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submitted: Jul 29th 2008 | by: RebeccaSimpson | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 517 | |

A Shih Tzu breeder spends a great deal of their time answering questions and getting information out to owners and they do it gladly because it is part of their job. Take the time you have with your breeder to ask them questions you may have and be certain to ask them while you are talking to them face to face. You can gauge a person's personality by the way they talk to you so keep the questions professional and make your own judgment on the breeder's personality based on how they interact with you.

You want to know about your breeder and their profession because you are about to invest a lot of money in a new pet and you will be maintaining a relationship with them. Ask them how long they have been in business and why they chose to be a Shih Tzu breeder. Ask them what national breeder registry they belong to and why they decided to join that particular registry. You may also want to ask them how they feel about the dogs they release to owners everyday after raising the dogs for seven weeks. Get to know your breeder a little when you get the chance.

You may also want to take the time to ask your breeder questions about their business after the sale. Most reputable breeders are going to offer you free pet insurance after you buy your puppy and if they do then ask them about the insurance and make sure you understand how it all works. If they do not offer you insurance then question that because it is something they get for free from insurance companies so they should be passing it on to you.

When it is time to take your Shih Tzu home your Shih Tzu breeder will have a lot of care and feeding information for you to look over and you have to completely understand it for the health of your dog. If you do not understand something then ask your breeder about it because they know how important it is for you to completely understand the responsibilities that come along with your new Shih Tzu puppy.

It may be a difficult question to ask but many reputable breeders have a policy where they will take the Shih Tzu back if you cannot care for it or no longer want it.

Your breeder should have a policy about taking the Shih Tzu back if you cannot care for it anymore or simply do not want it. They will not refund your money but they would rather see you give it back to them so it has a chance at a new home rather than abandoning it.

A new dog always means a lot of questions so don't be afraid to ask, because your Shih Tzu breeder is fully ready to answer them.

But never be shy about asking questions, as this is the life of your dog you are considering and the happiness of you and your family. No one minds taking some time to answer those questions.

About the Author

About the author: Rebecca Simpson is an avid lover of the Shih Tzu and has a popular website that can teach you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Shih Tzu. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Shih Tzu Breeders plus a whole lot more.

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