Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in North Oaks, Minnesota

Buttercup and her sister and brother, Bubbles and Brodie were surrendered to a kill shelter because their owners just had too many and couldn’t find homes on their own. Their mom is a long-haired Chihuahua and their daddy is a Shih Tzu and they were born on February 2nd this year so they are 8 months old. Buttercup has been spayed, is up-to-date on vaccines and heartworm negative. She’s also microchipped. She weighs just under 7 pounds and is probably full grown now. Buttercup is great at the Vet and The Groomer and loves riding in the car. She needs a little practice on the leash and she’s making great progress on house training. Buttercup is a little bossy but plays great with her brother and sister. we feel like she would be fine with other dogs after getting to know them but would always want to be the boss. She would be fine with older children, and we are not sure about cats but the bossy part would be the same at first. If you would like to give this super affectionate love bug her forever home, please email omlc7@hotmail.com or dogs4mylife@gmail.com. If you do not see a response, please check your spam folder.

Bubbles and her sister and brother, Buttercup and Brodie were surrendered to a kill shelter because their owners just had too many and couldn’t find homes on their own. Their mom is a long-haired Chihuahua and their daddy is a Shih Tzu and they were born on February 2nd this year so they are 8 months old. Bubbles has been spayed, is up-to-date on vaccines and heartworm negative. She’s also microchipped. She weighs just under 9 pounds and is probably full grown now. Bubbles is great at the Vet and The Groomer and loves riding in the car. She needs a little practice on the leash and she’s making great progress on house training. Although and three pups are extremely sweet, Bubbles is a most friendly and a super snuggler! She plays great with her brother and sister and we feel like she would be fine with other dogs after getting to know them. She would do well with older children and we have not had her around cats but we feel like she would be fine with proper introduction. If you would like to give this super affectionate love bug her forever home, please email omlc7@hotmail.com or dogs4mylife@gmail.com. If you do not see a response, please check your spam folder.

Date of birth: 12/12/25 Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: Yes Kid friendly: Yes Rue is the biggest (relatively) of the litter, and she knows it. She's confident and will get what she wants, which is all the attention and all the love. She's often the center of a wrestling match or cuddle puddle and is more than happy to climb into a lap or a pile of toys. Rue is a well balanced pup that will thrive in any loving home. This fluffy family was born into rescue to a Shih Tzu mama and Havanese dad who are both with Healing Hearts and who both have lovely, social personalities. They have been raised with dogs ranging from 9 to 90 pounds, cats, and respectful kids, and are comfortable with all of them. They have been introduced to potty pads, as they are too little to deal with the current weather outside, and are learning quickly. These beauties will be amazing companions and will be ready to go to their forever homes on February 6th, when they turn 8 weeks old. Adoption fee: $895

Date of birth: 12/12/25 Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: Yes Kid friendly: Yes Heath is the only male in the litter. He's rather in the middle of most things, playful but not manic, loving but not needy, social but not afraid to be alone. In short, Heath is a very good boy, and will make a perfect best friend. This fluffy family was born into rescue to a Shih Tzu mama and Havanese dad who are both with Healing Hearts and who both have lovely, social personalities. They have been raised with dogs ranging from 9 to 90 pounds, cats, and respectful kids, and are comfortable with all of them. They have been introduced to potty pads, as they are too little to deal with the current weather outside, and are learning quickly. These beauties will be amazing companions and will be ready to go to their forever homes on February 6th, when they turn 8 weeks old. Adoption fee: $895

Date of birth: 12/12/25 Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: Yes Kid friendly: Yes Iris wants you to know she loves you along with everyone else she meets. Very people focused, she prefers human play and affection to just about anything other than her hedgehog toy. She's confident with other dogs and quick and eager to learn, and very ready to become the center of your family. This fluffy family was born into rescue to a Shih Tzu mama and Havanese dad who are both with Healing Hearts and who both have lovely, social personalities. They have been raised with dogs ranging from 9 to 90 pounds, cats, and respectful kids, and are comfortable with all of them. They have been introduced to potty pads, as they are too little to deal with the current weather outside, and are learning quickly. These beauties will be amazing companions and will be ready to go to their forever homes on February 6th, when they turn 8 weeks old. Adoption fee: $895

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. Thank you for stopping by to see me!  Please fill out an application to set up  a private meeting.  Do you want to meet me? I will be at SLP Pet Evolution, 5217 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416 (Miracle Miles Shopping Center) for an Adoption Event on Saturday, January 24th from 1:00-3:00 pm. Please email inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com for questions regarding the dogs. Mochi is an 11&#226&#128&#145pound Shih Tzu with a whole lot of personality packed into her tiny frame. She may be a senior, but she certainly doesn’t act like it—this girl has plenty of pep in her step. She chases squirrels, barks at birds, and loves spending time outside before deciding it’s time to curl up next to (or directly on top of) her human for snuggles. She’s playful, goofy, and full of life. Mochi happily fetches tennis balls and toys, adores belly rubs, and has a hilarious way of communicating her needs—if her food bowl is empty, she’ll run to it, then run to you, and bark as if to say, “Excuse me… did you forget something?” Her beloved rooster toy is her favorite and will go with her to her forever home. Mochi is friendly with new people, rides well in the car, and enjoys being part of the household action. She’s potty trained, crate trained (though she may bark a bit before settling), and is working on her leash skills. She’s not obedience trained, but she comes when called and has even sat on command once—classic Shih Tzu style. She’s smart, soft, affectionate, and made herself at home right away in her foster home. Because she loves the freedom to explore, Mochi will do best with a fenced yard where she can safely enjoy her outdoor adventures. She’s moderately active, moderately energetic, and the perfect mix of playful and cuddly. She may prefer to sleep with her humans rather than in a kennel, but she’s flexible and adapts well. Mochi is a sweet, spirited, lovable little dog who brings joy wherever she goes. She’s ready to brighten someone’s life with her charm, her silliness, and her endless affection. Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.   ***Be sure to check your spam/junk folder as sometimes our emails end up there*** Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.If you have other questions about me you can email Underdog Rescue at <inquiries@underdogrescuemn.com> ADOPTION EVENTS:      Adoption events are updated at the top of each dogs animals' as their foster home signs up. Check back for updates on which events they will be attending. If an event is not listed within their bio above, the animal is not planning to attend.  Please understand that all of our pets are in volunteer foster homes and sometimes "life" happens and the foster family cannot make it to their scheduled adoption event. If you are traveling from a far distance to meet a specific animal, please understand we cannot guarantee event attendance. We recommend filling out an application and we will set up a private appointment. Private appointments are only scheduled after an application is submitted and approved. ADOPTION PROCEDURE: The first step in our process is to complete an online adoption application on our website: http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/adoptionprocess/   Note: In most circumstances Underdog Rescue will only adopt within 60 miles of Minneapolis, MN.  All of our foster animals can be seen by appointment with an approved adoption application. Contact us at http://www.underdogrescuemn.com/contact-us/ if you have further questions. FOSTER CARE: All of our animals are fostered in individual homes or doggie daycare facilities. While they are in our care, they are part of our families and given lots of love. We work on training, crate-training and socialization prior to adoption, but each bio is written by the foster as they see them, in their home. Each animal's behavior is evaluated and we have a sense of its temperament and personality, but it cannot be guaranteed. We look for adopters who will give each animal the wonderful life and permanent home that he or she deserves in time and with patience.  If you have an interest and ability to be a foster home, please visit our website  www.underdogrescuemn.com/foster-applications  and fill out a foster application. NUTRITION: Nutrition is vital to the rehabilitation and life-long health of our pets.  All of our foster animals are fed a premium diet such as NutriSource, Canidae, Orijen, Nature's Variety, Fromm, Pure Vita, Stella and Chewy's, Primal, or balanced raw diet.  All adopters are required to continue providing premium diets for the life of the animal. YOU CAN HELP: Not able to foster or adopt right now? Please consider sponsoring an Underdog. Your donation will help us buy dog food and pay for medical costs. Visit this link  www.underdogrescuemn.com/donate   to donate.  (Please note: A Paypal account is not necessary to use Paypal. When you get to the Paypal page, just use the link to the left of their login to make your donation via Paypal without an account.) January 25, 2026, 4:21 am