Where to Adopt A Shih Tzu From?
There are many places you could possibly get a Shih Tzu from, and each has advantages and disadvantages. If you want a show quality Shih Tzu the best place is to get one from a responsible breeder. Buying a dog from a breeder is a lot more expensive because they are registered that they are purebred dogs. Often times with breeders though is you have to wait until they have a litter available before you can even get a Shih Tzu, which could mean long waiting periods. Another place you could adopt a Shih Tzu from is a pet store. Pet stores are not as expensive as breeders, but the quality you will be getting is much less, and also the odds that you will be adopting a puppy that is less than healthy increases. Pet stores are not very selective in the quality of dogs they sell, and you also don’t know the history of the dogs. You don’t know where they came from or if they are even pure breeds. Classified ads is another great option to find local Shih Tzu in your area. These are often great
