Why is the English word of Chinese origin "Shih Tzu" used to refer to a dog breed not known in Chinese as "Shih Tzu"?

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00:00 Why Is The English Word Of Chinese Origin &Quot;Shih Tzu&Quot; Used To Refer To A Dog Breed Not Know
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