Choosing
Shih Tzu Puppies is Not as Easy as It Looks
When it comes to choosing a Shih Tzu puppy there are a lot of
factors that should guide you. Contrary to popular belief, you
should not let the puppy choose you; instead, you should 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 the puppy chooses you it is indeed lovely however, this
does not mean that the puppy is the best for you. This usually
means that the puppy is very independent, and most of the times
could be difficult to train. To be fair, it does sometimes mean
that the puppy is over friendly and you could be happy with it.
However, most often than not, you will end up with the brashest
puppy which will prove a real handful.
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
Shih Tzu puppy a thing that the breeder will advise as well.
Tell Tale 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 Shih Tzu 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. The same goes if
you see the Shih Tzu puppies put their tails in between their
legs when they see you. The Shih Tzu is not a fearful dog and
if the puppies behave this way, either they are mixed or there
is some problem somewhere along the line. Remember shy dogs are
usually dangerous because they are liable to snap at people 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.
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