I really really want a shih tzu but i cant find any cheap ones on sale does anyone know any cheap shih tzu puppies for sale in london HELP !?
Cheap dogs are a no no I have purchased 4 shih tzus I will be getting another in the next year or two. If you can not afford a quality shih tzu I recommend a reputable breeder they have quality puppies many do not charge much as a back yard breeder or mill. Some breeders will do payment plans. My breed mentor sells puppies the cheapest ones on a pet contract cost 1,000.00 show a 2,000.00-5,000.00 some more some are less. But she has many return clients if you just save money get a quality puppy you won’t end up in tears with a sick puppy. Contact the local breed club and can give you some names of breeders in your area with puppies.
Shih Tzus are prone to:
Reverse Sneezing
Patellar Luxation
Stenotic Nares
Cleft Palate
Umbilical Hernia
Bleeding Disorders
Renal Cortical Hypoplasia
Harderian Gland Prolapse (Cherry eye)
Hypothyroidism
General Respiratory Problems
Intervertebral Disk Disease - Back Problem
Some of these conditions are genetic so find a good breeder that dose health testing on the parents.
http://www.gopetsamerica.com/shih-tzu/shih-tzu-health-problems.aspx
http://www.theshihtzuclub.co.uk/breedstandard.htm
http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/acbr/display.aspx?id=2843596
http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/acbr/Default.aspx?breed=Shih+Tzu
If you find a "cheap" one, it’s been stolen.
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you can go on http://www.kijiji.ca and choose london and see if anyone is selling shih tzu’s and if you find one, call the person ask if its negotiable.
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http://www.kijiji.ca
Why don’t you try a rescue: http://www.theshihtzuclub.co.uk/rescue.htm
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Try looking into a rescue organization. They usually have adults and sometimes puppies for adoption and they do not ask high adoption fees.
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Cheap dogs are a no no I have purchased 4 shih tzus I will be getting another in the next year or two. If you can not afford a quality shih tzu I recommend a reputable breeder they have quality puppies many do not charge much as a back yard breeder or mill. Some breeders will do payment plans. My breed mentor sells puppies the cheapest ones on a pet contract cost 1,000.00 show a 2,000.00-5,000.00 some more some are less. But she has many return clients if you just save money get a quality puppy you won’t end up in tears with a sick puppy. Contact the local breed club and can give you some names of breeders in your area with puppies.
Shih Tzus are prone to:
Reverse Sneezing
Patellar Luxation
Stenotic Nares
Cleft Palate
Umbilical Hernia
Bleeding Disorders
Renal Cortical Hypoplasia
Harderian Gland Prolapse (Cherry eye)
Hypothyroidism
General Respiratory Problems
Intervertebral Disk Disease - Back Problem
Some of these conditions are genetic so find a good breeder that dose health testing on the parents.
http://www.gopetsamerica.com/shih-tzu/shih-tzu-health-problems.aspx
http://www.theshihtzuclub.co.uk/breedstandard.htm
http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/acbr/display.aspx?id=2843596
http://www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/services/public/acbr/Default.aspx?breed=Shih+Tzu
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Owner of 4 shih tzus and 2 yorkshire terriers
If you can only afford a cheap puppy, how are you going to afford microchipping, food, injections, insurance, toys, coats etc?
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Cheap mean either badly breed which would probably cost you alot more in vet bills and heartache or a scan. You need to pay a fair price for a good quality puppy. Or you can reacue one . Have you try local dog rescue like battersea or you could adopt form a breed rescue. Most breeds have there own resuce clubs and if you go to the kennel club site they should have a list of breed rescues that could help. And if they are local to you still contact them as they usually know of others .
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