Puppy Mills

If you're determined to have a pure-breed dog, please don't buy him at your local pet shop.

Regardless of what they say, pet shops do sell puppy mill puppies, and you really don't want to line the pockets of those who mass-produce puppies without regard for their health and well-being.The Humane Society has been trying for years to shut down puppy mills.

Puppy mills are horrible places where female dogs are bred every time they come in heat. Puppy mills are nasty places, and the puppies that come out of the puppy mills are low-quality dogs that will most likely develop serious health problems.You might be tempted to "rescue" a puppy mill puppy. Don't do it. You're buying trouble for yourself, and you're adding to the profits of greedy puppy mill owners.

If you buy a puppy mill puppy for any reason, it just makes room for another puppy mill puppy. Don't be fooled. The public face that's put on pet shops that sell puppy mill puppies is all sweetness and light. Behind the scenes, though, there's certainly no sweetness or light. Puppy mill dogs live in small cages in horribly unsanitary conditions all of their lives, with no human contact.

When they're too old to breed, they're killed. Don't support that! Dogs deserve better! And the people behind those slick online ads aren't any better. Don't be fooled!If you want a purebred puppy, seek out a responsible breeder. Visit the site where the puppies are bred. Be sure that the conditions are sanitary and the dogs used for breeding are healthy. Look at the mother dog and the stud and determine their general health before you even consider the puppy. Traits are passed on.

Avoid puppy mill puppies for your sake, and for the sake of dogs everywhere.

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Here is a video clip of a puppy mill

Socializing Your Shih Tzu Puppy

Shih Tzu puppies want to be socialized. Dogs are not lone animals. In the wild, dogs travel in packs. Socialization with other dogs is not a foreign concept. But socialization with humans isn't built into a dog's psyche. Dogs are the only species, though, that can totally adapt to living with humans.

Shih Tzu puppies need to be socialized with humans early on. Puppies do not thrive when they are isolated. A puppy has been removed from his social environment (his mommy and his brothers and sisters) and now he must accept a new social situation. He may be timid. Many puppies are very timid, and a bit of timidity is actually a good thing.

Beginning when a puppy is six to eight weeks old (even sooner is okay) a puppy should be introduced to a variety of people. Even introducing a puppy to children who are calm and gentle is a good thing.

By the time a puppy is about four months old and has had all of his shots, he needs to be socialized with other friendly dogs as well. A puppy also needs to experience environments other than the owner's home so that he won't be nervous when he must travel.


Socializing a Shih Tzu isn't a difficult process. You do need to avoid rambunctious children or aggressive dogs. You don't want to frighten the puppy. You want him to come to accept humans other than you and do so without becoming alarmed or aggressive.

A well-socialized Shih Tzu is a pleasure. He's calm, but he's watchful. He expects to be accepted and treated well.



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Showing Your Shih Tzu

Showing Your Dog


Dog shows are for dogs with traceable pedigrees. The Shih Tzu must be registered with the AKC (American Kennel Club). Shih Tzu that win dog shows are dogs that exhibit the most perfect standards set by the AKC for their breed. And everything counts: the height, weight, color, markings, the shape of the head, the shape of the ears, and on and on and on.

All Shih Tzu are not of show quality -- not even Shih Tzu with long and impressive pedigrees, not even all of the dogs from the same litter. If you want to know if your dog is of show quality, you can look up the breed in the breed standard as determined by the AKC on their website. You can also look at pictures of past winners on the AKC website, as well, and compare your dog to past winners to see how he or she measures up. Shih Tzu that are shown in dog shows that are sponsored by the AKC cannot have been spayed or neutered.

Your Shih Tzu will need to be trained to be a show dog. He'll be required to stand completely still while a stranger handles him, for one thing, and that's not easy for a Shih Tzu to master. You'll have to be trained as well. Showing dogs is part science and part art!

Deblyns Shih Tzu Puppies Leaving For Their New Homes.

As my puppies start to leave I feel a saddness come over me. They have been in my home for 11 weeks now and the first went home yesterday. "Little man" who is now called Remi. But what a home he has!!! OH MY GOD. I totally fell in love with this young couple. Colby and Kelsey. I know this baby will be taken care of for the rest of his life in style!!!!

I think of all the puppy kisses I've given each one, all the bathes and butt washings and picking up poo poo. This is one of my jobs as a breeder. Four pups are spoken for, they will be leaving in the next few weeks. All my puppy homes have been screened and with a seal of approval I will send them off. Knowing that their new lives will be wonderful. They will always be in my heart.

I love you my little angels.

Debby White
Deblyns Shih Tzu

Traveling with Your Shih Tzu

Most Shih Tzu love riding in cars. As a matter of fact, if they aren't invited to go along, they feel deserted. But some Shih Tzu don't travel well. They can be prone to motion sickness, or they can become very stressed being in a moving vehicle. Shih Tzu with these kinds of problems can be treated. There are motion sickness medications as well as tranquilizers that your vet can provide for dogs that don't do well traveling. Also Ginger is natural and will help with motion sickness.

But, as I said, most Shih Tzu love to go bye-bye in the car. But their owners must ensure that the dog is safe while he's on a road trip. First thing is that the dog needs a collar and an identification tag that is clearly imprinted with the owner's address and phone number. Even good and obedient dogs can be separated from their masters. "Stuff" happens. And if bad stuff does happen, your Shih Tzu can't give his phone number to the person who finds him. A collar and an identification tag are essential.

Next, don't let your Shih Tzu loose in your vehicle. Dogs, like children, need to be restrained in a moving car. Crating the dog is an option, but doggy seat belts and doggy car seats are also available, and many very good ones are priced reasonably.

When you let your Shih Tzu out of the car, put him on a leash and hold on tight. The sights, sounds, and smells are new, and each one will demand that the dog inspect it. Many dogs get separated from their owners because they are let out of the car to "potty" without a leash.

Don't feed the dog just prior to a road trip, but the dog does need water. And the dog will require more water than he normally does if the weather is warm.

Never, ever, EVER leave your dog in your car with the windows rolled up tight!

Article Written by Debra Garrison DVM. I love her articles

Deblyns Shih Tzu

Quality Shih Tzu. NOT!!!

This is a story that happened to me. You may ask yourself why I'm telling this story? How could she be so stupid!!!

First let me tell you a little bit about myself. I have been breeding and showing German Shepherds for over 20 years. I do know a quality dog. So why did I purchase this so called Shih Tzu maybe it was the cute face she had when I got her. Did I do my homework on the breed? NO!, Am I embarrassed? YES!!!, Did I spend good money for this dog? YES!

I sent the pictures to the breeder to see if she would help me place her. She said no, but gave me other options. I could run an ad in the local paper, cut her down to see if her hair would grown in thicker. The last option that I would never dream of was to breed her. Hopefully these traits wouldn't be passed on to her pups. WHAT ARE YOU CRAZY! There was no help on the breeders end.

Im telling my story so people will be aware and learn by my mistake. Just because the puppy is AKC registered does not mean the pup is of quality. Please do your homework. Talk to breeders, Go to dog shows, read up on the AKC standards. Find yourself a reputable breeder before purchasing your new puppy.

Chennaynay was spayed and went to a pet home without her AKC papers. They love her dearly.

Deblyns Shih Tzu

Simply Be Paws

What a great place to shop for your best friend and fur baby! This place is called Simply Be Paws. They just opened their store June 5th, 2009. I'am for sure going to shop here for my little ones.

Simply BePaws supplies fun, trendy, luxury pet products for the not so average pup.
Catering to discerning owners who want only the best for their prince or princess.

Distinctive Offerings: pet beds, pet crate covers, dog bows, Swarovski Rhinestone collars, dog necklaces, dog leads and much more.

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