Frequently asked questions.
FAQs
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Precious Pup Shop is located in Glendale, Arizona.
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Each puppy is individually priced according to breed, size, desirable traits, and pedigree. Our toy sized puppies typically range from $2,500 and up, while teacup sized puppies range anywhere from $2,995 to as much as $8,000 or more. If you are interested in a particular puppy, and you’re local to the Phoenix area, please visit our pup boutique for pricing information. If you aren’t local to the Phoenix/Glendale area, contact us for pricing information.
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We have a special puppy delivery option for nearby cities and states for an additional cost. Our pup delivery entails a nanny accompaning your little one directly to your home, safe and sound.
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We let our puppies go between 8-12 weeks, depending on the size of the dog.
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At Precious Pups, we only allow our dogs to go to forever homes.
Adding a new member to your family is a huge responsibility that shouldn’t be taken lightly. We reccommend you doing the proper research and making the appropriate arrangments before adding any pet to your life.
However, if at any point you can no longer care for your dog, we will take them back at any age.
(You will NOT be refunded, of course.) We never want any of our precious pups going to the pound or ending up in an unreliable home.
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There is 100% health guarantee on all of our puppies. Every puppy goes home with their first vaccinations and is vet checked prior.
We also guarantee that our puppies are free of illness and any contagious or infectious diseases, including distemper and canine parvovirus, for 14 days after the purchase date.
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Our Shih-Tzus are 100% purebred, but we do not sell our puppies with papers. Our pups are meant to be family members.
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All of our puppies come with their first shots and a health check. You are also welcome to bring your little angel back for their last shots when it is time, for a small surcharge.
Here is a generally accepted guideline of the puppy vaccination schedule for the first year:
6-8 weeks of age: 1st round of DHPP
9-11 weeks of age: 2nd round of DHPP + Bordatella
12-14 weeks of age: 3rd round of DHPP
12-16 weeks of age: Rabies
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We are not. We are just a big, loving family that loves animals! The fair and responsible treatment of our dogs is of the utmost priority to us. Each of our dogs has only a few litters and then, is fixed.
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Please check our site or contact us about current litters. Typically, we specialize in purebred Shih Tzus, and designer breeds like; Shorkies (Shih-Tzu / Yorkie), Malshis (Maltese / Shih-Tzu.)
We often rescue other small dog breeds from bad situations and find them good homes.
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No, it isn’t. Teacup / Imperial puppies do exist. This claim likely stems from the fact that a teacup puppy’s weight will typically fall below the AKC’s standards for most toy breed dogs. However, just because a dog is too small to meet the show breed standards of a particular kennel club, doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist! The Maltipoo, Goldendoodle, Shorkie and many other designer breeds aren’t recognized by the AKC either, but they surely exist! Remember, the word “teacup” or “imperial” are merely terms used to describe the size of a very small dog.
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We will be happy to answer any questions you have before you take your puppy home.
We also have great resources on our blog about puppy essentials and much more!
Expectations:
Exercise Requirements: <20 Minutes/day
Energy Level: Average
Longevity Range: 12-14 yrs
Tendency to Drool: Very Low
Tendency to snore: Medium
Tendency to bark: Medium
Social/Attention Needs: High
Shedding: Low-Nothing
(Shih-Tzu’s are hypoallergenic. They do not ‘shed’ the way normal dogs do, they lose hair more similarly to humans, most times being unnoticeable.)
SIZE:
Weight Range
Male & Famale: Typically 9-16lbs. but our pups usually range between 5-12lbs
Height at Withers
Male: 10in.
Female 10in.
Features
Long, Double Coat
Brachycephalic (squashed face), naturally floppy ears
PERSONALITY:
The Shih Tzu is renowned for its perky, happy temperment. They are lively and friendly.
Shih Tzu tend to get along with people of all ages , with other dogs, and with pets of different species. Rarely will you ever find a snippy Shih Tzu, due to the owner not socializing the dog during puppyhood or improper care. Most are remarkably sweet.
With their short muzzles, the Shih-Tzus are not big chewers.
They have a large desire to be with people, whether that be sitting on your lap or strolling with you through the park.
Beware of exercising a Shih Tzu too much or in hot, humid weather. Similarly to pugs, bull dogs etc; (with their short, flat muzzle,) the breed is prone to heat stroke. They do not need nor want a mile hike every day, but do enjoy walks and should be kept fit.
Hair is a four-letter-word when it comes to the Shih Tzu. Most owners resort to a short, year round body clip, which looks quite nice and is easy to care for. If you wih to keep their famous, long, flowing coat, you must be prepared for some grooming time. With a daily brush, keeping a long coat is quite easy and managable.
Bi-Weekly Baths with oiling of the coat is advised. This helps keep matting down, along with a quick daily brush.
FUN FACTS:
THE BREED IS MORE THAN 1,000 YEARS OLD!
Documentation of the Shih Tzu goes back at least 1,000 Years. The breeds ancestry goes back even further than that. Records show that short, square, “under the table” dogs existed in China as early as 1,000b.c. These short and stout pooches were likely the early ancestors of the Shih Tzu.
THEY CAME FROM TIBET
People commonly associate the Shih Tzu with China, but they actually came from China’s western neighbor, Tibet, which was a sovereign nation until the 1950’s. Tibet sent dogs to Chinese royalty as gifts. The Chinese then most likely bred those dogs with Pekingese or Pugs to create the modern-day Shih Tzu.
THEIR NAME MEANS ‘LITTLE LION’
The Mandarin translation for “Shih Tzu” is “little lion.” The Shih Tzu was likely given this name because of it’s association with the Tibetan Buddist God of Learning, who, according to legend, travelled around with a small dog that could transform into a full-sized lion.
MANY CELEBS HAVE OWNED SHIH TZUS
Since the Shih Tzu is one of the most popular dog breeds, it’s no surprise that many stars have owned them. Celebrity owners of the Shih Tzu include; Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Lionel Richie, Nicole Richie, Colin Farell, Bill Gates, and even Queen Elizabeth 2.