When Dowager Empress Cixi Took Power
Dowager Empress Cixi entered the Forbidden City in 1852 and seized control of the Qing government during the 1861 Xinyou Coup.
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Why Pugs Overtook Shih Tzus in the 1800s
Historical reasons Dutch traders and European royalty helped Pugs outpace hidden Chinese imperial Shih Tzus in the 1800s.
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Shih Tzus in Ming Dynasty Paintings
Shih Tzu ancestors in Ming Dynasty paintings reveal the historical status of royal imperial dogs in China from 1368 to 1644.
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Court Records of Shih Tzus in the Yuan Dynasty
Court records and historical accounts from the Yuan Dynasty reveal facts regarding imperial lion dogs in ancient China.
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Shih Tzus Given as Tribute to Chinese Emperors
Shih Tzu ancestors traveled a grueling ten-month trek from Tibet to serve as revered tribute gifts for emperors.
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The Ten Month Journey From Tibet to Peking
The ten-month journey of Tibetan lion dogs to Peking details the historic migration of Shih Tzu ancestors into imperial courts.
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The Belief That a Shih Tzu Carried a Monk’s Soul
The belief that the Shih Tzu carried a reincarnated Buddhist monk explains the spiritual history of Tibetan lion dogs.
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Why Tibetan Monasteries Kept Small Dogs
Tibetan monasteries kept small dogs for spiritual companionship, symbolic protection, and practical roles within isolated communities.
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The Tibetan Lion Dog Behind the Breed
The Tibetan Lion Dog history explains the ancient origins in Tibet, Buddhist monastery life, and Chinese imperial court journey.
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Where the Name Shih Tzu Comes From
The name Shih Tzu translates from Chinese characters to little lion, reflecting ancient Buddhist mythology and imperial history.
