Shih Tzu Characteristics
Intelligent, active and playful the Shih Tzu is a small, loyal and extrovert with a lush, long, double coat. They adore attention and will need lots of it, loving nothing more than hanging out with their humans.
The Shih Tzu is a toy dog originating from Tibet and believed to be bred from the Pekingese and the Lhasa Apso.
Their affectionate personality makes great family pets who get along with other animals and even children, but they need to take care not to carry her around or poke her prominent eyes.
They are also loving and charming with all family members seeking attention everywhere they go. It’s no wonder so many people are drawn to their companionable personality!
Shih Tzu Inherited Disease and Traits Testing Panels
We can offer the below tests for the Shih Tzu singularly or as combos or as included in the most comprehensive Panel “DogCheck 4.0”:
- Degenerative Myelopathy DNA Testing which is a screening test for your dog to determine if it carries the genes associated with Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). Click here to read more about the Degenerative Myelopathy Test Kit.
- Hyperuricosuria DNA Test for Uric Acid is a screening test for your dog to determine if it carries the mutated gene associated with Hyperuricosuria (HUU).
You can choose the best option for you by clicking below:
For the above tests, if done singularly or as combos, we offer the results in 7-10 working days from receipt of samples to the laboratory.
If they are all included in the most comprehensive test called “DogCheck 4.0“, which also gives information about coat colour traits, the turnaround is 3-4 weeks from receipts of the samples to the laboratory. Please refer to the list below to see all the genes tested in this case.
NOTE: There is an extra cost of £45 to test the genes mentioned on the table as *xP as they are not included in the Dog Check 4.0 Report unless the extra fee has been paid at the checkout
Dog Intolerance Test
The Dog Intolerance Test checks for your dog’s sensitivity to 152 food and 48 environmental and artificial allergens.. Click here to read more about the At Home Dog Intolerance Test.
Dog Paternity Test
Our Dog DNA Paternity Test is a quick and easy way to accurately determine the parentage of your canine. Fast, accurate and conclusive results. Click here to read more about our Dog Paternity Test with mother or Dog Paternity Test without Mother.