Welcome Shihtzumumtobe

Hallo and to the forum from me and the crew

Welcome!!!

from us

welcome!

Welcome for me and the crew

Hi ! I'm getting my little one in june. She(well if there is a girl in the litter) is still in her mum's belly right now hehe.
It will be my first time owning one so I'm very excited about it! Been researching like mad and playing with friend's dogs and just love them.

Hi Leanne how exciting, is this your first shih-tzu aswell?

Much props to you for researching the dog before wanting to buy a Shiddie.

Yes, it will be my first shih tzu but not my first dog.
Always had cross/mutt rescue dogs before.
Thanks PL, Do a lot of people not research their choosen breed? I would think it's a must!

You will be surprised how many people dont and dont even know the first thing about puppies either, so sad.

From me too, Nyss is so happy to have a fellow Scott here

Make sure you keep us all updated, glad you took the time to look into the breed sadly many people dont

Oh dear......I've hit a dilemma.
I have found my breeder's bebo (UK social networking site) and I don't like what I see, it looks to me like a byb :S
I have only emailed and chatted on the phone with her so far and she seemed like fine but it was basic getting to know each other, I was planning on asking questions once the litter was born.
I feel I have made a mistake and I have seen the sire's bebo page and he looks quite...scruffy not a typical stud dog in my view anyway....I'm scared now that she is just a byb and will not have done the relevant health checks and is just out to make money.
Like I said I'm all very new to buying pedigree dog so from what I have researched this is setting off alarm bells :S

I say trust your instints and stay away. We have a list on here that might be able to help point you in the right position. I wish there was more people like you out there.
Dont give up your special baby will be out there somewhere.

This was posted by Lucy, a member.
The 1st port of call would be breed clubs.
In the UK these are:
The Shih Tzu Club
http://www.theshihtzuclub.co.uk

Manchu Shih Tzu Society
http://www.manchushihtzusociety.co.uk

Shih Tzu Club of Scotland
http://www.shihtzuclubscotland.co.uk

Northern Counties Shih Tzu Club
http://www.ncshihtzuclub.co.uk

Shih Tzu Club of South Wales & Western Counties
http://www.walesandweststc.co.uk


Most of the Breed Clubs have Facebook pages as well now.

They can be found at these links

Shih Tzu Club

Manchu Shih Tzu
Society

Northern Counties
Shih Tzu Club

Shih Tzu Club of
South Wales & Western Counties

Hi from us to Leanne

for doing all the right things Leanne

Where did you first here of the breeder you were thinking of buying from??

Is she an accredited breeder ??you can check that out with the Kennel Club

There is a section on here "Find A Puppy Or Breeder" which will go a long way in helping you make the right choices and ask the right questions

A responsible breeder will not mind how many questions you ask and would expect someone new to the breed to want a full rundown on all aspects of owning of shiddie

Jules has posted all the good sources of finding a good puppy from a good breeder above for you

The shihtzu club have a puppy co-ordinator who would help you find a good breeder or litter in your area

Good luck and like the others have said many people do not research the breed be forehand just see a shiddie in a long flowing coat and think it gets like that all on it's own or a little one in a puppy cut and then find out that has to be clipped in to shape every 12 weeks or so.

So many people do not realize how much grooming is involved with this delightful breed of fur baby but in all honesty every minute is worth it.

Please keep us up to date on how your search pans out

Hi Leanne

I would stasy clear of that sort of breeder, there are many good breeders out there, and I am sure there are some near you to.

Its far better to wait and buy a dog from a caring breeder than from a BYB, in my book.

Where abouts in the country do you live ?
Jules has posted some good places to start also we do have a puppy co-ordinator

Hope you get a lovely healthy shih tzu puppy

Leanne is from Scotland Maggie

Thanks Dotes

If you like Leanne I can PM you some breeders there you might have to wait but they are good honest breeders

from us too
As the saying goes.....' All things come to those who wait'
I hope its not too long before you find your furbaby

Hi thanks everyone. I found her on a pet selling website which I now realise is a mistake, she stated she was registered I asked what with and she said DLRC? I thought that was a puppy mill club?
Well anyway, although I'm quite sad I have decided to look elsewhere, better safe than sorry. I have registered with champdogs and the KC puppy finder and will just keep searching.
On the bebo page the stud looks shaved...personally I don't like this look, I mean if you can't be bothered with the daily brushing why bother with this breed?!

That would be great MaggieF as I've heard recommendations are the best route! I don't mind waiting, at least that way I can be even more prepared (well as much as you can be for a little pup!) and I live in Ayrshire, Scotland.
Travelling won't be a promlem either but not too far, for the puppy's sake. Doubt it will enjoy a ten hour drive hehe.
Thanks everyone xxx

Leanne you must keep us updated, we all get just aas excited when someone gets a new puppy. Hopefully the address Maggie sends you will turn up something.

DLRC

Dog Lovers Registration Club

It's perfectly legit and is used by people who can't register for one reason or another with the Kennel Club

I am sure Maggie will PM you numbers of good breeders your way when she is on next hopefully one of them will either have pups now or litters on the way

I will Julie. Its a shame my search is back on but paitence is a virtue I guess!
Sandra: Ah right, well I'll wait for a KC breeder anyway.

Just send Maggie a PM and then she will know you are intetested Leanne and getb the info to you asap