Can anyone help me find an imperial shih-tzu near me that is not so expensive?

i've always wanted a teacup shih-tzu an i just can't seem to find one. so i figured since today is my birthday i'm determined to find one. However most of the puppies that are gorgeous are either too far away from me or too expensive.

Can anyone help me find an imperial shih-tzu near me that is not so expensive?
I'll just copy/paste from one of my previous answers. [I guess the person blocked me too. WOW.]





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Please. Listen.





Teacups do NOT exist. I'm sick of hearing this, with all due respect. Do you want to know what teacups really are? I will tell you. Teacups are actually the offspring of generations of RUNTS - the smallest, unhealthiest dog of a litter. "Teacups" die EARLY, have behaviorial problems, medical issues, and extremely, ridiculously fragile. They're also pretty dumb, if you ask me, thanks to the bad breeding. "Teacups" are sold by bad breeders and pet stores to make women think they're cute, and I'm saying this in the nicest way possible.


There is no such thing as a "toy" Yorkie. They only come in one size. Anything smaller is probably a runt. I can provide links to good information and necessary research, along with sources of obtaining a maltese. By the way, there is no such thing as a Maltipoo, either - only mutts.





Research [Important] - http://stoppuppymills.org


http://akc.org


http://dogbreedinfo.com %26lt;- read thoroughly http://puppydogweb.com


http://www.syntari.com/purchase.htm


http://dogster.com





Where to get a dog: http://petfinder.com http://akc.org http://breeders.net http://pets911.com http://petharbor.com http://dogsindanger.com http://dogbreedinfo.com %26lt;- has breeder classifieds





Dogs aren't cheap, mind you. What will you do if the dog has obedience problems? Obedience classes are from $95++. Vets? What if your dog gets run over? Visits can be from $50-1000+++. Supplies? Food? Food alone per month is $30+. A crate is from $75-100+. Treats... they're cheap, but remember, it all adds up.
Reply:try kijij classifieds
Reply:look on petfinder.com
Reply:You can't find one, cause there is no such thing. .. Your so called teacup is a runt of the litter. They are more expensive cause unscrupulous breeders tend to charge more for them, because people think that they are special. They are the smallest of the litter.. Maybe the sickest, maybe not. But they are just the runt of the litter..
Reply:The American Shih Tzu Club


The AKC parent club and US authority on Shih Tzus





http://www.shihtzu.org/Info/imperial.asp...





Don't support PuppyMills and Backyard Breeders.
Reply:If you can't afford the purchase price of a well-bred shih tzu, consider whether you are prepared for the expense of veterinary care, food bills and grooming equipment (or groomer). As has already been mentioned, there is no such thing as a teacup shih tzu and anyone trying to sell you one is not someone you want to get a dog from - they are lying or else too ignorant to be responsible breeders.





Shih tzu are prone to a number of hereditary problems that are very painful and expensive to address. If you think a well-bred puppy is expensive, you will be shocked at the money it takes to fix slipping knee caps or an operation to correct entroption.





People selling their puppies for cheap are not likely to have done all the tests that certify their breeding stock clear of problems like luxating patellas and eye degenerating conditions. They also are not likely to have made sure that their dogs were outstanding in structure and temperament. You may only want a pet, but only a breeder who breeds to produce the best Shih tzus possible is going to give you a puppy that has the deck stacked in your favour for health and temperament, not to mention looking and acting like a Shih tzu should.





You still have some options, though. You can contact a Shih tzu rescue and see if they have dogs needing homes. These still will cost some money, as the rescue has to feed and house and pay for medical care for them. They are usually much cheaper than a puppy from a reputable breeder. They can have a fuzzy past, though, so keep that in mind. Many, however, are wonderful dogs who only need a dedicated owner to make them into outstanding companions.





Along these lines, http://www.petfinder.com/ is an excellent way of searching for any kind of pet. You can specify the kind and type, listed in order of proximity to your location.





The local SPCA/animal shelter is much less likely to have or harbour any small breed, as these get snapped up pretty quickly in most areas. It's worth a try, though, and you can put your name in for a shih tzu or mix.
Reply:There is no such thing as a teacup anything. Don't believe me? Search AKC to see if you can find anything about teacups. This is just another ploy to get more money out of suckers!
Reply:Adopt one. There are millions of animals that need a home.
Reply:I love teacup shih-tzus they are so cute I want to get one to breed with my chihuahua but can't find any that are not like $2000 and I will not pay that much for any dog at all..





maybe look at newspapers to see if theres any and call every person who is selling shih tzus and ask if they have one..