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.
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Shih Tzu Spaniel (Unknown Type)
Female, adult
Fairfax, VA
Color
White - with Gray or Silver
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Bernadette
Shih Tzu
Female, 10 yrs
Rockville, MD
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Shots are up-to-date
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Olivia
Shih Tzu
Female, 6 yrs 8 mos
Rockville, MD
Color
Gray/Blue/Silver/Salt & Pepper
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
David
Shih Tzu
Male, 9 yrs
Rockville, MD
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Hazel (pending medical)
Shih Tzu
Female, 9 yrs
Rockville, MD
Color
Black
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Shots are up-to-date
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Contessa
Shih Tzu Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier
Female, 11 yrs
Rockville, MD
Color
White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Hari (pending medical)
Shih Tzu Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier
Male, 8 yrs
Rockville, MD
Color
Brown/Chocolate
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Riley
Shih Tzu Poodle (Miniature)
Female, puppy
Washington, DC
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with White
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
Charlie
Shih Tzu
Male
Springfield, VA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
Spayed or Neutered
Story
Missy
Shih Tzu
Female, young
Springfield, VA
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Story
Simba
Shih Tzu Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier
Male, adult
Arlington, VA
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Story
Zeus
Shih Tzu
Male, adult
Fairfax, VA
Color
White - with Gray or Silver
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
Spayed or Neutered
Shots are up-to-date
Story
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Adopting a Shih Tzu
Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Shih Tzu - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.
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.
Shih Tzu fun facts
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