If you’ve ever owned a Shih Tzu, you know just how charmingly stubborn these little dogs can be! From their independent streak to their adorable quirks, these 101 quotes capture the essence of life with a strong-willed Shih Tzu, and every dog lover will find them oh-so-relatable.
The Diva Mentality: Shih Tzus Rule the House
“I’m not stubborn, I’m selectively obedient.”
“I don’t always listen… but when I do, it’s for a treat.”
“A Shih Tzu doesn’t follow rules; they make them.”
“I see your command… and I raise you a nap.”
“Walks are great—when I decide they are.”
“Who runs the world? Shih Tzus, obviously.”
“Sit? I’d rather sit and ponder life’s treats.”
“I was going to come when called, but then I saw something more interesting: myself.”
“Don’t rush me, human. I move to the beat of my own paws.”
“This couch isn’t just for humans—it’s my throne.”
“Oh, you wanted me to sit there? Nah, I’m good here.”
“Why follow commands when you can follow your instincts?”
“Barking at nothing is my specialty—just keeping you on your toes.”
“Fetch? I fetch when you find something worth fetching.”
“I’m not ignoring you; I’m giving you time to rethink your request.”
“I don’t shed; I sprinkle tiny reminders of my presence.”
“No, I didn’t hear you. Yes, I’m ignoring you.”
“The world revolves around me, and I have the bark to prove it.”
“Oh, you wanted personal space? How cute.”
“I’m cute, I’m fluffy, and I know how to use it to get out of anything.”
The Treat Negotiators: Shih Tzus and Their Food Obsession
“I’ll consider sitting… but what’s in it for me?”
“Will sit for treats, and only for treats.”
“Food is love, and love is forever.”
“Drop the food, and no one gets barked at.”
“What’s yours is mine, and what’s mine is mine.”
“You call it begging, I call it highly effective persuasion.”
“This dinner looks great, but where’s my plate?”
“If I stare at it long enough, it becomes mine.”
“Who needs words when you have puppy eyes?”
“What do you mean, ‘No more treats’? I think you mean, ‘One more treat.'”
“Why does your food always look better than mine?”
“Let’s be real—you’re going to share that with me.”
“I’m not spoiled, I’m just very well-fed.”
“Calories don’t count when the food is stolen.”
“I’m only as stubborn as you are generous with treats.”
“The five-second rule applies to everything, right?”
“I bark for the things I love—mainly food.”
“Every meal is an opportunity for me to beg.”
“I’m just here to supervise your cooking… and maybe taste-test.”
“If you’re eating, I’m interested.”
Shih Tzu Royalty: Living the Pampered Life
“I didn’t choose the pampered life, the pampered life chose me.”
“Bathtime? You must be joking. I’m royalty.”
“Every day is spa day when you have this much fur.”
“Why walk when I can be carried?”
“You call it grooming, I call it unnecessary roughness.”
“Messy hair? It’s called fashion, darling.”
“Bow ties and tiaras? Finally, accessories that match my personality.”
“I’m a lap dog, but only when I feel like it.”
“Sure, I’m small… but I have the heart of a king.”
“Look at this fur. Do you really expect me to get it dirty?”
“The only workout I need is walking from one bed to another.”
“Why chase squirrels when I can supervise from my cushion?”
“I demand a pillow for my pillow.”
“I wasn’t napping; I was in deep meditation.”
“Every corner of the house is my bed—claim it if you can.”
“I only drink bottled water—tap is for commoners.”
“You call it a dog bed, I call it a throne.”
“Grooming me is an art form—and you’re the artist.”
“I am not high-maintenance; I just have high standards.”
“Sleeping on the floor? Absolutely not.”
Sass and Class: Shih Tzus with an Attitude
“If you wanted a boring pet, you should’ve gotten a fish.”
“I’m not just cute; I’m fierce, too.”
“The bark may be small, but the attitude is massive.”
“If looks could kill, I’d be a very dangerous dog.”
“You call it sass, I call it confidence.”
“I’m not ignoring you; I’m just busy being fabulous.”
“I don’t do mornings, or afternoons, unless there’s a treat involved.”
“I could listen to you, but where’s the fun in that?”
“The world is my runway, and I strut with pride.”
“If it’s not about me, I don’t want to hear it.”
“I don’t get mad; I get even—by chewing your favorite shoes.”
“You can’t rush perfection, and I’m perfect.”
“You think you’re in charge? That’s adorable.”
“I’m not following you; I’m just making sure you don’t get lost.”
“My bark speaks louder than your words.”
“I don’t need your approval—I have my own.”
“If you want obedience, maybe try a robot.”
“Cute? Of course. Stubborn? Absolutely.”
“Don’t let the size fool you—I rule this house.”
“I wasn’t born to follow; I was born to lead (and occasionally nap).”
The Fluff Factor: All About That Shih Tzu Charm
“Fluffiness is next to godliness.”
“Some call it fur; I call it a built-in blanket.”
“Why have short hair when you can have a flowing mane of fabulousness?”
“I’m not just a dog, I’m a lifestyle.”
“If you’ve got it, fluff it.”
“My tail is the ultimate accessory.”
“Who needs a vacuum when you have a Shih Tzu shedding everywhere?”
“Cuteness is my superpower.”
“I don’t need to be big to have a big personality.”
“The fluff is strong with this one.”
“Yes, I’m cute—and I know it.”
“I don’t snore, I purr like the royal creature I am.”
“No, it’s not a pillow—it’s my fabulous self.”
“Grooming me takes time because fabulous doesn’t happen overnight.”
“The more fluff, the more fun.”
“If I had opposable thumbs, I’d be brushing my own hair.”
“I bring the fluff, you bring the treats.”
“More fur, more fun—that’s the Shih Tzu way.”
“I may be small, but my fluff gives me extra presence.”
“I’m not spoiled, I’m just highly appreciated.”
“Fluff, love, and a whole lot of sass—that’s what makes me a Shih Tzu.”