Takeyia, a Tri-color Shih Tzu
by Sheryl
(Kent, Ohio)
Tri-color Shih Tzu, black, white and red
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She was 3-4 different colors when she was born. My dad nicknamed me Littleheart when I was little, and I picked Kia because she had three patches on her back & side that looked like little hearts.
Her fur is thinner, straighter, and smoother than her mother's hair. I love all the different colors in her coat. If I could change anything about her coat, I would keep the little hearts that were so prominent when she was young. They just smoothed out into circle patches instead.
I'm not sure what color she is considered to be but, I love this little ball of fur with everything in me. She's my little grandbaby and makes my life complete. 🐕🐾💖💕
So if you could let me know what color she is, I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
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Hi, Janice here from Miracle Shih Tzu
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Sheryl, you have a beautiful Shih Tzu and from her picture, she also looks like she's the happiest dog in the world. She also has a unique and lovely name.
I've had puppies with some amazing markings when they are neonates but as soon as they grow, as you say, those markings become indistinguishable from the rest of the coat.
If the photo of Takeyia shows her true colors, then she is a tri-color Shih Tzu, black, white and red.
Janice Jones is a Shih Tzu specialist and former breeder with a background in veterinary care, grooming, training, and canine behavior. She has spent nearly 50 years working with the breed and ran a home-based breeding program for 15 years, raising well-socialized puppies. Early in her career, she worked as a veterinary assistant supporting surgery, x-rays, and lab work. She shares practical guidance at miracleshihtzu.com and across social platforms. Today, she enjoys the quiet companionship of her aging dogs, understanding them as they understand her.
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Janice Jones is a Shih Tzu specialist and former breeder with 50 years of experience and a background in veterinary care, grooming, and behavior.
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