Handcrafted Lifelike Shih Tzu Stuffed Animal Dog by Hansa

While some dogs are bred to herd sheep or guard houses, this little pup was bred purely to provide companionship, and the Handcrafted Lifelike Shih Tzu Stuffed Animal Dog by Hansa will make a very charming companion indeed. At around 11 inches, this plush Shih Tzu has been created using a portrait to ensure he is as lifelike as possible, as he sits with his head to one side as if listening to your next command. Stunning in his detail, the Handcrafted Lifelike Shih Tzu Stuffed Animal Dog by Hansa has been hand made using specially designed plush fabric that closely resembles this breed’s fur, and hand stitched inside out to minimize seams and ensure a flawless result. Hand filled with a soft fiber fill, this stuffed Shih Tzu dog is then ‘sculpted’ by artisans to capture his natural look perfectly, giving you a pup that’s as close to the real thing as possible. With a name that translates as ‘lion’, the Handcrafted Lifelike Shih Tzu Stuffed Animal Dog by Hansa’s breed is also known as the ‘chrysanthemum-faced dog’ thanks to the way the fur around their face resembles the famous flower, and it’s the details on this Shih Tzu dog stuffed animal’s face that really make him bloom as they are all carefully airbrushed by hand to mimic the real dog’s look.

Hansa stuffed animals are as lifelike as stuffed animals can be because each animal is carefully designed using significant research and actual portraits of the animal in its natural habitat. Hansa’s goal in being so exact in the creation of their stuffed animals is to educate children and adults about the animals’ lives and to help increase the understanding and appreciation of these amazing creatures and of our co-existence with them.Each stuffed animal is hand sewn using an old world ‘inside-out’ method to minimize the visibility of the seams. Each stuffed animal’s face is hand-finished and airbrushed to give it a truly unique appearance and the body is also carefully sculpted to create realistic features.These true-to-life stuffed animals look great in dens, offices, and display cases and also make excellent playmates. Every piece comes with an educational tag describing, in detail, the animal’s habitat, lifestyle, gestation period, care of young and eating habits.All Hansa stuffed animals meet or exceed all U.S. and European safety standards and are recommended for ages three and up. We suggest gentle surface washing for Hansa stuffed animals.