........Frequently Asked Questions         

Why to buy a Sonshine Shih Tzu or an Anne's puppy?   How do I potty train?   Should I spay or neuter my puppy?  Male VS. Female?    Does my puppy need a schedule?    Why does my puppy need chews?    Should I crate train?    (all answered below)                 

  Why to buy an   Anne's Puppy from Sonshine Shih Tzu ?  Why our Shih Tzus cost more?

       Sonshine Shih Tzus  is dedicated to seeing you get the very best. 

        We  breed to keep the Shih Tzu standards and temperament. All of our Shih Tzus have sweet, loving, cuddling personalities. Thick coat, dark eyes, short nose, rare colors, compact, loving, sweet, toy, non-shedding, non-allergic and non-barking are a few of the qualities we keep in every puppy.

Over 32 reasons why "WE", give you our Best

We make sure our parents are healthy             

 We have exotic rare colors and traditional colors     

Parents are on the premises and can be seen

We will educate you and answer your questions.

We socialize our puppies

We enjoy what we do

We have repeat customers

Includes  1 st shot

Puppies are all examined by vet @6-8 weeks of age for eyes, heart, nose, ears, testis and anything else needed.

We want to see you get the very best

Many own more than one of our puppies

We have the same lines, but work independently.

We keep ALL shots and worming current

We love our Shih Tzus

We will make you proud parents 

We will make you aware of what your puppy is eating- LOOK AT LABEL

We work with individuals who have never owned a puppy or Shih Tzu before.

We share our homes with our pets              

 We see every puppy gets a complete check-up.       

We share our knowledge with our customers

We register with the number one registry AKC.

We have regular vet visits    

We have a great reputation

We enjoy giving you and your puppy; a puppy care packet- health record, toys, blanket, chews and more.

We have everything you need available on premises; when your puppy goes home to stay.

                    CREATE  A DEN

Many people don’t understand how important it is for your puppy to have a safe area that is all there own. This space is a refuge away from other people in the house. This is your puppy’s DEN. A place they know no one will bother them. A place to rest, chews on a bone, and enjoy their favorite toy and blanket.

THIS IS NOT A PLACE YOU PUNISH YOUR PUPPY      

     When leaving the home for a few hours use this so the puppy will not get into any thing that could harm them. Puppies can chew or eat something that could inflict harm or even death. A den will help  keep your puppy safe. We use and love play pens. A low changeable flexible panels of fencing. Puppies can not just have free run of your home. They need structure and safety.

                 KEEP YOUR PUPPY ON A SCHEDULE                 

            Your puppy is like a child:

     They need to know the schedule….So they can rely on you to feed an take outside regally. Many have a special play time- after dinner- before settling in for the long night. You and your puppy should come up with a schedule that will accommodate both your needs. It’s O.K. to be flexible with in a reasonable amount of time. However, the more consistent you are; the greater the pup will try to please you.

    Stores like Wal-Mart have on- the spot tag makers…

LOST DOGS CAN NOT BE FOUND EASILY…MOST WILL TRY AND KEEP YOUR SHIH TZU WHEN FOUND…MAKE A DOG TAG IMMEDIATELY. THEN SECURE IT TO THE COLLAR, SO EVERYONE CAN SEE IT.  MICRO CHIP ALSO

                                  PUPPIES NEED TO CHEW

             If you do not give them bones or chews they will find something in you home to chew.

    Baby teeth come out and they need help. Older dogs need to help clean there teeth and chew help keep much of the tarter down. If you can get in a habit of brushing there teeth. 

   Hard food will help in cleaning the teeth. Have free food and clean water available always.

             Pull Ropes work well too.

Some of the smaller  breeds are hard to house train. The Shih Tzu can be one of those breeds. Our puppies are already paper-trained so this makes it very simple to house train. Just follow these few short guidelines.

       KEEP THEM IN EYE SIGHT.

They need to be let out every few hours and watched. When they go potty outside make a big deal of it… “What a good doggie” and a treat. If they go in the house say .. “No” and give no treat.

Your new Shih Tzu really want to please you. Your their mommy now. Make it clear what you expect from him or her. Many customers like that our Shih Tzu are already paper trained. If a small  plastic box with paper or a wee pad is put down. Your pup can use it in emergencies Your puppy  will still go out side, but now he'll have a place to go if someone forgets to take him or her out. They want to please you!

Once they know what makes you happy they will want to do it. They also love to play…they get short burst of energy and get all excited when your happy and talk baby talk with them.  “Want a treat, ball, toy, car ride, outside, come, go,  get it, beg, sit, stay are only a few of the words they will learn fast. Your pup is now a member of the family; he’ll need a proper feeding schedule, walks, and bed time.

                            Male VS. Female    

Which sex is better....Do you know the truth about the Shih Tzus? Catch the puppy and find out more.

Males....easy going, doesn't seek all the attention, loving 24-7, unless used for breeding my males squat to pee, will lie down for hours no mater what is going on in the house, obedient, playful, trusting and will just melt into your hands.

Females.....Attention seekers, have to be the center of it, wants to be involved in everything going on around them,  come in heat twice a year during this time usually doesn't get along with other females (some males), doesn't want to share, usually the alpha, runs the show, royalty, airy,  stubborn, determine to get her way; but knows when; and how to be sweet.

This is what I have found out over 30 years of living with Shih Tzus. However, every dog is unique and all are not the same this is my opinion from my experiences. I prefer a males personality.  Shih Tzu males are considered the better pet. Ask questions to find out about each puppy's individual personality.

                             SPAY AND NEUTERING

                          WE DO NOT MAKE YOU SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PET   

    We let you decide what would be best for you and your pet. Talk to your Vet, he can help you decide what would be the proper action to take. However; you only receive limited registration on pet puppies that where sold locally at half price*. 

        If you just want a pet...and there will be no breeding of pet, nor any showing....limited registration is great for you, because you pay less, Yes, almost half price, but you still receive the best  quality pet.*Prices are shown @ limited