To encourage and promote the
breeding of purebred Shih Tzu and to do all possible to bring their
natural qualities to perfection;
To urge members and breeders to
accept the standard of the breed
approved by TheAmerican Kennel Club (AKC) as the only standard
of excellence by which Shih Tzu shall be judged;
To do all in its power to protect
and advance the interests of the breed
by encouraging sportsmanlike competition at dog shows and obedience
trials;
To conduct sanctioned and licensed
specialty shows and obedience
trials under the rules of The American Kennel Club.
