I want to get a puppy and I want a small dog, Should I get a Shih Zuh, Pekingnese or Chinese Imperial?

This will be my 1st dog purchase and I'm really not sure if males of females are the better dog.

I want to get a puppy and I want a small dog, Should I get a Shih Zuh, Pekingnese or Chinese Imperial?
First, please research each of these breeds regarding personality and health problems. Small dogs tend to be rather high strung and, if bought from a puppy mill or a store who buys from puppy mills - any breed related health issues are more likely to occur in your puppy.


That said - when you are ready to get your dog - go to "Petfinders.com" and look under "finding breed" - they will give you a list of dogs in that breed currently available for adoption, and you can also get a list of rescue groups specializing in that breed so you can find one in your area.


Again - please don't support puppies for sale from pet stores or breeders. That is, unless you can get a reference from a veternarian or the local humane society that the dogs are treated humanely and not overly inbred.


Puppies deserve loving homes, and their parents deserve to be treated as more than breeding stock - stuck in filthy cramped cages all their lives.


I know you'll love your new dog when you get it. You just need to be aware where they really come from.
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Reply:you should get a girl shih tzu
Reply:None get a staffie! :P there the best! loving faithfull! Beautiful!
Reply:No one can answer this question but you. What are some of your habits, your lifestyle, personality traits. You want a dog (small, medium or large) that will match all of these. Do you want a dog that requires a lot of grooming, a tenacious little dog, an easily trainable dog, stubborn yet loveable, loyal, etc etc. Learn of their tendancies and short comings.





There are differences between the males and females (personalities) so do your research and see which is better for you.





Good Luck
Reply:shihtzus are so cute! i have one and he is the most loving dog in the world and he knows how to give back the love as well! only thing is, shihtzus are known for smelly tears... so buy diamond eye! =D
Reply:maybe a yorkshire terrer there small easy and loveful
Reply:My favorite breed is the chihuahua. If you get a male you want to have him fixed before he starts marking, or that becomes a real problem. I prefer females, but have both. All the breeds that you name require lots of grooming. Also the shorter nosed dogs have a lot of breathing problems.
Reply:Go to YAHOO! and type in "dog breed selector" Several questionnaires will come up. They will ask you about your lifestyle and preferences. This should give you a good idea about the breed good for you. Once you get it narrowed down, go to akc.com and look at the breed standard. then you may want to volunteer at a shelter or rescue so you can meet the dogs in person and see if you connect. Another resource might be to go to a dog show. Whatever you do, don't go to a pet shop or a backyard breeder
Reply:Shih zuh are the most loving dog I ever had, the need alot of love but they give it back ten fold!

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