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Some pet owners with a lot of loving heart but on a limited budget may want to buy a Shih Tzu for sale, but on a lower price mark. That, right there, is a risk, since puppy mills abound. There are many Shih Tzu breeders motivated by profit and may not be too concerned about breeding unhealthy puppies. The results are unhealthy litters, dubious bloodlines, and probably faked schedules of deworming schedules and inoculations.

You could probably get a puppy or an adult dog from these breeders, and you’ll be handed over the alleged breed you want, and even for a good deal. A deal too good to be true is probably too good to be true - that bloodline story the breeder will tell you is probably a lie. If you’re looking for a discount from a breeder, you had first be seeking a legit breeder.

The reputable ones are almost always connected with or a member of breeding clubs. Being members of such clubs allows you to dig up references, for a background check. Unless he wants to be suspected of being a shady puppy mill merchant, a breeder will offer to show you his references and participation in dog shows; he will want to avoid sending the impression that he’s a puppy mill merchant.

Here’s a tip right out of the social networking age - send out word to your contacts and friends online that you’re looking for Shih Tzu for sale. You most likely have a Facebook account, and if not, you probably have instant messenger accounts. All you need to do is change your status to indicate that you’re looking to buy Shih Tzu. You can say the same thing on your instant messenger status, like on Skype. Don’t underestimate your friend-grapevine. You could always get luck - one of your friends could be selling his dog or pups, or he might know a friend who is a breeder himself.

If you’re not looking for puppies of a legit bloodline, or if you’re not looking for puppies at all, it’s recommended to adopt a Shih Tzu from an animal rescue group. Since most animal shelters take in and take care of orphaned dogs, most them the victim of neglect, then it’s not likely you’ll find many puppies here. You will be extensively interviewed by the animal rescue staff, and that’s a good thing - they want to make sure they can find a good home for these dogs; you’l be asked about your readiness and experience in taking care of Shih Tzu, since this breed is costly and time consuming to take care of.

Besides the obvious difference in money to shell out - adopting costs considerably less than buying pups or adult ones from a breeder - you can be sure the staff at the rescue will be able to brief you about the Shih Tzu’s particular behavioral tendencies and whatever health problems it has.

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