Through the centuries, when the earliest travelers and explorers were seeking new worlds, the dogs from the orient have caught the eye of dog enthusiasts all over the world and have ranked high on the canine popularity polls.

Since the late 1800′s, the Pekingese and the Chow Chow gained fame in Britain and Europe and paved the way for the rest of the oriental dogs such as the Lhasa Apso, Tibetan Spaniels and Terriers, and the formidable Akita. But none, perhaps, have had the rise to popularity as has the charming little Shih Tzu, which has won the hearts of show and pet owners the world over. Read the rest of this entry »