Grilling Your Shih Tzu Breeder

Every good Shih Tzu breeder is used to answering questions from their customers so you are not doing anything new or annoying for the breeder. Getting the right information to the owners is part of the breeder’s job and any good breeder is going to have the same level of concern for the animal's welfare that you do. So when you start asking questions you are not doing anything new, but there are some questions that you should always remember to ask your breeder when you are talking to them.

You want to know your breeder so ask them how long they have been in business, how they got started, how they feel about the dogs they sell, and anything you think you need to know to feel like you know your breeder as a professional breeder. Leave any personal information out of it, you can find out what you need to know about their personality by just talking to them. Also ask them what national breeder registry they are listed with and why they chose that registry. Ask about them because they will ask about you.

You may also want to take the time to ask your breeder questions about their business after the sale. Most reputable breeders are going to offer you free pet insurance after you buy your puppy and if they do then ask them about the insurance and make sure you understand how it all works. If they do not offer you insurance then question that because it is something they get for free from insurance companies so they should be passing it on to you.

Your breeder will have a lot of information for you about the care and feeding of your new Shih Tzu puppy so make sure you spend a lot of time asking your breeder about all of this information and make sure you understand what they are giving you and how you are supposed to use it. There are never too many questions when it comes to the care and feeding of your puppy and your breeder wants to make sure you understand so don’t be afraid to ask.

It may be a difficult question to ask but many reputable breeders have a policy where they will take the Shih Tzu back if you cannot care for it or no longer want it. No Shih Tzu breeder wants to do this, and they do not offer you a refund of any kind if you take them up on it, but it is a good thing to know that if you can no longer care for the pet that you are not going to have to abandon it somewhere. Always know your options and this is an important option to understand.

Your Shih Tzu breeder is expecting you to have a lot of questions and the best breeders always have answers for you and probably even have the answers to many of your questions already written down for you to take home. But never be shy about asking questions, as this is the life of your dog you are considering and the happiness of you and your family. No one minds taking some time to answer those questions.

Rebecca Simpson is an animal lover with several pampered indoor pets. You can use this article to figure out the questions to ask Shih Tzu breeders. This article contains some very important Shih Tzu information you need to know prior to talking with breeders.