Shih Tzu coat colors
by ASTC Amercan Shih Tzu Club
These are color examples the shades
may vary.
Shih Tzu coat colors can vary. All colors are acceptable
in the breed standard. Shih Tzu are born darker than
their final coat and lighten every few weeks as they
grow. Many are born black and lighten with time. Some
puppies will retain a very dark coat and the lighter coats
will not change completely, until the dog is almost a
year old. The only coat color that will always remain true
are the Black and Whites.