When it comes to choosing a Shih Tzu puppy there are a lot of factors that should guide you.
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.
If you are sure they are purebred, you must know that both the genders are equally friendly and easy to raise.
When it comes to the gender of these dogs, whatever preference you may have regarding the type of dog you want will be okay.
It does not mean that the puppy is the best for you if it chooses you, it is just a confirmation of their friendly nature.
This usually means that the puppy is very independent, and most of the times 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.
The main thing to remember is that a puppy can 'choose' you and still not be the right puppy.
The breeder will as well advise you to take your time and evaluate carefully each of the shih tzu puppies.
What Are The Signs of a Good Puppy Look carefully at the whole litter - if you see that the puppies run away from you then this is not the right type of dog for you.
Remember, the breed is basically a friendly dog, even if they do not come forward, they should never run away from you unless you are too menacing or making fearful noises.
If you see the Shih Tzu puppies putting their tails in between their legs when they see you, give up to them.
This sign of fear shows that those puppies are not from a pure breed of Shih Tzu dogs, because these dogs are not at all fearful.
A brave dog won't hesitate to bark as to defend his master, but a fearful one is liable to bite those people or animals that scared it.
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.
It is their need to know, but without any fear.
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 acts bossy while the youngest might be too soft or too weak.
The best pets for you and your family are the happy, confident and alert puppies that will became reliable dogs.
You should run through a checklist of what will be needed to take care of the Shih Tzu puppy before taking your choice at home.
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.
If you are sure they are purebred, you must know that both the genders are equally friendly and easy to raise.
When it comes to the gender of these dogs, whatever preference you may have regarding the type of dog you want will be okay.
It does not mean that the puppy is the best for you if it chooses you, it is just a confirmation of their friendly nature.
This usually means that the puppy is very independent, and most of the times 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.
The main thing to remember is that a puppy can 'choose' you and still not be the right puppy.
The breeder will as well advise you to take your time and evaluate carefully each of the shih tzu puppies.
What Are The Signs of a Good Puppy Look carefully at the whole litter - if you see that the puppies run away from you then this is not the right type of dog for you.
Remember, the breed is basically a friendly dog, even if they do not come forward, they should never run away from you unless you are too menacing or making fearful noises.
If you see the Shih Tzu puppies putting their tails in between their legs when they see you, give up to them.
This sign of fear shows that those puppies are not from a pure breed of Shih Tzu dogs, because these dogs are not at all fearful.
A brave dog won't hesitate to bark as to defend his master, but a fearful one is liable to bite those people or animals that scared it.
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.
It is their need to know, but without any fear.
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 acts bossy while the youngest might be too soft or too weak.
The best pets for you and your family are the happy, confident and alert puppies that will became reliable dogs.
You should run through a checklist of what will be needed to take care of the Shih Tzu puppy before taking your choice at home.
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