Temperament
Breed: Shih Tzu
Breeds in this Condition
HSP Test-Specific Data
International Shih Tzu Club (Germany)
Google Translated from:
http://www.shih-tzu-club.eu/Unser-Club/Zuchtordnung/
6. Dogs not allowed to breed
6.1 This includes dogs that do not meet the breed standard and in particular such with faults that exclude breeding, e.g.
(weakness of character), congenital deafness or blindness, harelip, cleft jaw, significant tooth defects and jaw abnormalities, PRA, Epilepsy, cryptorchidism, monorchidism, albinism,
identified severe hip joint Dysplasia,
luxating patella, blue eyes, kinky tails, congenital bobtails and overbite.
6.2. Dogs with visible or subsequently recognizable hereditary faults are excluded from the exclude breeding. Any breeding approval or licensing that may be granted can be done by the Breeding book office / breeding management can be withdrawn.
French Kennel Club
Character is considered the most important trait in the breed. Character test TAN:
https://www.chienstibetains.com/fr_FR/Infos-pratiques/Demande-du-passage-du-TAN(The document is available to club members.)
TAN (TEST D’APTITUDES NATURELLES) has three phases:
Behavior towards people (10 points)
Behaviour towards other dogs (10 Points)
Obedience (10 points):
Notes: any kind of aggression will disqualify the dog. A dog will not pass, if the total is under 5 points.