Have you decided what your new family member will be like? So, it is a Shih Tzu puppy, eh? But before going for a Shih Tzu puppies sale, you must know everything about it and certain things must be kept in mind.

• Always buy from a registered breeder
  Many of you out there must be thinking what wrong has the unregistered breeder done. Well, it is always better to be on the safe side.

It is not that a perfectly healthy and cheerful Shih Tzu cannot be raised by a non-registered breeder. There are several of them who have raised perfect Shih Tzu. It is not that the dog raised by the non-registered ones will not meet the standards of size and proportion. But when you are buying from a registered breeder, the main advantage is that you will know the entire history of the puppy. You will know the origin of the puppy and even have information about its parents and grandparents. You will stay assured about the genetic background of the puppy that you are bringing home.

• Buy a book on the maintenance and lifestyle of a Shih Tzu
  A proper lifestyle of your puppy will keep it happy and cheerful throughout her life. So, the most important aspect is the knowledge about the thing you must do to maintain a healthy lifestyle for your Shih Tzu. Invest a small amount now, and you will see better results in future.

• Know about the potential health issues in your puppy’s breed
  You must have knowledge about the potential health issues that are present in your puppy’s breed and are inherent to it. Every breed has an issue of its own. For the Shih Tzu, one of the most inherent health issues is the hip dysplasia. So when you are going to a Shih Tzu puppies sale event, you must always check this aspect in not only the puppy, but also its mother.

• Visit the surrounding in which the puppy was born
  Insist on seeing the place where your puppy was born. Know the place which it has seen since it has opened its eyes. Weigh out the circumstances and decide whether the puppy would love its new home. One more factor that you must check when you visit the place is its cleanliness. See how clean the surroundings were in which the puppy was born. This would give you an idea about how healthy its upbringing was.

• Visit the siblings and the mother of your Shih Tzu
  The reason for visiting the siblings and mother of your puppy is to check whether the group seems cheerful. See the temperament and health of the mother. Check whether the characteristics are the ones you want in your puppy. Check whether the siblings are well cared for. After all, your puppy has come from that same family.

Only after checking and making sure the above points, finalize your decision on the puppy.