Cooper the purebred Shih Tzu for stud

Cooper is our family pet, great with children & other animals, especially our cats. He has a lovely placid temperament and playful when he wants to be. He is active and loves going for walks but at the same time is happy to sit on my lap for cuddles. Proven at stud, see photo of puppies born earlier this year.

Please contact me for more information on arranging a service with Cooper.

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