The ShihtZ Show

Can a calm dog still have plenty to say? This week, we explore the Shih Tzu’s companion roots and share the remarkable story of Saraya, a Doberman whose unusual behavior helped alert a mother to her baby’s medical emergency. Plus, Kuki’s selective barking lands him in the Confession Booth, and his visit to Central Park’s dog sculptures turns into an unexpected artistic debut. Hosted by Daisy, supe...

A puppy lands a $25,000 snuggling role, thousands of dachshunds take over Paris, and pet names take a delicious turn. Meanwhile, Kuki misses a Halloween cruise and faces serious costume competition dressed as Dumbo. In the Confession Booth, Daisy admits that cuteness alone may not win trophies. Plus, after turning ten in Spain, Kuki returns home to give his favorite front-desk staff four months’ w...

An AI-generated dog video prompts a warning from Oregon Humane, Barcelona football star Lamine Yamal welcomes two golden retriever puppies, and a Knicks-inspired costume wins New York’s Halloween Dog Parade. Plus, when 243 passengers and Kuki evacuate a train between Madrid and Barcelona, one little Shih Tzu brings some much-needed smiles. Daisy and Kuki return from Spain—with an unexpected additi...

A second chance turned Boss, a former stray, into an award-winning police dog who helped with more than 100 arrests. We also explore a surprising ranking that placed Lithuania first for dogs relative to its population. In the Confession Booth, Daisy admits that Kuki’s homecoming itinerary is already taking shape before the suitcases are unpacked. This week’s It-Place is Camille Henrot’s Dogs , an...

Can a “hypoallergenic” dog still make you sneeze? This week, Daisy shares Kuki’s freshly washed road-trip experience and explores what that label really means. Plus, meet Little Dude, the San Francisco cat helping senior dogs find homes, and the three finalists in PEOPLE’s World’s Cutest Rescue Dog contest, announced by The Dogist. At Mascoting in Madrid, Kuki skips making canine friends and heads...

In Episode 25, Daisy shares how researchers in Spain are studying dogs’ ability to detect lung cancer from breath samples. Then it’s off to New York to meet Nick the Tailor, an artist creating detailed pet portrait tattoos. The Dogist has launched a new company and appointed a picky Chief Tasting Officer named Hank. Kuki thinks he could do the job—provided everyone works around his breakfast sched...

This week, veterinarians in Spain warn that the growing popularity of the Belgian Malinois is leaving some rescue organizations overwhelmed. In New Jersey, a woman’s serenades to her 13-year-old rescue dog become a viral hit, while the “Drone Ranger” uses thermal-imaging drones to reunite missing pets with their families—for free. Plus, Kuki formally announces that he has no interest in finding em...

This week, we honor the more than 300 search, rescue, and recovery dogs who served following the September 11 attacks—including Roselle, the guide dog who led her blind owner down 1,463 steps from the 78th floor of the North Tower. Then, we travel to South Korea, where pet owners are turning to tarot cards to discover what their animals may be thinking. Plus, we preview the upcoming NYC Shih Tzu M...

Does Kuki carry the legendary “Buddha’s kiss”? This week, we explore the story behind the white marking on some Shih Tzus, meet Valerie—the miniature dachshund who survived 529 days alone in the Australian wilderness—and check out The New York Times’ new dog tee. Plus, Kuki develops a one-sided romance with the horses below Madrid’s Royal Palace, while Daisy rearranges their morning walks for the...

By the time you hear this, Kuki and Daisy will have traded Barcelona for Madrid—but Kuki was not consulted. This week, we compare dog leash rules in Madrid and Barcelona, meet one of the earliest canine models in photographic history, and share the extraordinary rescue of a dog found swimming alone a mile off the coast of Mexico. Plus, we reveal the winners of New York’s Dog and Owner Look-Alike C...

How long is too long to leave your dog home alone—and who really has the separation anxiety: the dog or the human? This week, we compare the rules for leaving dogs alone in Spain and the United States, share the incredible story of Chong—a missing dog reunited with his family after more than five years—and explore when featuring dogs in fashion can encourage unhealthy breed trends. Plus, Outkast’s...

Spain goes dark—and Kuki gets left behind. This week, we share what happened when Daisy went to see the historic total solar eclipse while Kuki stayed safely at home in Logroño. Also on Kuki’s News Desk: rescue pug Jinny Lu is crowned the 2026 World’s Ugliest Dog, we compare the confusing rules for traveling with dogs in Spain and New York City, and Outkast’s Big Boi prepares to judge Brooklyn’s f...

ndia’s Indie dogs are finally getting the recognition they deserve, while Babu—a heroic Shih Tzu in Japan—shows just how powerful a tiny dog’s instincts can be. Meanwhile in Barcelona, Kuki has fully embraced the local dining culture. In this week’s Confession Booth, we reveal why floor-level seating is generally unacceptable to His Highness. Then, The Edit takes us to Loló Més Que Vins , Kuki’s n...

We just discovered that July 24 was National Shih Tzu Day—but Kuki would like to know why his holiday falls in the middle of summer, when he refuses to walk in the heat. This week, we propose moving the celebration to winter, explore new research into helping dogs live longer and healthier lives, and confront Barcelona’s enormous flying cockroaches. Then, in Kuki’s Confession Booth, nighttime bath...

This week on The Shihtz Show , Guardia Civil officers carry a dog to safety as wildfires spread across Spain, China’s first corgi police dog loses his bonus for sleeping on the job, and Jet Set Pets reveals 14 dog-friendly choices for NYC Restaurant Week. Meanwhile, Daisy confesses that she now judges restaurants by how they treat Kuki—even though he contributes nothing to the meal—and Kuki begins...

Kuki takes his first train ride in Spain—but staying inside his carrier proves entirely optional. On Kuki’s News Desk, Renfe expands train travel for dogs weighing up to 40 kilograms, Spain’s emotional Dog House series highlights pet adoption, and Japan’s booming pet-care industry reflects a country where fur babies now outnumber children under 15. Then, Kuki travels north to La Rioja in search of...

Dogs are making World Cup predictions, New York City announces new support for pets, and Europe continues to battle intense summer heat. This week, Daisy shares why Kuki unexpectedly demanded to leave a dog-friendly restaurant in Barcelona—and how air conditioning won the argument. Plus, Kuki discovers that French duck breast may be his newest favorite meal. 🎧 New episodes every Tuesday. 📺 Prefe...

Three weeks into Barcelona, summer has officially arrived—and Kuki has declared direct sunlight unacceptable. This week on The Shihtz Show , we talk about keeping dogs safe during the heatwave, the incredible story of a missing dog reunited with its family after being spotted celebrating at the World Cup, Kuki's legendary "royal dead-stop" during walks, and the tiny collapsible trave...

Kuki is settling into life in Barcelona... with one major exception: the local pigeons. This week on The Shihtz Show , Daisy shares why Spain is one of Europe's biggest pet-loving countries, how Kuki stayed safe during Catalonia's famous Night of Fire, and an exciting casting call from The Dogist for dogs in New York City. Plus, Kuki confesses that pigeons are still his greatest obsession—...

One week into Barcelona, and Kuki is already making his opinions known. This week on The Shihtz Show: 🐾 On Kuki's News Desk: Why dog owners in Barcelona carry special water bottles on walks, and how cleaning up after your dog's pee is taken far more seriously here than back in the United States. Plus, a canine actor steals the spotlight at the Cannes Film Festival's annual Palm Dog Aw...

On this week's episode of The Shihtz Show : 🐾 Kuki reports on Steve, a paralyzed dog in Denver whose stolen wheelchair was replaced thanks to a generous local company. 🤖 Robot dogs are helping rescue teams in dangerous situations, prompting Kuki to consider a career change. Unfortunately, the job requires listening, arriving on time, and coming when called. 🙏 In Kuki's Confession Booth,...

The World Cup is coming to our area, puppies are getting their own soccer tournament, and Kuki is preparing for something even more important... His first trip to Spain. This week on Kuki's News Desk, we look at dogs joining the World Cup excitement and discover which country is home to one of the world's most valuable soccer clubs. In Confession Booth, I admit why I'm slightly nervous...

Welcome back to  The Shihtz Show —the podcast about everyday life with a Shih Tzu who lives here rent-free and somehow ended up in charge. This week, Kuki's News Desk explores two stories from the ever-growing world of pet parenting. First, we look at how Gen Z is approaching pet ownership differently, spending more time, money, and attention on their pets than ever before. Then, we dive into...

This week on The Shihtz Show… Kuki responds to the internet debating whether Shih Tzus are secretly geniuses or simply very committed to selective listening. We discuss Kelly Ripa defending Shih Tzus on live television, a rescue story involving over 50 Shih Tzus near Austin, Texas, and Kuki’s extremely specific barking preferences toward younger, smaller, and female dogs. Plus, Kuki discovers a ne...

On this week’s episode of The Shihtz Show , Kuki´s butler spirals emotionally into the world of dog longevity… and realizes she would probably do almost anything for more healthy years with Kuki. From longevity pills and AI pet collars to dog cloning and the rising emotional economy of pet parenting, this episode explores just how deeply people love their dogs — maybe a little too much. Kuki also...