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Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Rochester, New York

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Matteo

Shih Tzu Poodle (Miniature)

Male, Puppy
Alden, NY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
 Matteo is a 3 month old, 7 lb. Shihpoo new to rescue.  He is your typical crazy puppy and ready for his forever home.  If you are interested in meeting him, pls apply today! NY AG/MKTS RR363Matteo is being fostered in BuffaloMatteo's adoption donation is $650
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Katie

Shih Tzu Miniature Poodle

Female, Young
Alden, NY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
 Katie is a 3 year old shih tzu and weighs 12 lbs.  She is new to rescue.  Full bio to follow  Katie is being fostered in BuffaloKatie's adoption donation is $550

These pups are in Rochester, New York too!

Below are our newest added Shih Tzus available for adoption in Rochester, New York. To see more adoptable Shih Tzus in Rochester, New York, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
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Rory

Lhasa Apso

Male, Young
Rochester, NY
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet 1 year old, 11 lb Rory!Rory is cute, cuddly, affectionate and loyal.  During the day, he loves to play with his toys and zoom around the yard.  In the evening, he wants to curl up on your lap for love and affection.On the first day, he's shy.  But from the second day on he's your best friend. He wants to do whatever you're doing and will be your faithful shadow.  You wanna spend the day working in the garden, he's here to help.  You wanna go for walk, he's in!  (but not on busy streets cuz he's scared of traffic.)  You wanna go for a ride in the car, he's a perfect passenger.Rory loves other dogs and loves to RUN in a pack and be playful.  He's known to be cat friendly, and he's housetrained.Rory is also hard-headed.  He wants what he wants and he doesn't care for your opinion.  He listens about as well as a cinder block.  When he doesn't get his way, he protests LOUDLY... for about 2 minutes, and then he stops.Rory is also resource protective.  He's food aggressive. He's favorite-toy aggressive.  He's aggressive about his favorite spot in bed or on the couch.   We also wouldn't be surprised if he would also aggressively possess his favorite person.   He's only 11 lbs, but snarling and biting isn't cute, and it's not ok.He's only one, and we think he has a bright future ahead with a deliberate training plan.  We'll be adopting Rory to a home who will work with a trainer to continue our positive reinforcement plan to help Rory become his best self.Please no kids.If you want to save a little boy who is a diamond in the rough, please apply to meet Rory.https://www.graspinc.org/dog-applicationMay 2, 2025, 7:49 am

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Buffalo Pug & Small Breed Rescue, Inc.

Alden, NY 14004

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