When it comes to choosing a Shih Tzu puppy there are a lot of factors that should guide you. People ussually say that the best pet for you is the puppy that chooses you, but puppies are attracted to many people, so it is better to make your choice based on careful observation and inspection of the litter.

One thing that you will not need to worry about is whether to have a male or female Shih Tzu puppy. This is because both the genders of the Shih Tzu breed of dogs are equally friendly and easy to raise. Hence, your personal preference regarding what type of dog you want will be okay here.

It does not mean that the puppy is the best for you if it chooses you, it is just a confirmation of their friendly nature. This usually means that the puppy is very independent, and most of the times could be difficult to train. To be fair, it does sometimes mean that the puppy is over friendly and you could be happy with it. Don’t spoil him even if you love him very much, because you will end up with the brashest puppy of all.

The main thing to remember is that a puppy can ‘choose’ you and still not be the right puppy. The breeder will as well advise you to take your time and evaluate carefully each of the shih tzu puppies.

What Are The Signs of a Good Puppy

Look carefully at the whole litter – if you see that the puppies run away from you then this is not the right type of dog for you. Remember, the Shih Tzu is basically a friendly dog, even if they do not come forward, they should never run away from you unless you are too menacing or making fearful noises. If you see the Shih Tzu puppies putting their tails in between their legs when they see you, give up to them. This is a sign of fear, and it is not characteristic for a Shih Tzu dog of a pure breed, they must have sometimes been mixed. A brave dog won’t hesitate to bark as to defend his master, but a fearful one is liable to bite those people or animals that scared it.

If the litter is indeed of pure breed Shih Tzu – then the shih tzu puppies will definitely try to find out who you are by sniffing at you with eager yet restrained curiosity. It is their need to know, but without any fear.

The best bet in any litter – not only of Shih Tzu puppies but also for any type of dogs – is to choose one of the middle born pups. The elder acts bossy while the youngest might be too soft or too weak. The best pets for you and your family are the happy, confident and alert puppies that will became reliable dogs. You should run through a checklist of what will be needed to take care of the Shih Tzu puppy before taking your choice at home.

Take your time and evaluate carefully each of the shih tzu puppies. The sign of fear shows that those puppies are not from a pure breed. The shih tzu puppies of a pure breed will sniff at you with curiosity