Sebastian won “Best of Breed” the past two years, but this year his owners are hoping he’ll make it to the “Best in Show” ...

And there’s more. “He earned his American Kennel Club Trick Dog Novice, which honors him for completing 10 activities, like shaking his paw, and going through weave poles,” Palmer-Persen said.

According to Britannica, many Shih Tzus also thrive in canine sports, including obedience, agility, and trick-dog training ... The breed recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) officially in 1937 ...