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Posted on January 29, 2008 by Rebecca Simpson | Posted under Pets Dogs
Avoiding Shady Shih Tzu Breeders
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The very first and most important step in all of this is accepting the fact that you are going through a process and you will be considering many breeders before you are done. Of course you will eventually be coming back to one of them but in the meantime a good breeder understands that a responsible owner is going to do their homework before buying. As you go through this process do not hesitate to report animal cruelty you may see to the local authorities. It is the humane and right thing to do. Always make sure any breeder you are dealing with is listed with at least one of the national breeder registries. You can find full listings by doing a search on the Internet and probably the gold standard that all breeders use is the National Kennel Club. If a breeder is not listed with any national breeder registry at all then you want to question their business practices and you probably do not want to do any business with them. You can also contact the local authorities in your area to see if a Shih Tzu breeder you are considering has any complaints against them. This is a step many people neglect to do but a breeder will smile at you and tell you anything you want to hear while they are trying to sell you a dog. You can find out the real story on that breeder by asking the local authorities if a particular breeder has any history of shady dealings or if they have ever been in trouble because of their breeding practices. This is very important. If you already deal with a vet then ask him or her about Shih Tzu breeders in your area. If you don't have a vet already then the beginning of the breeder search process is the perfect time to establish a relationship with a vet. The vet will give you advice based on the health and well being of your new pet and that is the kind of valuable, objective, and professional advice you need to make your choice. A breeder is someone you will be talking to about your pet for many years so do not be hasty and do not choose one without talking to them first. You have to feel comfortable with your breeder because you will need to ask them advice in the future. So take your time, talk a lot to all of the breeders you are considering, and then make the right choice because this very important decision to you and your family. About The Author: Rebecca Simpson participates in charitable events for the local animal rescue agencies and donates both time and money. You can use this article as a resource for choosing from many Shih Tzu breeders. You will find a lot of important Shih Tzu information in this article. |
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