Hey from Teeka the Shih.

Hiya everyone!!
I'm new here and I'm about 2 weeks from getting my first Shih Tzu, Teeka.
She's beautiful

Hi and welcome to the forum, lovely to have you here...gosh i bet your so excited so is Teeka the one in the pic

Cant wait to hear all about her

Yes, she is!!
Shes soooooo sweet.

Hi and welcome! She's very pretty. So you must be excited then.. tell us everything!!!

Hmm.. Well as you can see, she has a little black face, and she's got a fawn body. She's the sweetest little thing, but I havn't met her yet. She lives all the way in Pinjarra! Oh no!!
But we're getting her soon, so I can't wait! She's too beautiful. My grandma thinks she's something from outerspace!!!
Lets gang up on her, Shihfans!

she look so cheekie and soooo cute :fuzzyhug:

Bet you cant wait to get her

Maggie

Well i hope it all goes well for you Keep us updated

Thanks guys!!!!

your welcome

Hi and from me too! Teeka is absolutely stunning! Can't wait to hear all about her once you get her home!

from me and the crew a new baby how exciting.

Hello there and from Julie, Phoebe & Sophia, how exciting a new puppy they are simply the best.
:cheer1: :cheer1: :cheer1: :cheer1: :cheer1:

hello and welcome!

Heres a pic of her full body colouring.
She looks to have a wiry coat, so I'm not sure if she's a cross? :S

She may be yes, have you asked the breeder for more info?

o what a sweetie, you must be so excited, you could ask the breeder if she is a cross

TBH She does look like a cross to me, hope you dont mind me saying that but her coat just isnt what a shih tzu's coat would be like...What ever she is im sure you will love her to bits The breeder should be honest with you

I actually just found out she's riddled with worms , we got her yesterday and took her to the vets, we just do not have the money to get her treated so we gave her back to the breeder.
It's horrible.. so now I'm looking for other puppies

I'm thinking of a Bichon x Maltese as that was my old dog, but I want a Shih Tzu, too.

Im so sorry this happened but if she only had worms then its not that expensive to treat, I really hope the breeder gets her sorted !!!

How bad was the worms and what treatment would she have needed as all puppies need worming anyway

Shes 10 weeks.. I really want her back what should I do?
-Edit
She's not been wormed once.

I don't think you should take her back. The breeder is obviously not trustworthy if he hasn't even told you the breed.. and has negelcted to worm her, who knows what else.

I think you should speak to your Kennel Club and get a list of breeders that are trustworthy and then speak to those and see what litters are available. Also, save up some money so you have some behind you to cover worming, vaccination fees and any other unanticipated medical conditions.

You will need to check that the breeder is worming the puppies every 2 weeks up and you will need to carry on this process until they are 12 weeks old, then monthly until they are 6 months and then quarterly thereafter. This is SO important.

Here is the link for your Kennel Club:

http://www.ankc.org.au/home/default.asp

Also, if your heart is set on a shih tzu.. speak to the breed club for a list of breeders also:

http://www.geocities.com/stcv/

Please keep us updated.

Well TBH you need to decide what your doing, this puppy needs a loving stable home and if you say you cant afford to treat her then it wouldnt be wise to take her back, The breeder should be sorting her out and paying for any treatment she needs, but saying that without knowing all the facts and going on what you have said so far then this breeder disgusts me !!!!!

Okay, I've decided to keep well away from the breeder.. Does anyone know about Bichons or have them? I know its the wrong forum.

No I don't I'm afraid.. speak to the breed clubs for more information and do some research on the net, books etc. and decide which breed is for you first.