LIFESTYLE : Shih Tzu is top in Pinoys most favorite dog

The shih tzu tops as the most loved dog of the Filipinos. Followed by the chihuahua.

The Philippine Canine Club Inc's made a survey and found out the more Filipinos are loving the toy dogs. An estimated 25.000 Filipinos owned a shih tzu in 2011 based on the club's registration statistics.

The club is delighted that more and more Filipinos are becoming dog lovers and they want the Philippines to be a dog friendly environment and expecting that there will be more dog friendly establishments not only in Metro Manila but all over the country.

The list of top dog breeds for 2011 is as follows:

1. Shih Tzu
2. Chihuahua
3. Pomeranian
4. Siberian Husky
5. Beagle
6. Labrador Retriever
7. Chow Chow
8. Pug
9. Poodle
10. German Shepherd