| About the painting - by Daniela Ria:
Shih Tzu in first half of 1800 new Rococo clothes. The breed originated in Tibet. The meaning of the breed name was originally "lion dog" because this variety of dog was bred to resemble a miniature lion. Today, it is often referred as "xi shi quan" after Xi Shi, regarded as the most beautiful woman of ancient China. The Shih Tzu was bred to sit around the palace of the Emperor of China and bark when people or animals approached. |