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Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Athens, Georgia

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These Shih Tzus are available for adoption close to Athens, Georgia.
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Elton

Shih Tzu

Male, 4 yrs
Gainesville, GA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Gotti

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Grayson, GA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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Gotti is an older pet. He is very chill and likes to sleep. I'm not able to take him with me to my new place and just need to find someone who can give him love as I am not able to do so at this moment.
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Bruno

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Lawrenceville, GA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Bruno has been with us since he was a puppy. He is now 11 years old. We need to re-home him as he has bit our oldest son and growls at our toddler. He has bitten my son and a niece of mine because she got too close to our face. We have tried to work with him with his behaviors, occasional potty accidents and biting but at this time we can no longer risk having home with our toddler. We feel it's just a matter of time before he bites our little one. We would like to find him a loving home, someone that can love him and take care of him, give him the training and attention we cannot give him at this time. Please message if interested.
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Flopsy

Shih Tzu

Male, 8 yrs
Toccoa, GA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Madison

Shih Tzu

Female, Senior
Stone Mountain, GA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered,
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I work as a veterinary nurse and one of my clients needed a foster as they moved to China. They could not afford the health certificate to bring Maddie with them, so we took her into our home. She has been living with us since July 2025 and still has not fully adjusted to my dog (they do get along okay, though). She is also not well trained and does use the bathroom in the house. She is admittedly a very stubborn dog. She does have a healthy apatite and is very food motivated, fortunately. We just do not think we are a compatible family for her and would prefer to avoid taking her to a shelter.
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Baby Bruno 21143

Shih Tzu

Male, 4 yrs 11 mos
Cumming, GA
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,
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A fosters-to-adopt option is available for me, giving us the chance to get to know each other before making it official! Meet Baby Bruno! Bruno may be small, but he’s got a big personality—and a little spice to go with it! This clever, loyal pup is full of love once he feels safe with you. At first, he can be nervous around new people and situations, but with patience (and maybe a little cheese), his sweet and affectionate side shines through. Because Bruno can become nippy if startled or rushed, he’s looking for an experienced adopter who understands “spicy” dogs and is willing to respect his boundaries. A calm, low-traffic home without children will be the best fit for him. The good news? Bruno has plenty of great qualities to offer his perfect person! He’s housetrained, crate-trained, and enjoys the company of other dogs. A fenced yard is required. While he can walk on a leash, he becomes very reactive to strangers. To help set him up for success, Bruno’s adoption will include a couple of meet-and-greets and a home visit. He isn’t a dog for everyone—but for the right person, he’ll be a devoted and wonderful companion. Baby Bruno weighs 13lbs. and is approximately 4 years old (est. birth date 03/22/2021). Baby Bruno has been neutered, is up to date on all vaccinations & preventatives, and is microchipped. Baby Bruno's adoption fee is $85. If you want more information about Baby Bruno, please submit a survey at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/FKDS/Dog. At this time, meeting our dogs is by appointment only. After submitting a survey, an adoption counselor will contact you to give you more information about the dog you are interested in adopting and to arrange for you to meet. Must be at least 21 years of age to adopt.

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Shih Tzu shelters & rescues in Athens, Georgia

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Shih Tzu puppies in Athens, Georgia. Browse these Shih Tzu rescues and shelters below.

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29.8 miles

Hall County Animal Shelter

1688 Barber Road, Gainesville, GA 30507

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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43 miles

Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter

1747 Scenic Dr., Toccoa, GA 30577

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

48.8 miles

Furkids Animal Rescue & Shelters - Atlanta

5235 Union Hill Rd., Cumming, GA 30040

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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48.8 miles

HERO DOG RESCUE

CUMMING, GA 30040

Pet Types: dogs

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49.7 miles

PAWS Atlanta

5287 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30035

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shih Tzu basics

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Where do Shih Tzus come from? How many types of Shih Tzus are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Shih Tzu.

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