Article Advise

submitted: Jul 29th 2008 | by: RebeccaSimpson | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 528 | |

Once you have made the decision to bring a Shih Tzu into your family you are making a pretty important decision. You want to treat every step of the way like its own important decision and that is especially true of the Shih Tzu breeder you choose. Good Shih Tzu breeders are hard to find but definitely worth the search. You don't want to buy a pet from someone who only looks at them as merchandise and inventory, you want someone that cares about pets as much as you do.

Finding the right Shih Tzu breeder takes a lot of time and a lot of patience. You don't want to settle on the first one you meet and a good breeder knows that a good owner will do their homework before buying a dog. So you aren't hurting a good breeder's feelings by acting responsibly. If in your travels you see any animal cruelty by any breeders be sure to report it to the proper authorities right away.

A good and reputable Shih Tzu breeder makes all of their information very public and wants you to know they have nothing to hide. One of the ways they do this is they join the national breeder registries as a sign of good business. The gold standard for breeding registries is the National Kennel Club but check and see if your breeder is listed with any registry at all. They will tell you if they are and always check it out for yourself on the Internet.

The local authorities can tell you if the breeder you are considering has ever had any problems with the law regarding their business practices. You want this information and many people neglect to ask for it so be sure to ask the authorities about the breeder you are considering so you do not make a terrible mistake.

You can find out the real story on that breeder by asking the local auhortities if a particular breeder has any history of shady dealings or if they have ever been in trouble because of their breeding practices. This is very important.

You can always get good pet advice from a vet. If you do not have a vet, and you plan on visiting Shih Tzu breeders and getting a new dog, then the process of choosing a breeder is the perfect time for establishing a relationship with a new vet.

The vet will give you advice based on the health and well being of your new pet and that is the kind of valuable, objective, and professional advice you need to make your choice.

It is very important that you feel comfortable and trust the breeder that you select, so talk to all of them to get a feel for how you two will interact. Your breeder will be in your life as long as your dog is so you want to be sure that it is someone you know you can talk to. Finding the right Shih Tzu breeder is a difficult but important decision so take your time and make sure you find the right one.

About the Author

Rebecca Simpson is an avid lover of the Shih Tzu and owns a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Shih Tzu. Among other topics at this website, you will find out more about Shih Tzu Breeding plus a whole lot more.

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