Your little girl, or boy, just looked at you with those big eyes and said that they want a Shih Tzu puppy. So now you have to go out and find someplace that has a Shih Tzu puppy for sale so you can get your little one what they want. It is not as difficult as it sounds as long as you remember a few things and know that there will be no cutting corners on this purchase.

One place you are probably going to want to avoid is a pet shop. A Shih Tzu has very specific needs and needs to be bred in a very certain way and pet shops are notorious for not only mistreating the animals they have for sale but selling unhealthy animals and also selling animals that do not match the paperwork they give you.

Pet store pets are only happy when you rescue them from the pet store and the person ringing up the sale probably has no clue how to care for a Shih Tzu so avoid the pet stores.

Probably the best way to get a Shih Tzu puppy for sale is from a local and reputable breeder. A good breeder will be with you for many years after you take your Shih Tzu puppy home to help insure good health for the dog and all around enjoyment for you and your family. Many of the national breeder associations have lists of reputable breeders near you so check out a few before you buy.

Breeders also have the ability to offer you free pet insurance that is in effect for six weeks after you bring your Shih Tzu home. They can also offer you detailed advice on care and feeding of you new Shih Tzu puppy and will probably even give you a sample of their food to bring home so you know exactly what to feed your Shih Tzu. A breeder can be an invaluable asset to the long term care of your Shih Tzu.

Another great option if you cannot afford the price a breeder will charge you is to contact your local animal rescue organization and ask them about the possibility that they have a Shih Tzu puppy for sale.

Your Shih Tzu puppy from a shelter will have been checked out by a qualified vet and should have been given all of its shots so it is ready to go home. That warm feeling you will get in your heart every time you look at your Shih Tzu will never leave you either.

A Shih Tzu is a great idea and you and your family will find love and enjoyment from a Shih Tzu and look forward to many years of companionship. Just remember that a Shih Tzu puppy requires a lot of car and maintenance. But if you treat your new Shih Tzu puppy the right way then your Shih Tzu puppy will reward you for many years to come.

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