1Gracey'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire (34mi)
2Beauty & Lara's ideal home Meet Beauty & Lara, Beauty is an 11 and a half year old Affenpinscher/Shih Tzu cross and Lara is a ten year old Lhasa Apso/Shih Tzu cross. These sweet and cuddly girls are pretty spritely despite their year. They like a sniffy stroll in the woods before snuggling up on the sofa for snuggly snooze, they are the definition of lapdogs and will climb
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Chestfield, Kent (53mi)
2Wilfred'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Uxbridge, London (55mi)
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Belle's ideal home Belle is a seven year old Maltese x Shih Tzu who would suit a home in a quieter residential neighbourhood with a secure garden. Due to her sensitivity to noise, flat living or busy main roads would not be ideal for her, and she is likely to feel more relaxed in a calmer environment. She can live with children aged ten and over who are used to lively Dogs, as
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (17mi)
1Rubble'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.
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Uxbridge, London (55mi)
3Wallace's ideal home Wallace is a one-year-old Shih Tzu who is looking for a calm, understanding home where he can continue to build his confidence at his own pace. He is best suited to a smaller residential area, preferably with a garden to support his toilet training and daily routine. Wallace needs to be the only dog in the home, as he can be overwhelmed around other Dogs,
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (17mi)
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2Stuart'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (147mi)
3Gizmo'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.
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (124mi)
3Teddy's ideal home Teddy is a friendly boy who is going to make a wonderful companion. He has a good history around kids and would be able to live with secondary school children. Teddy would like to be the only dog in the home. He's no trouble but just a bit avoidant and needs to build his confidence around other Dogs. While we have no history of Teddy around cats, he does
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (124mi)
3Diggy's ideal home Diggy is looking for an adult only home who will be around most of the day to give him plenty of cuddles! He enjoys the company of other Dogs but doesn’t seek much interaction, so would be better as the only pet in his new home. Diggy can live in any area & would love adopters who are understanding of his more worried side. Could you be Diggy's perfect
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire (146mi)
3Nancy's ideal home Nancy is a 7 year old Shih Tzu who would love a calm and loving home where she can soak up plenty of attention. She gets on well with other Dogs, but she’d prefer to live with humans only so she can enjoy being the star of the show. If you have time for lots of fuss, gentle play, and companionship, you may be just who she’s looking for. Could you be
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Mid Glamorgan, Wales (116mi)
3Oscar's ideal home Oscar is a dapper older gentleman who is looking for his forever home. He is looking to be the only dog in the house as he does like his own space. He can live with children 11 + and is looking for a quiet home where he can retire. Oscar is looking for a low level exercise household who will take him out for a nice calm quiet walk where he can have a nice
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (147mi)
3Toby's ideal home Toby is a gorgeous 4 year old Shih Tzu with a happy, friendly personality and a big love for his toys, he is a wonderful little lad who enjoys life and brings a lot of joy wherever he goes. Toby could live with children aged 11 years and over and could live with another dog, preferably one of a similar size as he feels more comfortable with Dogs like himself.
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (127mi)
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.
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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.
Shih Tzus are a popular dog breed known for their appearance, temperament and suitability for a range of homes. If you are considering this breed, it is worth understanding their typical characteristics, exercise needs, grooming requirements and breeder standards before contacting sellers.
If you are looking for a Shih Tzu, you can browse current classified listings on our site and read more about the breed before contacting sellers. New to owning a Shih Tzu? Be sure to check out our Shih Tzu Buyers Guide plus more information on What should be in a Shih Tzu puppy starter pack. You can also learn more about the breed in our Shih Tzu Breed Guide.