I had a shih-tzu growing up and my wife and I have a shih-tzu now. They have the best personalities and don't shed. They might be a small dog but they aren't the yipping type. We keep her hair short, not like the "show dogs" that shih-tzu's are portrayed as at times.
My wife even started a Facebook page for our dog. Sadly (for me) she almost has as many friends as I do.

