What Are The Signs of a Good Shih Tzu Puppy

Choosing a Shih Tzu puppy as a pet to fit with you and the other members of your family is not a very easy to do job, but implies taking into account a large number of factors that may determine your decision. People usually say that the best pet for you is the puppy that chooses you, but puppies are attracted to many people, so it is better to make your choice based on careful observation and inspection of the litter.

One thing that you will not need to worry about is whether to have a male or female Shih Tzu puppy. Both the genders are equally friendly and easy to raise, provided they are indeed purebred. Hence, your personal preference regarding what type of dog you want will be okay here.

When a puppy chooses you, this means it feels you are a good man, but not that it will be the best puppy for you. The puppy choosing the owner is usually an independent one, and it could be difficult to train. On the other hand, it also could mean that the puppy is over friendly and you will be very happy with it as your pet. Don't spoil him even if you love him very much, because you will end up with the brashest puppy of all.

Hence, keep in mind that a puppy can 'choose' you and still not be the right puppy; while the puppy, which suits you best, may not be as assertive. Take your time and evaluate carefully each of the shih tzu puppies - a thing that the breeder will advise as well.

Tell Tale Signs of a Good Puppy

When you are visiting the breeder's facility to see the puppies, notice those who run away from you, because they don' fit your choice. As the Shih Tzu are basically friendly dogs, they should never run away from you if you are not acting in a too menacing way or are making fearful noises to scare them. If you see the Shih Tzu puppies putting their tails in between their legs when they see you, give up to them. This is a sign of fear, and it is not characteristic for a Shih Tzu dog of a pure breed, they must have sometimes been mixed. Fearful dogs are usually dangerous, because they can bite people, animals or things that scare them.

If the litter is indeed of pure breed Shih Tzu - then the shih tzu puppies will definitely try to find out who you are by sniffing at you with eager yet restrained curiosity. There will be no fear - just need to know behavior.

The best bet in any litter - not only of Shih Tzu puppies but also for any type of dogs - is to choose one of the middle born pups. The elder of the litter will usually have a bossy demeanor while the youngest might be either too soft or too weak. The puppy you should choose should be happy, confident and alert. Once you have chosen your puppy, you will have to run through a checklist of what will be needed for the Shih Tzu puppy care.


Carefully evaluate each of the shih tzu puppies you like. The Shih Tzu is not a fearful dog. The shih tzu puppies will definitely try to find out who you.

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