How can you not spoil a shih tsu? They are so loving and have so much personality. Our four year old keeps us laughing all the time. In my old age, I've been blessed with a GS that frequently sleeps over, a cat that nobody else wanted and then our dog (PooPoo Puddlebutt.) And I always thought I'd be bored when I retired!! I guess that and my hobbies keep me young.