That is still a puppy LIARS! And, TheDogBowExpert is RIGHT it does sound like a PuPpy Mill...... naughty naughty...trying to sell up on YoU TubE! My ShIh TzU Sookie is watching in disgust! ♥
My shih-tzu is a rescue from a puppy mill that i adopted - she weighs 6 lbs and is 3.5 years old - she's been sickly almost her whole life, and when I brought her home she had no hair. Teacup is a disgusting practice - it's often that they're inbred so they maintain certain characteristics of their elders, including the small size. Everything surrounding imperial and teacup is immoral.
PLEASE don't ever buy one of these "imperial" shih tzus. Not only are "imperial" NOT recognised by the AKC, ppl who breed these tiny versions of these beautiful dogs are bastardising its genetics. These pups almost always end up with serious health problems and early deaths. Be aware of this and NEVER buy from pet shops who sell puppymill puppies!
I'm happy someone understands that. Too many people are spending THOUSANDS of dollars on these teacups, imperials, mini Shih Tzus, whatever you want to call them, and the dogs just end up with many health issues.
hehehe... the dog doesn't like you. he/she is just annoyed by you calling him/her. And TheDogBowExpert is right. the background sounds like you are running a puppy mill. if you aren't, then why not show us a video about where you are?
@TheDogBowExpert Probably. Imperial shih tzus usually come from poor breeders who inbreed their dogs. Often, it's good to go for mixes these days. People can find lots of mutts at the pound. ADOPT!
If you want this shih tzu as a pet, there is nothing wrong with that. The dog is very cute and I would definitely take it home with me. However, if you are looking for a show quality shih tzu, the standard weight for a show shih tzu is between 9 and 16 lbs. This dog should not sell for the price of a show quality shih tzu but it is cute nonetheless.
Many of the less than reputable breeders of undersized Shih Tzu claim that their Shih Tzu possess the "imperial" gene. There is no proof that such a gene exists. Size reduction occurs by breeding the smallest dog in a litter to another small dog of another litter, and so on and so forth. This not only creates abnormally small Shih Tzu, but also puppies that may have health problems. This is not indicative of an "imperial gene," but rather of poor breeding practices.
I can tell you right now from the size of that dog, there is no way your dogs grow to 3.5 lbs that dog is at least 5lbs. My dog is almost 2 years old and 5 lbs, looks alot smaller than your dog.
first of all, it is wrong to sell dogs over the internet. i hear a million dogs barking in the background forcing me to believe this could be a puppy mill. you should be flagged for this kind of posting. and in regards to mandymacc33--are you serious? getting your money back if the dog grows to be "too big for you?" you must be joking or you are seriously deranged.
That dog is like what 8 weeks old? That dog is going to be four and a half times that size when it's an adult! If I buy one and it's huge do I get my money back?
Omg!!! This is so FREAKIN cute!!
BritneyJanes 1 month ago
It's either a puppy or not a shih tzu o have a shih tzu ans they are about 15 pounds
MsJellyBeanz1 3 months ago
A. Your lying Or B. That dog is gonna die very young. One or the other
bmorales1225 4 months ago
That is still a puppy LIARS! And, TheDogBowExpert is RIGHT it does sound like a PuPpy Mill...... naughty naughty...trying to sell up on YoU TubE! My ShIh TzU Sookie is watching in disgust! ♥
ashleyscarsgard 5 months ago
mine's 13 pounds and only 6 months old
HatGirl1234 6 months ago
can he go upstairs
MrSecret98 8 months ago
My shih-tzu is a rescue from a puppy mill that i adopted - she weighs 6 lbs and is 3.5 years old - she's been sickly almost her whole life, and when I brought her home she had no hair. Teacup is a disgusting practice - it's often that they're inbred so they maintain certain characteristics of their elders, including the small size. Everything surrounding imperial and teacup is immoral.
lostinvast 1 year ago
why have such a small dog a regular shih tzu is small enough i think i have one and she gets into everything
Nicole2SilLy 1 year ago
no. no puppy mill here. i take it this is one of the few times you let him out of his cage. you people are trash. diaf.
allgoodnamestaken76 1 year ago
mines 25 xD
chicagobhawks23 1 year ago
this don't look like no damn shitzu!
SH3SiNS4N3 2 years ago
yes it does,...dont be ridiculous
butterflysarsy 2 years ago
*Shih Tzu
HeartagramRiot 2 years ago
yes it doesn't look full blooded maybe a maltese and shih tzu mix! but it's stil cute...and why are there all those dogs barking in the background?
gigglegirlie 2 years ago 2
I agree with TheDogBoExpert.... sounds like an PUPPY MILL!!! ... Shame on you!
Liquideze 2 years ago 3
PLEASE don't ever buy one of these "imperial" shih tzus. Not only are "imperial" NOT recognised by the AKC, ppl who breed these tiny versions of these beautiful dogs are bastardising its genetics. These pups almost always end up with serious health problems and early deaths. Be aware of this and NEVER buy from pet shops who sell puppymill puppies!
OneFeistyScorpio 2 years ago 16
@One Feisty Scorpio:
I'm happy someone understands that. Too many people are spending THOUSANDS of dollars on these teacups, imperials, mini Shih Tzus, whatever you want to call them, and the dogs just end up with many health issues.
xTashaBaybe 2 years ago
@OneFeistyScorpio haven't had any problems with mine.
veedub447 1 year ago
@OneFeistyScorpio
My dog is an imperial shih-tzu, he's small and about to turn one. Vet says he's a perfect healthy boy. (:
146TeamBieber146 1 year ago
@OneFeistyScorpio did urs die mine had alot of health problems though he dosent no more
MrSecret98 8 months ago
thats full grown, woah
i want one
they are so adorable
i want one but last time i checked they were a thousand dollars.
itsTAYLOR4 2 years ago
hehehe... the dog doesn't like you. he/she is just annoyed by you calling him/her. And TheDogBowExpert is right. the background sounds like you are running a puppy mill. if you aren't, then why not show us a video about where you are?
maxidude121 3 years ago 3
All that backround noise sounds like you're running a puppymill
TheDogBowExpert 3 years ago 15
@TheDogBowExpert Totally agree!
kissmilily 1 year ago
@TheDogBowExpert Probably. Imperial shih tzus usually come from poor breeders who inbreed their dogs. Often, it's good to go for mixes these days. People can find lots of mutts at the pound. ADOPT!
AshillaBeige 1 year ago
so cute!!!!
ikimikiss 3 years ago
nah it looks like a pup
mistyforyou 3 years ago
that dog is not full grown and not full shih tzu mine is just a yr old and weighs 10 pounds
armywife56 3 years ago
If you want this shih tzu as a pet, there is nothing wrong with that. The dog is very cute and I would definitely take it home with me. However, if you are looking for a show quality shih tzu, the standard weight for a show shih tzu is between 9 and 16 lbs. This dog should not sell for the price of a show quality shih tzu but it is cute nonetheless.
PunkishRockerChick 3 years ago
thats not a full blooded shih tzu ... people arnt that stupid you fool
cyreneiscool0 3 years ago
Your Shih Tzu is full grown???!!!
Mine's 2.85 pounds a 8 weeks!
ChaseGeritStudios 3 years ago
Many of the less than reputable breeders of undersized Shih Tzu claim that their Shih Tzu possess the "imperial" gene. There is no proof that such a gene exists. Size reduction occurs by breeding the smallest dog in a litter to another small dog of another litter, and so on and so forth. This not only creates abnormally small Shih Tzu, but also puppies that may have health problems. This is not indicative of an "imperial gene," but rather of poor breeding practices.
ElleCM2 3 years ago 3
I can tell you right now from the size of that dog, there is no way your dogs grow to 3.5 lbs that dog is at least 5lbs. My dog is almost 2 years old and 5 lbs, looks alot smaller than your dog.
Megk1117 4 years ago
first of all, it is wrong to sell dogs over the internet. i hear a million dogs barking in the background forcing me to believe this could be a puppy mill. you should be flagged for this kind of posting. and in regards to mandymacc33--are you serious? getting your money back if the dog grows to be "too big for you?" you must be joking or you are seriously deranged.
jazast12 4 years ago 3
It was sarcasm for the false advertising! go find a PETA member to fuck and get off your high horse. Now whos deranged? You can't even tell sarcasm
mandymac33 4 years ago
there are three kinds of shih tzu the imperial european and the american. that shih tzu is an imperial
harrygats 4 years ago
it looks like a Maltese/Shih Tzu..
puertorock237 4 years ago
That dog is like what 8 weeks old? That dog is going to be four and a half times that size when it's an adult! If I buy one and it's huge do I get my money back?
mandymac33 4 years ago
wow! u wuld want urr money cuz a dog is to big 4 u wow! thats sad!
monkeyk20133 4 years ago
hey that's not my point! my point is it's false fucking advertising. Get lost you're not worth my time.
mandymac33 4 years ago
What kind of dog is it? it doesn't look like shih tzu at all! are the AKC?
kktmkktm 4 years ago
I agree. Looks like a cross to me....
rhontzu 3 years ago