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How To Tell Bad Shih Tzu Breeders

By Rebecca Simpson

You and your family have talked it over and it is time to add a new member to your family. Everyone wants a Shih Tzu and now it is up to you to find the right way to get a good dog for you and your family.

You are going to need to find a good Shih Tzu breeder and this first step is one of the most important steps in the process. Finding the right breeder can make your experience in owning the dog that much better.

Your first stop should be the National Kennel Club or any other national breeder registry that you can usually find on the Internet. These registries will point you to only the most reputable breeders in your area and also give you some information about how they do business and what you can expect. If you cannot find a particular breeder in a national registry then they may not be someone you want to get a dog from.

The relationship between you and your Shih Tzu breeder extends way beyond the transaction itself. A good breeder wants to make sure you have a positive experience in owning the dog so they will make themselves available for consultation or whenever you have a question at all.

If you are having a difficult time getting a hold of a particular breeder, or they don't seem too anxious to answer questions, then you may need to move on to a different breeder before you make a mistake.

It is the job of a breeder to make sure that when you take your dog home you have complete and detailed care and feeding instructions so you know exactly what and when to feed your new dog. Most breeders will also send you home with a sample of food for your dog so you know what to feed it for proper health through its life.

When you get ready to take your new dog home from the Shih Tzu breeder the reputable breeder will offer you free pet insurance for a six week period after you leave their property. They get it as a free incentive from insurance companies and the hope of the insurance company is that you will want to continue coverage. Free pet insurance is not something a shady breeder can offer or will offer.

There are so many ways to tell if you are dealing with a fake Shih Tzu breeder or not and you should take the time to use them all to find out for sure. There is one more thing a real and reputable breeder will do for you that a shady one will not. A reputable breeder will offer to take your dog back, with no refund, if you ever decide you do not want it anymore or cannot have it. A real breeder is very interested in the health and well being of the dog.

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