4Jake's ideal home Meet the absolutely gorgeous Jake & Fizz who are looking for a home together. They're able to share their new home with primary school aged children, and could share their home with an established resident dog providing they get along here at the centre. They travel well in the car, and could be left alone for a couple of hours. We believe they have already
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4Mumble's ideal home Mumble is a 2 year old Shih Tzu. Mumble is a super sweet little lad that is happy to say hello to everyone he has met. He loves to go for a nice walk and is happy to stop and say hello to other nice little Dogs. Mumble travels well in the car and can happily be left for a couple of hours and on your return he will be all wiggly and giggly to see you again.
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3Colin's ideal home Meet Colin, he is a 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier cross Shih Tzu. He is currently unable to live with another dog but he can make friends on walks. Colin can live with secondary school aged children. We do not have much history on Colin but we have spent time getting to know him since he has been in our care and we can see he has a lot of potential. Could
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4Gizmo's ideal home Gizmo is looking for a quiet home where any children are teenaged. Although friendly with other Dogs he can be a pest and doesn't like rowdy Dogs so is probably best as the only dog at home, although he may be able to live with cats. Gizmo is house trained and can be left alone for an hour or two. He has a minor heart condition that does not require
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5Mark's ideal home Mark is looking for a calm and quiet home with adopters who can take him on lots of mini adventures and give him all the care and attention he deserves. Adopters with knowledge of his breed and understanding of his grooming needs would be ideal. He can live with children aged 12 years and over who can play gently with him and who will give him space to rest
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4Subie's ideal home Subie is a seven-year-old Shih Tzu with a sweet, yet sensitive character. As a chap who can become easily overwhelmed in loud or busy environments, we would love to find a calm, peaceful home environment where he could truly relax. Access to a garden space is also essential. Subie has had negative experiences with children in the past and now becomes wary in
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3Charlie's ideal home Charlie is a happy and friendly two year old Shih Tzu. He has had an eye removed for medical reasons and he is blind in in his remaining eye, but he doesn't let that slow him down! He is looking for a home wihout too much change so he can get his bearings, and if in a house with stairs, it might be necessary to put in stair gates so he doesn't get himself
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1Ted's ideal home Ted is a gentle, four year old Shih Tzu with a sweet soul and a shy nature. He’s looking for a calm, quiet home where he can continue to build his confidence at his own pace. If you enjoy peaceful days, spending time in the garden, Ted might be your perfect match. He’s fully housetrained, travels well in the car, and is happy to be left alone for a few
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7Sully's ideal home The adorable little man is Sully. He is a 1 year old Crossbreed that is excited to start his adventures with his new family. Sully is currently unable to live with another dog in the home, but he has come into our care with his best friend. When interacting with other Dogs, he gets a little bit worried when they are up close, so his new family would need to
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3Bumble's ideal home Bumble can live with other small and calm Dogs and children around the age of eight. He will need all of his basic training and someone at home with him all day. Bumble has "cherry eye" which will be repaired in early June. Could you be Bumble's perfect match? Bumble has come from a multi-dog household and hasn't seen much of the outside world. He's a sweet
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1Ralph's ideal home Ralph is looking for a quiet home with adopters who are willing to open their hearts to Ralph and Barney as a pair. This duo have such a sweet bond that it is important that we find them a home together. Ralph would suit a home with children aged 12+ who are calm and sensible around Dogs. Whilst Ralph and Barney get on well with each other, they would prefer
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3Cowboy's ideal home Cowboy is looking for a calm and quiet home to relax in and enjoy his golden years. He is a lovely little lad who loves nothing more than a squeaky rubber toy but would be looking for an adult only household with no visiting children as he can be quite worried around handling; his adopters will need to be understanding of his space. Adopters who take this
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3Teddy's ideal home Teddy is a sweet, 1 year old Shih Tzu cross, who loves playing and being around people. He loves to chill with us in the office and settles well. Teddy loves to play with his ball and other dog friends. He walks nicely on a lead and travels well. This adorable little man is going to make the perfect companion. Could you be Teddy's perfect match? Teddy has
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3Donald's ideal home Donald is looking for a home with a family who would be willing to give him all the love and adventures he deserves. Adopters will need to be understanding and willing to take on their breeds' grooming requirements. He would be able to live with children aged 10 years or older who would give him space when needed and understand he sometimes can be a little
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3Chino'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
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2Harley's ideal home Harley would enjoy a home that likes to get out for daily potters - he loves being outside and meeting new people and other friendly Dogs. Harley enjoys his friends but we do think he would prefer being the only dog in the house getting all the attention. Children of secondary school age and older would be best suited at this stage. Could you be Harley's
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2Gunther's ideal home Gunther is a 1 year old Shih Tzu cross with a Maltese and is a handsome little fella looking for a wonderful new home to call his own. He would like a home where he can have lots of cuddles and adventures, as well as an active doggy social life! Gunther loves other Dogs so could happily live with another dog, or if not, have friends that he gets to hang
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5Levin's ideal home Levin is a happy, people-loving Jack Russell Terrier cross who cannot wait to find a home where he can be part of the action. At 2 years old, he is friendly and full of curiosity. He can live with children of any age, but as he gets excited and jumps up, parents will need to help younger ones manage his enthusiasm. Levin must be the only dog in the home, he
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A Shih Tzu puppy costs around £750. This is the average price of the Shih Tzu puppy itself and other costs involved include vet bills and supplies, dog food, treats and toys.
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Male Shih Tzus tend to be slightly larger and more muscular, with affectionate and playful personalities. They make loyal and energetic companions for families.
Training depends on the individual dog and consistency rather than sex. Male Shih Tzus respond well to training when given proper guidance.
Neutering is often recommended to prevent unwanted litters and reduce some health risks. Your vet can advise on the best timing for your puppy.
