Latest articles from Pug resource for pug puppy,pug breeders and other pets (http://www.pugnaround.net) http://www.pugnaround.net 2008-10-13T05:17:57+01:00 text/html 2007-12-02T07:41:07+01:00 http://www.pugnaround.net http://www.pugnaround.net/what-is-an-imperial-a836.html Imperial and Teacup are nick-names for the smaller version of the shih tzu. They usually are shorter on leg and have cobby little bodies. They have a very tiny nose. Imperials are about 7 or 8 lbs. and teacups are 6 lbs. and under.