Shih Tzu dogs are wonderful companion dogs. To come up with good dog names, we need to learn the character, history, attribute, appearance, and temperament of the Shih Tzu. Here are the favorite names for the Shih Tzu.

Shih Tzu really means lion dog. It is breed to look like a lion. The head grows long silky hair which resembles the head of lion. Leola, Leon, Leona, Leontyne, and Lionel are a Latin dog names which means lion. The dog owners derive the name from Leo. Apparently, Leo is also a favorite dog name.

Since lion is brave and strong animal, the German came up with Len and Leonard. Len means brave lion, while Leonard means strong as lion. Both are male dog names. Len do not have much variation that is ever recorded. However, Lenny is the best German variation for Len.

The same goes for Leonard. The only German variation may be Leonardo. The letter O at the end signifies a male dog name. Actually, the name can pass as Spanish dog name as well.

In other origin, the choices are Ari (Hebrew), Ly (Vietnamese), and Singh (Indian). Again, the dog names mean lion.

Shih Tzu originated from China. Most probably, the dog came from Tibet. With DNA analysis, we can confirm the origin of the dog breed. Recently, the DNA analysis confirms the origin which is Tibet. It also proved that the dog breed existed for over ten thousand years. Hence, Shih Tzu is one of the most ancient dog breeds.

The dog is highly popular dog breed in palaces. Rulers or Emperors must love the playfulness, smartness, trustfulness, and sweetness of the dog. It would stay comfortably on the lap of the dog owners.

Because the dog lived in the palaces, the dog must have received so much care and attention from the owners and servants. Eventually, the care and attention may have spoiled the dog. It may be the reason why the Shih Tzu dogs can not stand without the dog owners. Without the dog owners, the dog starts to feel stress, sad, and restless.

Since Shih Tzu is one of the brightest or smartest dog breed, we can look at bright dog names. Bert and Burt are German dog names meaning bright. If you have a pack of Shih Tzu, the leader of the pack may be name as Berthold. The dog name means bright ruler or leader.

The dog comes in various colors, although the dog is usually white with a hint of brown or tan. The dog is also small. The dog stands up to twelve inches in height. Often, the dogs behave with high, royal, noble, arrogant, or proud stature. The dogs are quite furry, but the dogs do not shred too much fur. Hence, the dog is recognized as hypoallergenic. The body is slightly longer in comparison with the feet.

The dog names that means noble are Breanna, Breanne, Breonna, Bria, Brian, Briana, Brianna, Brionna, Bryan, Bryana, Bryanna, and Bryant. The names are all Gaelic dog names. There are also from other origin like Acelin (French), Adelle (German), Arya (Sanskrit), and Edsel (German).

The Chinese introduces the Shih Tzu in Europe in 1930. The dog grew in popularity in Europe. After the World War II, the American military brought the dogs to America. Around 1969, the American Kennel Club registered the dog breed.

In conclusion, the Shih Tzu dogs are great lap and companion dogs. With its playfulness, intelligence, appearance, history, and behavior, we can come up with absolutely perfect dog names.