With their illustrious canine heritage, the Shih Tzu has always held a certain exoticism. Originating in the imperial palace of Chinese emperors, where the breed lived exclusively for several centuries, they were considered by many people to be sacred. As such, there has always been a kind of reverence around them.

Certainly, this sprightly breed does have a special sort of charm. With a temperament that is loyal, affectionate, and gentle, the Shih Tzu also has a natural intelligence. Then there are those gorgeous lion-like looks.

Famed for their long silky tresses, it’s true that the Shih Tzu’s coat requires a fair amount of grooming. But it’s all part of the pleasure that comes with having this breed. Also, as they require minimal exercise compared to many dogs, they are lower maintenance in other ways. With a top weight of 8kg (17.5lb), the compact size of the Shih Tzu means they will fit into most home set-ups, too.

Composition: dehydrated poultry protein, rice, maize, animal fats, vegetable protein isolate*, beet pulp, hydrolyzed animal proteins, fish oil, minerals, soya oil, fructooligosaccharides (0.34%), hydrolyzed yeast (source of manno-oligo-saccharides), borage oil (0.1%), yeasts extract (source of beta-glucans), marigold extract (source of lutein).

Additives (per kg): Nutritional additives: Vitamin A: 28000 IU, Vitamin D3: 800 IU, Vitamin E: 570 mg, E1 (Iron): 41 mg, E2 (Iodine): 4.1 mg, E4 (Copper): 13 mg, E5 (Manganese): 54 mg, E6 (Zinc): 112 mg, E8 (Selenium): 0.09 mg - Technological additives: Clinoptilolite of sedimentary origin: 10 g - Sensory additives: Yucca extract: 125 mg - Preservatives - Antioxidants.

Analytical constituents: Protein: 28.0% - Fat content: 18.0% - Crude ash: 7.6% - Crude fibers: 1.5% - Per kg: EPA/DHA: 3.0 g.