As a result of all of that hair, many people can't help but wonder, "Do Shih Tzus shed?" Ironically enough, despite all that hair, Shih Tzus are said to shed less than other breeds and often only when washed or brushed. ... This phase is relatively short, and you can expect to be out of hair purgatory in about three weeks.

Do Shih Tzus shed and are they hypoallergenic?

Shih Tzus are a low shedding breed and are considered hypoallergenic, which means they are generally better for allergy sufferers than a high shedding breed. They do require a fair amount of effort to groom though, so expect to brush your Shih Tzu often to keep their coat in good shape.

Why does my Shih Tzu shed so much?

As they mature, the primary longer hairs will grow in, in the already-present hair follicles. It is for this reason that Shih Tzu puppies have finer, thinner, and shorter coats than their adult counterparts. When one refers to Shih Tzu puppy shedding, this actually is the transitional phase of puppy to adult coat.