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Shih Tzus are known to have issues with their eyes. You may notice that Daphne has gunk in her eyes quite frequently, which can build up and lay on the hair that surrounds her face. ... If the hair around your dog's eyes stays wet, bacteria can also build up and it may begin to smell.
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It is normal for some "eye gunk" to seep occasionally from a Tzu's eyesand some dogs will have health issues that cause the eyes to tear quite excessively.

Both of these issues can cause Shih Tzu odor.

Some may mistake this for bad breath, when in fact the smell is coming from under and around the eyes.

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  • Secondly, Shih Tzus can have diseases that cause their eyes to tear, which will also contribute to the build-up. If the hair around your dog's eyes stays wet, bacteria can also build up and it may begin to smell. Sometimes, people will think the smell is from bad breath, but it is actually from the eyes.

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