the heat. An alert watch dog, Shih Tzus like to bark but are usually quiet in the house. Originally from China, they were a favorite of the Imperial Chinese court and so revered that for many years after the Chinese began trading with the West, they refused to sell, or even give away, any of the little dogs. It was not until 1930 that the first pair was imported to England. The life expectancy of Shih Tzus in 16 years.