3Trixie'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Mid Glamorgan, Wales (45mi)
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 (27mi)
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 (18mi)
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 (27mi)
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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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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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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.