The Shih Tzu is a charming companion breed known for its affectionate personality, beautiful coat, and loving nature. Originally developed as a companion dog, the Shih Tzu has a long history of being cherished for its friendly temperament and close bond with people.
Shih Tzus are generally affectionate, playful, and social dogs that enjoy spending time with their families. They often thrive when they can be involved in everyday family life and are happiest when receiving plenty of attention and companionship. Their cheerful personalities and small size make them wonderful companions for many different types of households
Shih Tzus are known for their affectionate, cheerful, and loving personalities. Although they are small in size, they often have big, confident personalities and a wonderful ability to bring joy and companionship to the people around them.
One of the qualities families love most about the Shih Tzu is their affectionate nature. They typically enjoy being close to their people and can form strong bonds with their families. Whether they are cuddling beside you, following you around the house, or simply relaxing nearby, Shih Tzus often want to be part of whatever their family is doing.
Our puppies are introduced to everyday household experiences in a calm and positive environment. We encourage gentle human interaction and age-appropriate socialization while helping puppies become familiar with handling, play, grooming routines, and normal household sounds.
We believe training should be patient, consistent, and rewarding. As puppies grow, their new families can continue building on this foundation with positive reinforcement, consistent routines, and plenty of encouragement. Every puppy develops at its own pace, so patience and understanding are important parts of the training journey.
Shih Tzus are known for their beautiful coats, and regular grooming is an important part of keeping them comfortable and healthy. We help our puppies become familiar with gentle handling and grooming experiences from an early age.
New families should be prepared to establish a regular grooming routine that includes brushing, bathing, nail care, ear care, and professional grooming as needed. Regular dental care is also an important part of responsible Shih Tzu ownership.
At Heavenly Shih Tzu Paws, the health and well-being of our puppies are among our highest priorities. We make every effort to provide each puppy with a clean, nurturing environment, appropriate nutrition, attentive care, and age-appropriate veterinary attention.
Before leaving for their forever home, puppies receive the veterinary care appropriate for their age and are provided with the health records available for them, including relevant information regarding vaccinations, deworming, examinations, and preventative care.
We encourage every new family to have their puppy examined by their own veterinarian shortly after bringing the puppy home. Establishing veterinary care early helps families understand their puppy's individual needs and maintain a healthy routine.
Our health guarantee is provided according to the terms of our official puppy contract. We encourage prospective families to carefully review the complete guarantee, including its duration, requirements, exclusions, and applicable procedures, before reserving a puppy.
We are passionate about raising healthy, intelligent, and well-socialized Border Collies that become cherished members of loving families. Our commitment to responsible breeding, exceptional care, and lifelong support ensures every puppy gets the best possible start in life.
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