The Chinese Imperial Dog Club of America is dedicated to the preservation of the Chinese Imperial Dog, and fosters the continuing education and expanding growth of the CIDCA Subscription. CIDCA, through it's subscribers invites participation in the decision-making process of the club, encouraging the formation and continuation of local CID affiliates, and supports the set-up and execution of local dog shows and events.

According to AKC, the American Kennel Club, and dictated by the national Shih Tzu organization, the weight requirement of the Shih Tzu is 9-16 pounds. Chinese Imperial Dog breeders prefer our breed to be under 9 pounds full grown.

In our diligent efforts to return our breed to its original form, and by not adding another breed of dog to our Imperials to do so, we found we can and do show our dogs. The first Chinese Imperial Dogs shown were at a NCA event in 2006. The Chinese Imperial has been accepted as the Chinese Imperial Dog by many dog registries and someday AKC. Our healthy Chinese Imperial Dogs deserve this right. Our purebred Imperials can be registered as Chinese Imperial Dogs with American and International dog registries such as CPR, UBAR, NKC, IPDBA and many other kennel clubs.

Our sizes range from 3-9 pounds but many of our puppies mature in the 4-7 pound range. We breed for health, quality, temperament and wonderful personalities.