Best Places To Find Best Shih Tzu Puppies For Sale

It certainly does make a difference where you get your Shih Tzu puppy from. Don't just go with any Internet ad or sign in a window saying "Shih Tzu Puppies For Sale!" Chances are all of the Shih Tzu puppies from those places are from inhumane puppy mills. Although puppy mills are concentrated on the east coast of America, they also occur in other parts of the country. Because of the incredible popularity of this feisty toy breed, Shih Tzus are a popular choice for puppy mills.



The best places to find Shih Tzu puppies for sale are licensed Shih Tzu breeders and Shih Tzu rescues. Technically, for any kind of shelter or rescue, you pay an "adoption fee", but you still have to put money down before taking a Shih Tzu home. In the minds of some people, they see Shih Tzus from rescues as the ultimate bargain for purebred Shih Tzu puppies.

If you take the shelter route in looking for Shih Tzu puppies for sale, keep in mind that they will be older and often have their breed misidentified as a Lhasa Apso. Spend some time getting to know different Shih Tzus in order to recognize a misidentified, scruffy Shih Tzu. Shih Tzus have luxurious, soft coats and a "chrysanthemum" shaped head. They also have round eyes while Lhasa Apsos eyes are shaped like almonds. Or, you could focus on Shih Tzu rescues that do the identifying work for you. Those puppies might even have papers.



Most of the puppies and dogs that end up in Shih Tzu rescues are there through no fault of their own. Their previous owners did not spend the time to learn proper Shih Tzu puppy care - such as how to care for the thick coat - and couldn't cope with them. Shih Tzu rescues will tell you why the dog was given up before they let you have the dog.

Shih Tzu breeders tend to be small, as they are usually inside someone's home. Your breeder might not have Shih Tzu puppies for sale right at that moment. You are able to go check out the kennel and meet the potential parents and relatives of your prospective pup so you get a good idea of their personality. You should also be able to see the health certificates of the parents or, technically, the sire and dam.



Shih Tzu breeders will usually do all of the registration for you, and offer you a list of great resources on Shih Tzu puppy care that they recommend. Some Shih Tzu breeders will try and answer all of your questions - but if they don't know the answer, they should admit it and point you in the right direction. They may even be able to recommend a dog trainer and vet in your area. They are an invaluable support system in your adventure with a Shih Tzu puppy.





Rebecca Simpson once worked in a pet store that always had Shih Tzu puppies for sale and has regretted it ever since. Knowing where to find the best Shih Tzu puppies for sale hopefully will mean there will be a lot less Shih Tzus in shelters. Find a good book with a detailed section on Shih Tzu puppy care before you begin your search for a dog.