Prefrences & Info

Prefrences

WHAT GENDER IS BEST FOR YOU?

1.) Do I want a more laid-back puppy or a more active one?

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If you answered "active", we would likely suggest a female puppy. Often they need more mental stimulation than male dogs and in turn, need more activity. If you answered "Laid Back", we would suggest you purchase a male puppy.

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2.) Am I a confident, experienced, and patient trainer?

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If you answered "yes", we would suggest a male puppy for you as sometimes they take a bit longer to train than some of the females. Of course, you don't have to be a professional trainer to have a male puppy, but we do warn that sometimes they take a little longer to train. Females may be better for the less experienced as sometimes their drive to learn is a little higher. 

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3.) Are there more males or females in your human family?

Often times male dogs bond better to women, while female dogs bond better to men. Of course, this is just a generalization, but it is something that we have seen happen often.  

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4.) Are my other pets males or females?

Especially if you have other dogs, it's important to take into account their genders and their roles in your already established family. Bringing a new puppy into the family can upset your current dog's balance so be careful to pick a puppy that will complement your current dog's personality. If you already have a female dog, we would suggest getting a male as having two females can sometimes cause issues, especially if they both have dominant personalities. If you already have a male dog, either gender should be right for you. As males are generally more laid back, bringing either gender into the home is less of an issue. However, again, be sure that you are not picking a dominant puppy if your male dog already has a dominant personality. We are here to help you decipher which personality will work for you!

 FAQs

  • None of the dog breeds are 100% hypoallergenic but, from our experience, they are a good choice if you suffer from pet allergens. My mom is allergic to dogs and has no problem at all with the dogs So I think A shih tzu is a wonderful Breed for those who suffer from pet allergies. Our dogs don’t shed much, the only time they lose hair is during daily grooming.

  • There are some situations where a female does not get pregnant, or there are complications with the pregnancy that cause the puppies not to survive. Of course, we do everything we can to prevent these situations from happening, but sometimes there is nothing we can do and nature takes its course. In these situations, depositors will wait for the next available litter.

  • Based on genetics and coat and color coding, we do our best to predict the coloring outcome of each litter. However, this is not an exact science and can easily surprise us. Genders are also a total surprise and we cannot predict the genders that the puppies will be, which is a part of the reason that we announce the litters after they are born. If your application notates that you are non-negotiable on a specific color or gender, we will do our best to match you with that, but the wait time will likely be much longer for you than for others who are more open. If you have a specific coat texture need due to allergy needs, we will accommodate this. However, the more specific you are about color or gender, the longer your wait time will likely be.

  • The health of our mama dogs is one of the top priorities in our program. This is why we do our best to ensure that each female is cared for for her individual needs. Just as humans do, some of our girls enjoy being moms, while others prefer an independent, baby-free life! Some girls bounce back really quickly and want to become moms again soon, while others' bodies take longer to get used to being a mom. We watch each of our mother dogs closely as they whelp and raise their puppies to ensure that the puppies are being cared for correctly by their mothers, and if one of them seems to be lagging or not enjoying motherhood as much as she used to, she will be retired more quickly, or we will skip a cycle or two with her. We also work closely with our reproductive veterinarians who help us stay current on the best practices. Currently, they are recommending that we breed our girls around 4 times , and then retire them early