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Shih Tzu Breeders – Do You Have What It Takes To Raise Shih Tzu Pups?
If you’re looking for Shih Tzu breeders, then you’re probably leaning on buying a specific breed of puppy, and raising it to adulthood, instead of getting an adult Shih Tzu. No one is dismissing the possibility that you can get discounts, or a good deal, when buying puppies from Shih Tzu breeders, but you need to be sure you’re buying from legitimate ones. One characteristic of legitimate breeders is that they are part of breeding circles. When you find out that a breeder is a member, that’s a good sign – they can provice your with documentation pertaining to the pups’ legitimate bloodline.
If you’re particular to a specific Shih Tzu breed, a good breeder is your best bet. You could of course try looking for a pure bred Shih Tzu in animal shelters, and even in Shih Tzu rescue, but it’s unlikely to find one in those place – they take in any orphaned dog, and may not be too choosy. For veteran Shih Tzu owner looking for pups of the same breed, a breeder will be in the best position to help you. Shelters may at times have some abandoned puppies one could adopt, but most of the time they take in adult pups that are abandoned, orphaned, left on the street cold and hungry and homeless. Plus, if you usually take part in dog shows – and enter your best dogs there – getting in touch with a legitimate breeder increases your chances of your dog’s passing the show’s conformation standards.
You can check the references of reputable breeders, which is a good starting point when interviewing them. When you interview breeders, wait to be provided references you can check, as the reputable ones will usually volunteer them to dispel suspicions they are part of those puppy mills. You will not be the only one asking a lot of questions, during that interview, as the breeder will also ask you questions. This is understandable: the breeder wants to know if you can actually take care of the breed, and not just be able to buy them – it’s a good policy that reduces the chances of selling dogs to people who care for them in the beginning and later neglect them.
A home that’s ready to take in new pets should have clean and sanitary areas for the pups, relatives that understand this breed, an owner financially prepared to shoulder the needs (pet bedding, premium dog food, vet check ups, inoculations, deworming sessions, medical procedures, grooming items, etc.), and a devoted heart on the part of the owner. These considerations are all important: remember that Shih Tzu have their share of health vulnerabilities, plus a personality that wants you attention.
Grooming itself and needing to take the Shih Tzu out to do its business takes some space in one’s calendar. That’s why you may be subjected to a lot of questions by the very breeder you thought you’d interview in depth. That choosiness and reluctance to simply earn a buck are signs you’ve found yourself a good breeder.
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