9. Shih Tzu Myth

There is a myth surrounding this breed. It is said that a Shih Tzu was carried by Buddha and when robbers confronted the prophet on his travels, the Shih Tzu turned into a lion and fought the robbers away. Buddha kissed the Shih Tzu on top of its head afterwards. Many Shih Tzus have a white spot on top of their head where Buddha kissed the dog, or so the myth says.