| re going to talk to a lot of Shih Tzu breeders before | | | | for yourself, which you should do. A good and |
| you find the one you like so be ready for a long | | | | reputable breeder has nothing to hide and would |
| process. Make sure the Shih Tzu breeder you are | | | | have no problem with you checking out their |
| considering is listed with a national breeder registry | | | | background. Making their practices public is why they |
| and not in trouble with local authorities. You will be | | | | join a registry in the first place. |
| talking to your breeder for years after the sale so | | | | Many people neglect to take a step in their Shih Tzu |
| make sure you are comfortable with any Shih Tzu | | | | breeder search that can be very important. Contact |
| breeders you are considering and also check them | | | | your local authorities and ask them if the Shih Tzu |
| out with your vet before buying. | | | | breeder you are considering has ever had any |
| When you are ready to buy a Shih Tzu dog you are | | | | complaints lodged against them or if they have ever |
| ready to bring a new member into your family and | | | | run into trouble with the law because of the way |
| that is a big deal and an important transaction. The | | | | they run their business. This is very important |
| Shih Tzu breeder you choose needs to be someone | | | | information to have. |
| you feel comfortable doing business with and | | | | Your vet is always a great resource for any kind of |
| someone you can trust. Also gauge the feeling of the | | | | advice or information you may need on any of the |
| breeder as well. A breeder that does not seem to | | | | prospective Shih Tzu breeders you are considering. If |
| really care about the dogs he is selling is probably not | | | | you are getting your first pet then it would be a |
| worth doing business with. | | | | good idea to start a relationship with a vet anyway |
| Finding the right Shih Tzu breeder takes a lot of time | | | | and what better way to start off with your new vet |
| and a lot of patience. You don’t want to | | | | than taking their advice on a breeder? Your vet is |
| settle on the first one you meet and a good breeder | | | | only in it for the health and safety of your pet so |
| knows that a good owner will do their homework | | | | their advice will reflect that concern and that is the |
| before buying a dog. So you aren’t hurting a | | | | information you need. |
| good breeder’s feelings by acting responsibly. | | | | Talk to the breeders as well. If you do not feel |
| If in your travels you see any animal cruelty by any | | | | comfortable with one then do not do business with |
| breeders be sure to report it to the proper | | | | them. A breeder is supposed to not only sell you a |
| authorities right away. | | | | pet but also be available to you for the life of your |
| The very first thing you want to be sure of is | | | | pet, so you want to be sure that the breeder you |
| whether or not the breeder you are considering is | | | | choose is someone you would have no problem |
| listed with any of the national breeding registries. If | | | | talking to and dealing with. This is an important |
| you ask the breeder they will tell you if they are or | | | | decision so take your time and do your homework. |
| not and then you can go on the Internet and check | | | | |