Chinese Imperial dogs are also known as shih tzus. They do not
shed in the normal manner that you think of a dog shedding. They do
however have a lot of hair and strands do fall out sometimes.
All dogs shed, even "hairless" dogs. Some have shorter hair that
doesn't pile up as much as long haired dog hair, some have double
coats that trap loose hair until you brush it out, etc. See the
related question below.