Maltese x Shih Tzu

Maltese X Shih Tzu.

Very affectionate and loving.

1. Keep communication through our messaging system for as long as possible.
2. Choose carefully what information you share about yourself and your dog.
3. Ask for recent health check certificate from their vet, this should check for known issues with the breed & have details of vaccinations. We recommend you read about the recommended breed health tests for Shih Tzus.
4. Stud dogs listed need to be 12 months or older. While bigger breeds may mature faster, often health complications don't show until later. DNA Testing is also recommended before a first mating.
5. Try the free litter planning tool to plan the optimal mating dates and other important milestones for the litter.
6. Ask breeders about their local vet who has taken care of the dog and contact the vet directly.
7. Ask breeders to provide their ID (driver's licence / passport) and take note of their contact details.
8. If you are new to breeding, please, please, read this article about breeding dogs.
9. Report suspicious activity to your local Garda Station & / or the Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine.
10. Use our contract template www.dogs.ie/contract or another as a basis for a written contract.