Shih Tzu Ideal weight range
4–7.2 kg
Shih Tzus are chondrodystrophic and brachycephalic, combining two structural predispositions in one breed. Their disc weakness risk is amplified by excess body weight, while their compromised airway makes breathing harder when weight is not well controlled. They are also among the small breeds most frequently affected by calcium oxalate urolithiasis, a condition where diet composition plays a direct role in prevention.
Your dog is more than a breed average.
A generic range is just a starting point. FitFido uses your dog's unique breed characteristics, age, body type, and activity level to calculate their target weight and construct a custom plan that adjusts as you progress.
Please note that a dog's ideal weight depends on many individual factors, including height, bone structure, and overall body condition.