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Why the Bichon Shih Tzu?
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Bichon Shih Tzus are non to low shedding and considered among the best hypo-allergenic breeds, but no dog is truly "allergy-free" to those suffering from acute reactions. If you have allergies and want to find out if these are the dogs for you, we'd encourage you to spend some time with any other non to low shedding breed. Invite a friend or acquaintances Yorkie, Shih Tzu, Maltese, Bichon, etc to spent the weekend or even a week with you and this will give you a really accurate idea of "hypo-allergenic" is going to work for your specific allergies.
Coat types are varied within the Bichon Shih Tzu and can be silky soft curls or velvety straight coats. We specialize in the rarer straight and wavy coats in both solid and patch coat markings. Non to low shedding coats such as these require regular brushing and trips to the groomer in order to remain gorgeous and mat-free. Having a dog that feels like a silken, living teddy bear is well worth the effort!
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This breed can range in size from 5-20lbs, but most of our dogs will mature to the 9-15 pound range. There is generally a range of sizes availabile from each litter and we can estimate the end weight before the puppy goes home. These dogs are small with huge personalities! The vast majority of our dogs are thrilled to join their
The Bichon Shih Tzu cross is known for its people oriented, affectionate and sweet personalities. Take a moment to search the internet for information on this mixed breed and you will find nothing but rave reviews for their family suitability, fantastic temperaments, trainability, and robust health. They are truly the ultimate family pet and they will crave nothing more than to be by your side.
humans on mountain walks, boat trips, and camping ventures. When it all settles down, it will make their day to curl up on your lap at the fire and beg for a bit of your marshmallow. Not into low level adventuring? Not a problem! The Bichon Shih Tzu is just as happy to be a relaxed house-dweller. Essentially, our dogs just want to be with you and do not have high exercise or activity requirements.
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We were fortunate to get our original dogs from Colette Francis of Pooch Palace Kennels, retired Bichon Shih Tzu / Bichon Shih Tzu Yorkie breeder of 30 years. She poured herself into these dogs, carefully breeding them for superior health and temperament. We are so thankful for the work she put in to reduce genetic health issues, focus on color and confirmation and select only the best temperaments to move forward. I truly believe that it is not possible to find healthier, happier, and better tempered dogs than the ones she created and we are beyond thrilled and honoured to be building on her strong foundation.
