The seven-year-old Shih Tzu - named after the shaggy Star Wars ... His fur was severely matted and he had been confined to the house for so long that he was terrified of the outside world.

the Shih Tzu’s lifespan, on average, ranges between 10–18 years. This is a pretty long lifespan, considering the fact that dogs, in general, are estimated to have an average life expectancy of ...