Shih Tzu survey results
Shih Tzu Survey Results
Overview
Do you ever wonder how your Shih Tzu compares to others? Whether it comes to eating habits, behavioral quirks or health issues, it can be super-helpful to see where your little guy or gal falls in line with other Shih Tzu puppies or dogs.
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Results for September/October 2019 Survey
This online survey was conducted via Crowdsignal with AllShihTzu.com site members and ran for 3 weeks: September 16, 2019 to October 7, 2019. There were 3,024 Shih Tzu respondents from a variety of countries: 76% from the US, 10% from the UK, 6% from Canada, 3% from Australia, and 5% from various other countries. There were 52% male dogs and 48% female.
Is your Shih Tzu spayed/neutered?
82% Yes
10% No, but I plan to have it done
8% No, and there's no plans to have it done
Does your Shih Tzu watch TV?
41% Yes, with me
39% No
19% Yes, with me & by themselves
1% Yes, by themselves
Which do you think is your Shih Tzu’s favorite season?
43% Fall
29% Spring
17% Summer
11% Winter
Does your Shih Tzu like the snow?
47% Yes
32% No
21% I'm not sure
Does your Shih Tzu like the rain?
68% No, they don't like it
24% Yes, they're fine with it
8% I'm not sure
Does your Shih Tzu like to swim?
49% I'm not sure
42% No
9% Yes
Does your Shih Tzu beg?
75% Yes
25% No
Do you ever give your Shih Tzu a bite of your dinner?
58% Yes
42% No
Does your Shih Tzu know any commands?
47% Just a few
43% Yes, all/most of the basics
5% no, and we gave up/never tried/haven’t tried yet
5% No but we’re working on it
How do you reward your Shih Tzu?
88% With both praise and treats
10% With praise only
1% With treats only
1% I don’t really reward them with anything
Does your Shih Tzu like going for rides in the car?
85% Yes
15% No
Does your Shih Tzu have one particular favorite toy?
79% Yes
21% no
Does your Shih Tzu try to chase squirrels or other wildlife?
56% Yes
36% No
8% I'm not sure/no opportunity
Does your Shih Tzu ever stare and bark at seemingly invisible things?
42% No
40% Yes, but I'm sure there's a (non-creepy) reason
11% Yes, it may be paranormal!
7% I’m not sure
How many daily walks (on or off leash) is your Shih Tzu taken for?
37% One
33% Two
20% Three or more
10% None
On average, how many daily naps does your Shih Tzu take?
75% So many it all blends together
24% Two
1% One
0% None
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