everyone needs to think long and hard before taking on a new puppy yes you will adore this little bundle of love but it is also hard work all puppys need a caring person someone to be there mother there teacher and everything there little hearts desires as a breeder of shih tzu,s i know sleepless night,s hards work and sad times. but i also know what love these little dogs will give you many people think that breeders are in for the money nothing could be further from the truth from a shihtzu lover ( and breeder) margaret lyon london