{"id":58371,"date":"2022-04-16T10:52:28","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:52:28","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:52:28","slug":"are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/","title":{"rendered":"Are black and white Shih Tzus rare?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#Are_black_and_white_Shih_Tzus_rare\" title=\"Are black and white Shih Tzus rare?\">Are black and white Shih Tzus rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#How_much_is_a_black_and_white_Shih_Tzu\" title=\"How much is a black and white Shih Tzu?\">How much is a black and white Shih Tzu?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#What_color_is_rare_for_a_Shih_Tzu\" title=\"What color is rare for a Shih Tzu?\">What color is rare for a Shih Tzu?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#What_is_the_best_Shih_Tzu_color\" title=\"What is the best Shih Tzu color?\">What is the best Shih Tzu color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#What_is_the_rarest_color_of_Shih_Tzu\" title=\"What is the rarest color of Shih Tzu?\">What is the rarest color of Shih Tzu?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#Can_Shih_Tzus_be_black_and_white\" title=\"Can Shih Tzus be black and white?\">Can Shih Tzus be black and white?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#What_is_the_most_popular_Shih_Tzu_color\" title=\"What is the most popular Shih Tzu color?\">What is the most popular Shih Tzu color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#Do_black_and_white_Shih_Tzu_puppies_change_color\" title=\"Do black and white Shih Tzu puppies change color?\">Do black and white Shih Tzu puppies change color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#What_is_a_black_and_white_Shih_Tzu\" title=\"What is a black and white Shih Tzu?\">What is a black and white Shih Tzu?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#How_much_is_a_Shih_Tzu_dog\" title=\"How much is a Shih Tzu dog?\">How much is a Shih Tzu dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#How_much_is_a_black_Shih_Tzu\" title=\"How much is a black Shih Tzu?\">How much is a black Shih Tzu?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#Are_white_Shih_Tzus_rare\" title=\"Are white Shih Tzus rare?\">Are white Shih Tzus rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#What_color_will_my_Shih_Tzu_be\" title=\"What color will my Shih Tzu be?\">What color will my Shih Tzu be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#Are_brindle_Shih_Tzus_rare\" title=\"Are brindle Shih Tzus rare?\">Are brindle Shih Tzus rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#What_is_the_rarest_Shih_Tzu_color\" title=\"What is the rarest Shih Tzu color?\">What is the rarest Shih Tzu color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#What_is_the_rarest_kind_of_Shih_Tzu\" title=\"What is the rarest kind of Shih Tzu?\">What is the rarest kind of Shih Tzu?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#What_is_the_most_famous_Shih_Tzu\" title=\"What is the most famous Shih Tzu?\">What is the most famous Shih Tzu?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#How_much_is_a_Shih_Tzu_black_and_white\" title=\"How much is a Shih Tzu black and white?\">How much is a Shih Tzu black and white?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#Why_is_my_black_Shih_Tzu_white\" title=\"Why is my black Shih Tzu white?\">Why is my black Shih Tzu white?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#What_is_the_most_common_Shih_Tzu_color\" title=\"What is the most common Shih Tzu color?\">What is the most common Shih Tzu color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#What_color_Shih_Tzu_is_rare\" title=\"What color Shih Tzu is rare?\">What color Shih Tzu is rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#Are_blue_Shih_Tzus_rare\" title=\"Are blue Shih Tzus rare?\">Are blue Shih Tzus rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#Will_my_black_and_white_Shih_Tzu_puppy_change_color\" title=\"Will my black and white Shih Tzu puppy change color?\">Will my black and white Shih Tzu puppy change color?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#Are_white_and_black_Shih_Tzus_rare\" title=\"Are white and black Shih Tzus rare?\">Are white and black Shih Tzus rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-black-and-white-shih-tzus-rare\/#Do_all_Shih_Tzu_puppies_change_color\" title=\"Do all Shih Tzu puppies change color?\">Do all Shih Tzu puppies change color?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_black_and_white_Shih_Tzus_rare\"><\/span>Are black and white Shih Tzus rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is the rarest color in a Shih Tzu? Although black is one of the most dominant genes, <b>a completely black Shih Tzu, without any white markings, is arguably the least common. Similarly, a pure white Shih Tzu is only seen rarely and a white puppy with black markings is virtually unheard of.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_black_and_white_Shih_Tzu\"><\/span>How much is a black and white Shih Tzu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Black And White Shih Tzu Price A black and white Shih Tzu will probably cost you somewhere <b>between $2,000 and $4,000. However, putting a price on any dog is a tricky thing as there are so many factors involved, including age, sex, color, and the breeder&#8217;s reputation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_is_rare_for_a_Shih_Tzu\"><\/span>What color is rare for a Shih Tzu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>solid black Shih Tzu<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_Shih_Tzu_color\"><\/span>What is the best Shih Tzu color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shih Tzu Coat Colors: The Solids <b>Black is the most dominant color and a true black Shih Tzu will have no other hair color. Even if there is a small trace of another color, the dog will then be considered to have a combination of two colors. All Shih Tzu dogs that have black hair will also have black noses.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_color_of_Shih_Tzu\"><\/span>What is the rarest color of Shih Tzu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>solid black Shih Tzu<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Shih_Tzus_be_black_and_white\"><\/span>Can Shih Tzus be black and white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because <b>black and white Shih Tzus are rare as well as popular, you might have to wait a while if you really want this particular color. They can&#8217;t be produced to order!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_popular_Shih_Tzu_color\"><\/span>What is the most popular Shih Tzu color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Black is the most dominant color and a true black Shih Tzu will have no other hair color. Even if there is a small trace of another color, the dog will then be considered to have a combination of two colors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_black_and_white_Shih_Tzu_puppies_change_color\"><\/span>Do black and white Shih Tzu puppies change color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Overview. <b>It is very common, and just about expected, for Shih Tzu dogs to change colors as they mature. This can take first time owners off guard and it often results in some Shih Tzu having a different color than what is listed on their registration papers.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_black_and_white_Shih_Tzu\"><\/span>What is a black and white Shih Tzu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is the rarest color in a Shih Tzu? Although black is one of the most dominant genes, <b>a completely black Shih Tzu, without any white markings, is arguably the least common. Similarly, a pure white Shih Tzu is only seen rarely and a white puppy with black markings is virtually unheard of.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_Shih_Tzu_dog\"><\/span>How much is a Shih Tzu dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1) Black and white Shih Tzu are not white dogs with black markings; they are <b>black dogs with white markings, even if the black appears to be a secondary color. This holds true whether there is 5% black or 95% black.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_black_Shih_Tzu\"><\/span>How much is a black Shih Tzu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The price could be <b>as low as $250 if you get your puppy of off Craigslist  or around $1,200 if you get him from a registered breeder. Dogs with exceptional pedigrees may run as high as $3,000. Rescues charge about $350 for Shih Tzu puppies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_white_Shih_Tzus_rare\"><\/span>Are white Shih Tzus rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Black is the most dominant color and a true black Shih Tzu will have no other hair color. Even if there is a small trace of another color, the dog will then be considered to have a combination of two colors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_will_my_Shih_Tzu_be\"><\/span>What color will my Shih Tzu be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>White Shih Tzus are quite rare, just like any other solid color. White is caused by a recessive gene when it comes to fur coloring. A Shih Tzu will be classified as white even if it has white markings on most of its body. Pure white Shih Tzus are extremely rare.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_brindle_Shih_Tzus_rare\"><\/span>Are brindle Shih Tzus rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common three color combinations of Shih Tzus are: <b>Black, Silver, and White. Silver, Gold, and White. Black, Gold, and White.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_Shih_Tzu_color\"><\/span>What is the rarest Shih Tzu color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Black is the most dominant color and a true black Shih Tzu will have no other hair color. Even if there is a small trace of another color, the dog will then be considered to have a combination of two colors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_kind_of_Shih_Tzu\"><\/span>What is the rarest kind of Shih Tzu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Black is the most dominant color and a true black Shih Tzu will have no other hair color. Even if there is a small trace of another color, the dog will then be considered to have a combination of two colors.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_famous_Shih_Tzu\"><\/span>What is the most famous Shih Tzu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Solid black Shih Tzus are considered the rarest color. If there is even a hint of another color (usually white) anywhere on the fur, it is regarded as a two-color dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_Shih_Tzu_black_and_white\"><\/span>How much is a Shih Tzu black and white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>solid black Shih Tzu<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_black_Shih_Tzu_white\"><\/span>Why is my black Shih Tzu white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A black and white Shih Tzu will probably cost you somewhere <b>between $2,000 and $4,000. However, putting a price on any dog is a tricky thing as there are so many factors involved, including age, sex, color, and the breeder&#8217;s reputation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_Shih_Tzu_color\"><\/span>What is the most common Shih Tzu color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Black<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_Shih_Tzu_is_rare\"><\/span>What color Shih Tzu is rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Solid black Shih Tzus are considered the rarest color. If there is even a hint of another color (usually white) anywhere on the fur, it is regarded as a two-color dog. This coloring extends to their noses, paw pads, and lips. A black dog with a brown or liver-colored nose is not accepted as a true black Shih Tzu.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_blue_Shih_Tzus_rare\"><\/span>Are blue Shih Tzus rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A Blue Dobie Shih Tzu is a very rare type of dog. These pups have tan markings in a specific pattern on certain locations of the dog&#8217;s body  a spot right above both eyes, on the jowls, under the tail, and on the lower legs. These markings usually appear on dogs with black hair, and they are very rare on liver dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_black_and_white_Shih_Tzu_puppy_change_color\"><\/span>Will my black and white Shih Tzu puppy change color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shih Tzu coat color often changes at about 12 months of age. The coat may become either more pale or darker. <b>Black and white Shih Tzus will not change color<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_white_and_black_Shih_Tzus_rare\"><\/span>Are white and black Shih Tzus rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is the rarest color in a Shih Tzu? Although black is one of the most dominant genes, a completely black Shih Tzu, without any white markings, is arguably the least common. Similarly, <b>a pure white Shih Tzu is only seen rarely and a white puppy with black markings is virtually unheard of<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_Shih_Tzu_puppies_change_color\"><\/span>Do all Shih Tzu puppies change color?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That&#8217;s because <b>the breed is well known for changing coat colors as he enters adulthood. In fact, by the time your Shih Tzu celebrates his first birthday, he may be a completely different color than he was when you brought him home.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are black and white Shih Tzus rare?How much is a black and white Shih Tzu?What color is rare for a Shih Tzu?What is the best Shih Tzu color?What is the rarest color of Shih Tzu?Can Shih Tzus be black and white?What is the most popular Shih Tzu color?Do black and white Shih&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-58371","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58371"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58371"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58371\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58371"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58371"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58371"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}