The AKC Shih Tzu Standard : Breed to Compete

There is more than one area of the Shih Tzu that is considered in terms of "breeding to the AKC Shih Tzu Standard." I have been on Shih Tzu Puppies for sale websites in which they will state: "We breed to the AKC standard." We do not breed "imperial or teacup" Shih Tzu. Our Shih Tzu weighs 9 to 16 pounds. They do not weigh below the AKC standard of 9 pounds.