Shih Tzu Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Derby, Derbyshire

23 Shih Tzu Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Derby, Derbyshire

Find 23 Shih Tzu dogs for adoption in Derby, including rescue and rehoming listings from shelters, breeders and private owners.

This page helps you compare Shih Tzu dogs available for adoption in and around Derby, whether you are looking for a puppy, an adult dog, or a Shih Tzu ready for a new home.

Before enquiring, check each dog's age, temperament, background and rehoming requirements so you can choose a Shih Tzu that suits your home, lifestyle and experience.

New to adoption? Read our buying checklist and Shih Tzu breed information to help you prepare before contacting a seller or rescue.

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    Peter

    2 hours ago
    • 8 Years Old

    Peter's ideal home Peter is an 8-year-old Jack Russell x Shih Tzu with a calm nature who enjoys gentle walks and taking in all the exciting smells around him. He loves exploring new places at his own pace and is happiest when he can have a good sniff and enjoy the world around him. Peter is friendly with new people, although he can be a little shy at first, but once he feels

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex  (124mi)

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    Risotto

    21 hours ago
    • 8 Months Old

    Risotto's ideal home Risotto and his friends are looking for understanding homes that can offer them the right environment to continue building their confidence. Due to their sensitive nature and limited early experiences, they would greatly benefit from a home with access to a private garden or a quiet, secure outdoor space where they can explore safely at their own pace.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks  (105mi)

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    Charlie

    3 days ago
    • 9 Years Old

    Charlie's ideal home Charlie is a sweet 9-year-old Shih Tzu. He is fine with Dogs out and about, but he is looking for a calm and peaceful retirement home, so would prefer to be the only dog. He could live with sensible high school children who are happy to give him space as he is quite independent and not your typical ‘lap dog’. Charlie is fully housetrained and is happy

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire  (145mi)

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    Salad

    1 week ago
    • 1 Year Old

    Salad's ideal home Meet Salad, our sweet 1 year old Poodle x Shih Tzu. This gorgeous boy is a typical young lad with plenty of energy and love to give. He can live with another dog in the home pending a successful meet at our centre and children as young as 8 years old. He can be a bit boisterous in his play and can puppy mouth, so all children in the home should be confident

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan  (123mi)

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    Benji

    3 weeks ago
    • 13 Years Old

    Benji's ideal home Benji can live with calm Dogs and children of high school age. He is house trained and could be left alone for an hour or two once settled into his home. He will need regular coat care and trips to the groomers so please consider this extra cost. Could you be Benji's perfect match? Benji is a super older chap and shows no signs of slowing down just yet

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside  (72mi)

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    Malik

    3 weeks ago
    • 7 Years Old

    Malik's ideal home Meet Malik our 7yr old Shihtzu cross who has come into our care as a stray. He is suitable to live with secondary aged children and a calm dog, pending a successful mix in centre prior to adoption. While we have no history of him living with cats, Malik could potentially do so, pending a successful scent swap and gradual introductions. Could you be Malik's

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire  (60mi)

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    George

    3 weeks ago
    • 10 Years Old

    George's ideal home George can live with quiet Dogs and children of high school age. He is house trained and can be left alone for a couple of hours once he's settled. Could you be George's perfect match? George is an easy going little chap who has settled well into centre life. He's an older boy and on his last tooth, but he still enjoys a potter about and has been very good

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside  (72mi)

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    Blaze

    • 10 Years Old

    Blaze's ideal home Blaze can live with a suitable dog and children of high school age. He is house and crate trained and can be left alone for a short while, an hour or two. Blaze has a few mostly age related health conditions including, arthritis, spondylosis and yeast infections in his ears. He also has hip dysplasia, and some skin and dry eye conditions and he requires

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside  (72mi)

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    Jorge

    • 8 Years Old

    Jorge's ideal home Jorge is an independent lad looking for a new home after the loss of his previous owner. He isn't one for younger children but is fine to live with secondary school aged children. He can also share his home with other Dogs of a similar size and calm temperament. This would be pending a successful mix in centre prior to adoption. Although we have no history

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire  (60mi)

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    Alfie

    • 10 Years Old

    Alfie's ideal home Alfie is looking for a home with his pal Fudge. They can live with children of high school age but not other pets as Alfie as rather avoidant of other Dogs. Both Dogs are house trained and can be left alone for a couple of hours. Please consider the grooming costs for two Dogs if thinking of adoption. Could you be Alfie's perfect match? 10-year-old Alfie is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside  (72mi)

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    Fudge

    • 12 Years Old

    Fudge's ideal home Fudge is looking for a home with her pal Alfie. They can live with children of high school age but not other pets as Alfie as rather avoidant of other Dogs. Both Dogs are house trained and can be left alone for a couple of hours. Fudge may have some osteoarthritis but is not on any pain medication as of yet. Please consider the grooming costs for two Dogs if

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside  (72mi)

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    Milo

    • 10 Years Old

    Milo's ideal home Milo 10 year old Shih Tzu is looking for a home with his best friend Max a 10 year old Jack Russell. They would love a home together as the only Dogs in the home. They will need a cat free home and any small furries to be kept separate. They can live with secondary aged children and happy to be left for a couple of hours once settled. They will need a home

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester  (50mi)

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    Milo

    • 2 Years Old

    Milo's ideal home Milo can live with cats and children over the age of six, but he will need to be the only dog at home. He's house trained and can be left alone for a couple of hours once he's settled in. Could you be Milo's perfect match? Milo is a little cutie who needs a home through no fault of his own. He's great with kids and has lived with cats before but he's not a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside  (72mi)

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    Trixie

    • 10 Years Old

    Trixie's ideal home Trixie is an adorable senior girl who is on the look out for a retirement sofa to call her own! Although around 10 years old, Trixie has a lot of fun and play time left to give so would like a family where she can still get out and about and sniff, have the occasional zoomies and lots of toys to play with. Trixie could live with another calm and primary

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales  (118mi)

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    Gracey

    • 1 Year Old

    Gracey's ideal home Gracey is an incredibly sweet, affectionate and loving 1 year old Shih Tzu. While she absolutely loves getting attention from the people she is close to, it can take a bit of time for her to feel comfortable and would prefer to be in an adult only household, or one with sensible high school age children. Gracey would love a quieter home where she could

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire  (145mi)

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    Wilfred

    • 1 Year Old

    Wilfred's ideal home Wilfred is on the search for his forever home! Wilfred is a fun little dog who enjoys going for shorter walks rather than big, long adventures and then back home for a snooze! Wilfred could live with a well-matched dog. He has no known history of living with other animals such as cats, small furries or livestock. He could live with children 6+ and happily

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London  (104mi)

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    Stuart

    • 10 Years Old

    Stuart's ideal home Meet Stuart, our handsome 10 year old Shih Tzu X. Stuart is a sweet older gentleman looking for a quiet retirement home with a loving family. He does sometimes like his alone time, curled up on a soft bed or sofa cushion and for this reason would prefer to live in a home without another dog and where all children are 14+ so he isn't disturbed when he's

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan  (123mi)

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    Gizmo

    • 11 Years Old

    Gizmo's ideal home Gizmo is a sassy Shihtzu who is on the search for her new family at 11 years old. She isn't one for young children but could live with sensible secondary aged children. Gizmo has previously lived with other Dogs and could do so again, pending a successful mix at the centre. Being a mature lady, she will prefer Dogs that have a similar laidback temperament.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire  (60mi)

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    Bantry

    • 7 Years Old

    Bantry's ideal home Bantry will need to be the only pet at home although he can walk with other Dogs. He can live with children aged 10 and over. We have little knowledge of his background and cannot guarantee that he is house trained or used to spending time alone. Could you be Bantry's perfect match? Bantry is an amiable little fella who has settled well into centre life. He

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside  (72mi)

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    Rubble

    • 3 Years Old

    Rubble's ideal home Rubble is on the search for his forever home! He would like a home that can continue his basic training and open his eyes up to the world. He is a friendly dog and could live with children 8+ providing they learn to read his body language. He is happy to have visitors. Rubble likes having calm walking friends, but would like to be the only dog in the home.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London  (104mi)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Adopting a Shih Tzu usually involves completing an application form, meeting the dog in person, and agreeing to any checks or requirements set by the current owner or rescue organisation. This helps ensure the Shih Tzu is matched with the right home.

  • Before adopting a Shih Tzu, consider the breed's exercise needs, grooming requirements, and temperament. Understanding the typical traits of a Shih Tzu can help you decide if it's the right fit for your lifestyle.

  • Browse the listings on this page to see Shih Tzu dogs currently available for adoption. You can filter by location to find Shih Tzus closer to you, making it easier to arrange a visit and meet the dog in person.

  • Many rescues and private owners charge an adoption fee. This fee often covers vaccinations, microchipping, and sometimes neutering, helping to ensure the dog is healthy and ready for a new home.

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