| When you decide it is time to bring home a Shih Tzu | | | | with. |
| for you and your family you want to be certain that | | | | Every good breeder is very concerned about your |
| you are getting the best start you possible can when | | | | dog's health so a good breeder will make sure you |
| you start life with your new pet. The best way to | | | | leave their property not only with a healthy dog but |
| insure you get the best dog you can get and a | | | | with detailed care and feeding instructions so you |
| breeder you can trust is to do some research and | | | | know exactly how to care for your dog. Many of the |
| make sure you get a reputable Shih Tzu breeder. A | | | | more reputable breeders will also send you home |
| good breeder makes all the difference in the world, | | | | with a sample of the type of food your dog will need |
| so take your time and make the right choice the first | | | | so you know exactly what to get. |
| time. | | | | A reputable Shih Tzu breeder will get an extra |
| The first thing you can do is check with the National | | | | incentive from insurance companies that the more |
| Kennel Club to find a reputable breeder in your area. | | | | shady breeders do not get. A registered and |
| The National Kennel Club will have a listing of most of | | | | reputable breeder will get the option to offer new |
| the very good breeders near you and also some | | | | owners free pet insurance on their dog that extends |
| information about the dogs that breeder offers. | | | | for six weeks after the purchase date. The insurance |
| There are other breeder registries that you can also | | | | companies want you to use the insurance just once |
| look into and check out any potential local breeder | | | | on a vet appointment and then extend the insurance. |
| you may want to deal with. If they are not listed | | | | The breeder just wants to make sure the dog is |
| with a registry then you may want to avoid them. | | | | covered. |
| The relationship between you and your Shih Tzu | | | | Any good breeder will offer many options and pieces |
| breeder extends way beyond the transaction itself. A | | | | of advice to any new or experienced owner. You |
| good breeder wants to make sure you have a | | | | should discuss with your prospective breeder any of |
| positive experience in owning the dog so they will | | | | these conditions to see if you are dealing with a |
| make themselves available for consultation or | | | | reputable breeder or not. A reputable breeder will |
| whenever you have a question at all. If the breeder | | | | offer to take the dog back at any point in its life if |
| you are dealing with is not very accessible and seems | | | | you can no longer care for it, with no cash refund. |
| unable or unwilling to answer questions then you may | | | | That is something you do not get from a shady |
| want to pick a different Shih Tzu breeder to deal | | | | breeder. |