Show Shih Tzu Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue

5 Show Shih Tzu Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue accross the UK

Find 5 Shih Tzu dogs for adoption across the UK, including rescue and rehoming listings from shelters, breeders and private owners.

This page helps you compare Shih Tzu dogs available for adoption across the UK, 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.

  • Bailey 3

    Bailey

    1 week ago
    • 6 Year Old Male

    Bailey's ideal home Bailey is a 6-year-old Shih Tzu x Chihuahua looking for a home with his best friend Diego. They are looking for a home with more than one person and would love their own private secure garden. They can be nervous around new people so would prefer their new home to have minimal visitors and ability to separate them from the front door. They love to be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester

  • Pilau 5

    Pilau

    • 8 Month Old Female

    Pilau's ideal home Pilau is looking for a calm and understanding home that can give her the time and patience she needs to continue building confidence in the world around her. Due to her limited early experiences, Pilau would really benefit from a home with access to a private garden or secure outdoor space where she can safely explore at her own pace. Busy public

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks

  • Risotto 3

    Risotto

    • 11 Month Old Male

    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

  • Blaze 3

    Blaze

    • 10 Year Old Male

    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

  • Chino 3

    Chino

    • 4 Year Old Male

    Chino's ideal home Chino is a fun-loving Jack Russell cross Shih Tzu with a big personality and an even bigger love of laps. He loves his bed and his food, but he’s not too keen on sharing them—so he’ll need to be in an adult-only, single-pet home where his space is respected and routines are consistent & our training team are on hand to support with this. Chino enjoys

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire

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    Purdy

    23 hours ago
    • 5 Year Old Female

    Purdy's ideal home Purdy is an approximately 7-year-old, medium-energy girl looking for a calm, patient home where she can continue to build her confidence. She is incredibly friendly with new people and loves nothing more than a fuss and a cuddle, often choosing affection over toys. Purdy can find new environments and unfamiliar situations overwhelming, as she hasn't

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

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    Sansa

    23 hours ago
    • 6 Year Old Female

    Sansa's ideal home Sansa is an approximately 7-year-old sweetheart looking for a patient and understanding family who will help her build confidence at her own pace. She is a gentle, affectionate girl who loves fuss and attention from the people she trusts and is happiest when she can be close to her family. Sansa has not experienced much of the world and can find new

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

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    Mia

    2 days ago
    • 10 Year Old Female

    Mia's ideal home Mia is a 10-year-old Shih Tzu with a wonderful personality and plenty of life left to enjoy. This confident, friendly, and lovable little lady adores meeting new people and loves exploring new places. Although she is an older dog, she still enjoys getting out and about and has a low energy level, making her a lovely companion for a family looking for a more

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex

  • Ozzy 4

    Ozzy

    4 days ago
    • 10 Year Old Male

    Ozzy's ideal home Ozzy and Teddy are looking for their paw-fect retirement pad together. The senior pair are previously house trained and used to spending time away from their humans. They’d like to soak up all the home comforts as the only dogs in the home although, they may live with a calm cat pending successful introduction. As they are both a little older, they would be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Sadberge, Co Durham

  • Buddy 2

    Buddy

    4 days ago
    • 9 Year Old Male

    Buddy's ideal home Loveable boy Buddy is a 9 year old Shih Tzu cross who enjoys all of the attention, he loves a sniffy stroll and a comfy and snooze in equal measure. He likes to play with toys, but does sometimes like to defluff them, he is a gracious boy and is happy for you to tidy up after he is done. He can be quite cheeky and is a doggy of opportunity, if you leave food

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

  • Pretzel 2

    Pretzel

    6 days ago
    • 11 Month Old Male

    Pretzel's ideal home Meet Pretzel! Pretzel is still young and can be a tad shy meeting new people but warms up very quickly! He has previously lived with children and would be best suited to a quiet home with older teenagers or adults where he has his own space to relax. Pretzel could live with other dogs pending successful meets at the centre, but would be equally happy as

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

  • Woody 6

    Woody

    6 days ago
    • 5 Year Old Male

    Woody's ideal home Woody is a lovely 5-year-old Shih Tzu with a gentle, relaxed nature and a very sweet way about him. He enjoys being near his people without being overly demanding, and he’s happy to quietly settle in his bed or potter outside while you get on with your day. He’s a calm little companion at home and has already shown lovely manners. Woody is happiest when

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in ,

  • Diego 3

    Diego

    1 week ago
    • 6 Year Old Male

    Diego's ideal home Diego is a 6-year-old Shih Tzu x Chihuahua looking for a home with his best friend Bailey. They are looking for a home with more than one person and would love their own private secure garden. They can be nervous around new people so would prefer their new home to have minimal visitors and ability to separate them from the front door. They love to be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester

  • Teddy 5

    Teddy

    1 week ago
    • 5 Year Old Male

    Teddy's ideal home Teddy is looking for an active home that can keep up with his adventurous spirit and provide him with plenty of exercise and enrichment. He could potentially live with a well-matched, neutered dog, and would be happy to continue building his social skills. Teddy is looking for a home with children of upper secondary school age and above and cannot live with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester

  • Coco 3

    Coco

    1 week ago
    • 2 Year Old Male

    Coco's ideal home Coco is looking for an adult-only home with a secure garden where he can enjoy plenty of exercise and fun. He would benefit from continuing his socialisation around other dogs out on walks and will need a home without cats; any small furries must be kept separate. Coco would like any leaving time to be built up gradually and needs owners who will respect his

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester

  • Loki - 3 years old Shih Tzu 6

    Loki - 3 years old Shih Tzu

    2 weeks ago
    • 3 Year Old Male
    • Health checked

    Hi all, This is Loki he is 3 years old and turns 4 this August.  Loki is an incredible dog who absolutely loves a cuddle and play. Loki is fully vaccinated and isn’t due a top up until September this year. Loki has a small hernia which has been there since birth and is no issue at all after being assessed at glenbrae in Bearsden. Loki isn’t neutered and is fully

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    Kieran Active Today

    Private seller in Glasgow

  • Scout 6

    Scout

    • 4 Year Old Male

    Scout's ideal home Meet Scout, he is approximately 4 years old. Scout is looking for a patient and understanding home that can help him continue his confidence when left alone. He can live with children aged 14 and above who are comfortable around a bouncy, excitable dog. Scout would like to be the only dog in the home so he can enjoy all the attention for himself. A secure

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire

  • Bingo 3

    Bingo

    • 2 Year Old Male

    Bingo's ideal home Little Bingo is looking for a very patient, quiet home where he can adjust at his own pace. He’s a nervous lad so needs a home with no other pets where everyone is 15+. He must have a fully secure garden but can be left up to 3 hours. Could you be Bingo's perfect match? Bingo has such a huge personality in his tiny, fluffy body! He lives for toys and would

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire

  • Woody 3

    Woody

    • 4 Month Old Male

    Woody's ideal home Woody is a lovely 12-week-old French Bulldog x Shih Tzu puppy who is currently enjoying life in a foster home while he waits to find his forever family. Woody is a friendly and affectionate little pup who enjoys exploring his surroundings and discovering new things. He loves spending time playing with his toys and can often be found amusing himself before

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

  • Buzz 2

    Buzz

    • 4 Month Old Male

    Buzz's ideal home Buzz is a super sweet and playful 12-week-old French Bulldog x Shih Tzu puppy who is currently enjoying life in a foster home while he waits to find his forever family. Like all puppies, Buzz is full of curiosity and loves exploring the world around him. He enjoys playing with his toys, having cuddles with his foster carers, and then settling down for a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim

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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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