Shih Tzu puppies and dogs in Brookfield, Wisconsin

About Me: Name: Rachel Breed (or best guess): Shih Tzu Approximate Age: 7 years Gender: Female Approximate Weight: 15 lb Adoption Fee: $450 Requirements: patient adopter, fenced yard, another small dog Why In Rescue: breeder surrender Profile:  Rachel has come a long way since we first took her in.  She now asks for petting and attention through the kennel run gate (that is where she feels safe and comfortable).  She will follow the caretaker and other dogs through the kennel to go outside for play time.  She is still a very shy girl, but is coming around more and more each day.  She will need a securely fenced yard as well as another small dog in the home to help her adjust and to keep her progressing as she learns how to be a loved pet dog that lives in a house, instead of a kennel breeding dog. Rachel came from a commercial breeder/puppy farmer who was no longer going to use her for breeding.  Dogs from commercial breeders are generally undersocialized (often very scared/shy/skittish) and probably never lived in a house.  They will need to learn things like how to walk on a leash, go up stairs, and what things like a television are.  They need a patient adopter who will give them the time they need to adjust and to learn to trust people.  Every baby step forward needs to be celebrated, and the dog needs to be accepted for who they are at each step.  Some dogs can adjust quickly and learn how to be a loved pet pretty easily.  Others can take a long time to even be comfortable with things like walking through the house and being in the same room as a person.  No matter how far and how fast the breeder dogs progress, they are wonderful dogs and deserve a great home after their life on the puppy farm.  A fence or at least a secure fenced in potty area is highly recommended for the dog's safety, and may be required for some dogs.  Another small dog in the house can also help many former breeders adjust faster to life in a home, and also may be required in some cases.  We do put the needs of the dog's first, so it is nothing personal if we determine a particular dog isn't suitable for your specific home and living situation. If considering adopting a former breeding dog, the following article is good to read to help you understand the special needs these dogs may have.  http://nowisconsinpuppymills.com/mill-survivors.html If interested in adoption, the first step is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  If link isn't clickable, please copy/paste or visit http://www.bichonrescues.com.  Please note, filling out inquiry forms on Petfinder or Adoptapet and/or their application forms does not constitute an application for one of our dogs.  Priority in responding to inquires and applications is always to the applications filled out on our website, time constraints limit the number of other inquires we can reply to. We do our best to evaluate the dogs while they are with us, but they sometimes act different in the shelter environment than they do in a home.  Many times we do not know the actual breed/mix or age of the dog, in that case we use our best guess as to breed and age.   We are located in Mukwonago, WI.  Adopters must come to us, we do not ship our dogs.  Please do not apply for a dog until you are ready to adopt.  Once an application is approved you will be notified by email to make an appointment to meet the dog.  All dogs are seen by appointment only. The adoption fee through Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is $200 - $550 depending on the age of the dog, which includes Wi State Sales Tax.  Included in this fee is your new companion who will be spayed/neutered, have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (as required by state law), current on age appropriate vaccinations, heartworm tested (if old enough) and started on preventative, microchipped, and given a general wormer.  Other medical needs will also have been taken care of, such as dentals and treating ear infections.  To assist you and your new pet in adjusting to life together, you may chose to take an 8 week age appropriate obedience training course at For Pet's Sake Dog Training in Mukwonago, WI for $75 (up to $230 value).  You may opt to take Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Beginners, or Small Dogs Big Hearts.  You must register for the class within 90 days of adoption for the reduced fee.  For more information on the classes visit www.forpetssake.cc  More important information: ***We are a Wisconsin based rescue and do not ship our pets.  If you are considering adoption you must be willing to drive to meet and adopt the pet, as well as bring the pet back to us if the adoption doesn't work.  We adopt primarily in WI and IL, but will consider applicants in MN, IA, and MI.*** ***Please do not set up an appointment to meet the animals until you are ready to take your pet home.  If the meeting results in a match, you can often take the dog/cat home the same day or within a couple days if the medical care hasn't been completed.  We are not able to hold pets for adopters beyond this time.  Thanks for understanding.*** ***While we hope all of our adoptions lead to permanent homes for the animals we place, sometimes things just don't work out.  We do have a 30 day trial period.  For the first 30 days, if you or Bichon and Little Buddies decide that the adoption isn't a good match for either the humans or the pet, the adoption fee will be refunded minus $75 within 30 days of the return of the dog.  Bichon and Little Buddies also requires adopters to return the pet to us at any time that they are unable or unwilling to care for the animal anymore.*** ***We do not show dogs without an appointment.  The first step in adoption is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  Please do not call/email until AFTER you have filled out an application.*** Bichon and Little Buddies is a State Licensed Rescue # 268555-DS December 11, 2023, 9:25 am

Hi my name is Tucker. . . I'm a 6 year old Shih Tzu guy that has been retired from breeding, "cause he's too big for my girls". I'm a shy guy due to little interaction with people. So I'm looking for a family that has another dog I can learn from and hopefully a fenced yard. I weigh about 19 pounds, my foster Mom says I'm big boned. Apply to adopt me at: www.nbstr.org .

SENIOR ALERT!!! Sweet Luna, 10 year old, 10 pound Teddy Bear per Vet Records sadly lost her Human who has been with her all of her 10 years. Luna came to us with terribly matted coat with Hot Spots. Thanks to Miranda Langdon she turned Luna into a Beauty. She will be seeing a Vet to determine skin issues and update Vaccines and Heartworm Test. Luna is already spayed. She seems to prefer small Senior Dogs or calm small Dogs; playful, puppiness not tolerated. Luna is a snuggler, housebroke and pup pad trained. Located in Racine, Wisconsin. Approved Application and $350 Adopt Fee required. Please complete Application at www.tinypawssmalldogrescue.org or if questions contact Vic at (262) 496-9324 please.

Janey 6yo (18 lbs) a Shih Tzu Vetting Done Housebroke (at sometimes but rare they have accidents in the house). We’re working on Leash Training. Gets along well with other Dogs and Kids (toddler - teens). FENCED YARD required. Likes watermelons, cucumbers and she welcomes cuddles a lot. Janey is fostered in Racine, WI ADOPTION FEE of $450 required. Janey’s Foster name: Angela: a_terry29@yahoo. com. 262-497-4875

Cookie is pretty cool. He would be best in a home where there are not small children as he likes to be left alone. He loves running around outside. Anytime the door opens he thinks he needs to go out to use the bathroom. He loves treats including carrots. He doe snot like to be rubbing in the same spot consistently so if you're going to rub, when he seems done just stop or he will snap at you. He will stare at you eating anything but will not try to take it unless you leave it down. He is the typical big brother that doesn't let his little brother Oreo do ANYTHING before him. He's a jerk that way. Cookie will lay and cuddle all day or sleep independently. He is sometimes caged at night but most often the cage is open for him to frolic around. He doesn't cause trouble in the night :)

Oreo is the one above in the blue sweater. I am looking to rehome two Shihtzus. Oreo is pretty cool. He would be best in a home where there are not small children as he likes to be left alone. He loves running around outside. Anytime the door opens he thinks he needs to go out to use the bathroom. He loves treats including carrots. He loves cuddles and affection. He will stare at you eating anything but will not try to take it unless you leave it down. He is the typical little brother that allows his big brother Cookie to run over him. Poor thing :) Shih Tzus tend to have eye problems. I clean their eyes daily and add artificial tears as they will get really nasty if not cleaned daily. He is sometimes caged at night but most often the cage is open for him to frolic around. He doesn't cause trouble in the night :)