The easiest way to adopt a Shih Tzu would be through a rescue that specializes in Shih Tzus. A great place to start would be by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Shih Tzus in your area.
Summer *Adopt or Foster*
Shih Tzu Spaniel (Unknown Type)
Female, adult
Fairfax, VA
Bernadette
Shih Tzu
Female, 10 yrs
Rockville, MD
Olivia
Shih Tzu
Female, 6 yrs 8 mos
Rockville, MD
David
Shih Tzu
Male, 9 yrs
Rockville, MD
Hazel (pending medical)
Shih Tzu
Female, 9 yrs
Rockville, MD
Contessa
Shih Tzu Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier
Female, 11 yrs
Rockville, MD
Hari (pending medical)
Shih Tzu Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier
Male, 8 yrs
Rockville, MD
Riley
Shih Tzu Poodle (Miniature)
Female, puppy
Washington, DC
Charlie
Shih Tzu
Male
Springfield, VA
Missy
Shih Tzu
Female, young
Springfield, VA
Simba
Shih Tzu Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier
Male, adult
Arlington, VA
Zeus
Shih Tzu
Male, adult
Fairfax, VA
Find adoptable Shih Tzu by Ashburn, VA
Animal shelters near Ashburn, VA
The easiest way to adopt a Shih Tzu would be through a rescue that specializes in Shih Tzus. A great place to start would be by starting a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available Shih Tzus in your area.
The cost to adopt a Shih Tzu is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying Shih Tzus from breeders can be extremely expensive. Depending on whether or not they’re from show-dog bloodlines, they can cost anywhere from $700 to $2,500.