Things You Should Know About Your Shih Tzu Breeder

A Shih Tzu breeder spends a great deal of their time answering questions and getting information out to owners and they do it gladly because it is part of their job. Take the time you have with your breeder to ask them questions you may have and be certain to ask them while you are talking to them face to face. You can gauge a person's personality by the way they talk to you so keep the questions professional and make your own judgment on the breeder's personality based on how they interact with you.

You want to know about your breeder and their profession because you are about to invest a lot of money in a new pet and you will be maintaining a relationship with them. Ask them how long they have been in business and why they chose to be a Shih Tzu breeder. Ask them what national breeder registry they belong to and why they decided to join that particular registry. You may also want to ask them how they feel about the dogs they release to owners everyday after raising the dogs for seven weeks. Get to know your breeder a little when you get the chance.
You may also want to take the time to ask your breeder questions about their business after the sale. Most reputable breeders are going to offer you free pet insurance after you buy your puppy and if they do then ask them about the insurance and make sure you understand how it all works. If they do not offer you insurance then question that because it is something they get for free from insurance companies so they should be passing it on to you.

Your breeder will have a lot of information for you about the care and feeding of your new Shih Tzu puppy so make sure you spend a lot of time asking your breeder about all of this information and make sure you understand what they are giving you and how you are supposed to use it. There are never too many questions when it comes to the care and feeding of your puppy and your breeder wants to make sure you understand so don't be afraid to ask.
Your Shih Tzu breeder knows that a reality of life is that things change and as much as you may love your Shih Tzu when you take it home things happen and things can change so that you may not be able to keep your Shih Tzu anymore. Ask your breeder about their policy of taking your dog back if you cannot keep it or no longer want it. You will not be getting a refund of any kind but at least you know that your Shih Tzu will wind up safe and potentially into another home instead of abandoned somewhere.

Your Shih Tzu breeder expects you to have questions so be prepared to take notes because there is a lot you will need to know to properly care for your Shih Tzu dog. It is a very good possibility that your breeder will also have this information already printed out for you to take home, which is what the best breeders do. Never be afraid to ask a question and know that there is no such thing as too many questions or a dumb question when it comes to your new Shih Tzu puppy.


Rebecca Simpson gets actively involved in animal rescue and often participates in charitable events for animal rescue groups. This article will help you communicate better with Shih Tzu breeders. This article contains some very important Shih Tzu information you need to know prior to talking with breeders.