Shih Tzu Guru
Tonya Walker
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| Rylee | Atlas |
| Due Date: April 13, 2010 |
Atlas and Rylee have mated and if it took, we are expecting puppies this spring. This will be Rylee's first litter so I'm anxious to see what her mothering skills are like. This is also Atlas's first stud service so I'm excited to see what he produces. If you're interested in one of these puppies, please fill out the Puppy Application and I'd be happy to make an appointment with you for you to come by and meet me and my dogs.
Stud Litters
I am sorry, but there are no expected stud litters at this time.
Other Adoptable Litters
I am sorry, but there are no other adoptable litters at this time.
ADOPTION PROCESS
If you are interested in one of the puppies, please fill out a puppy application. Interviews will be granted once your application has been approved and will be scheduled based upon the order in which your application was received. Pick of the litter will be reserved for the first scheduled interview. I will post pictures of the puppies when they are born, but a puppy may not be reserved until you come to meet the litter once they are 3 weeks old. Your deposit will be due the day you come to pick your puppy. If at all possible, I recommend that you visit the litter as often as you can. The puppy you choose will have a chance to get acquainted with you and your scent and will make the transition to a new home much easier.
I will not ship my puppies. Part of the adoption process includes a personal interview, therefore, I must meet all future owners. I highly encourage you to make an appointment to meet me and my dogs before the litter is born. That way, you'll see what type of environment the puppies will be raised in and have a chance to bond with the dam. She will be much more comfortable with you handling her puppies if she has a chance to get to know you.
I will sell my puppies to families with children. Shih Tzu are known to be very patient and loving with children, but it is still important that I meet every member of your family so I can get a better idea of who I will be releasing a puppy to. If you are purchasing a puppy for your child, please understand that you as the adult will be the primary care giver of the puppy and it is your responsibility to make sure the puppy lives a healthy life in a safe environment. Children under 13 may handle the puppies in my home, but only with supervision.
If you are purchasing a puppy as a surprise gift for someone, I strongly advise against it. When selecting a puppy, it's very important for the owner to feel a connection with the puppy. The puppy you pick out may be a good fit for you, but not for the person you're buying it for. As a solution, I will sell you a gift certificate for a puppy for you to give as a surprise. That person may then come to meet the litter and pick the puppy of their choice. However, before I sell a gift certificate, I must be convinced that the person who will be taking the puppy will provide the puppy with a good home.
Many breeders tend to price their puppies based on gender, color, and size. I have never understood this practice. Just because a certain gender or coat color is more desirable doesn't mean that it is worth more. The standard says that all colors are acceptable in the show ring and should be treated equally. Therefore, when I decide on a price, it is applied toward the entire litter, unless you are purchasing breeding rights. There is also one standard for the Shih Tzu. My puppies are not less or more expensive just because it is larger or smaller than its litter mates. Prices may vary from litter to litter to accommodate the cost for raising that litter. With that in mind, that is why I do not list prices. Please e-mail for more information about my prices on puppies and stud service. Also, I do not "price match." I have been asked if I price match with other breeders who have the exact same thing I have, but for a lower price. First, no breeder is going to have exactly the same thing that another breeder has. Second, breeders have logical reasons for setting their prices. In all honesty, not much fortune is to be made from breeding. Any reputable breeder will breed strictly for the love and betterment of the breed and not for monetary gain. However, it is nice to be reimbursed for the time and effort put into all of the research done prior to breeding and then caring for the litter. I know many breeders and none of them price match. I stand behind my puppies 100% and I will not sacrifice their future love and care just to make a sale or to keep up with the "competition." Again, if you have questions regarding my prices and want an explanation of why I have certain prices, please take the time to e-mail me before jumping straight into a negotiation.
The earliest release date for a puppy is 9 weeks of age. Your puppy will receive its first set of shots at 6 weeks and will also come with a "puppy packet" full of pictures, information on the parents and the rest of the litter, and a recommended vaccination schedule. Your puppy will also come with a toy that has been played with by all of its litter mates and that has its mother's scent on it. Also included will be a couple of days worth of puppy food. Puppies are sold on a spay/neuter contract and registration papers will not be given until proof of alteration has been sent to me by your vet.
Please note, if one of my dogs is registered only with the CKC but is bred with an AKC Shih Tzu, the puppies can only be registered with the CKC. I have stated which registry my dogs are registered with through out the site. For now, I can only provide CKC puppies but I am in the process of purchasing an AKC male and female to provide AKC puppies as well. However, those will not be available for a few years. If you are searching for an AKC puppy, I will gladly refer you to another breeder.
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