CHESSIE, MISTRESS OF THE MANOR
Catonsville, MD, Sunday, 11 May 2008

Chessie is a Shih Tzu lap dog. The name of the old, toy breed, Chinese in origin, comes from its lions-mane appearance. Chessie’s own name, on the other hand, is a shortened form of the word “Chesapeake”.

Chessie like all her breed is treasured because she is very affectionate (Shih Tzu dogs will follow you from room to room just to be near and want to sleep in the same bed with you), because has a very tranquil temperament (not overly frisky or yappy) and she does not shed (much) hair.