Overview. Liver (AKC color code S 123) is a gorgeous color seen with the Shih Tzu breed. Like blue (though not as rare), liver is based on skin pigmentation, not coat color. The skin points (eye rims, nose, lips, and paw pads) will be liver.Click to see full answer. Moreover, what is a Dobie Shih Tzu?A very rare colored marking called Dobie markings occurs when a puppy is born with tan markings on an otherwise black or very dark coat. This would be in addition to the normal Shih Tzu Coat Colors mentioned above. These markings can be found above the eyes, on the jowls, on the lower legs, and under the tail.Subsequently, question is, what is the most popular Shih Tzu color? There are several pretty double-colors with the Shih Tzu breed and all official ones have white as one of the colors. White can be paired with black (seen above) and the classic combo of black and white is one of the most commonly seen. Accordingly, are there different types of Shih Tzu? Two such breeds, the American and European Shih Tzus, have been recognized by national kennel clubs, while other impostors have often been passed off as purebreds.What is a liver nose dog?Eumelanin (black) pigment colors a dog’s nose, so a Liver dog will have a Liver colored nose. If the nose is black, the dog is not a liver. A recessive red Liver will still be born with a Liver nose and amber/yellow eyes. It is common for the nose of any recessive red dog to fade to pink as they grow older.