FAQ   

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I meet the puppies and their parents?

We are very proud of all of our dogs and we would
love the chance to show them off.
You can meet any of our available puppies and 
any of our adult dogs. You can also meet Takoda
if you would like, she may not be AKC or even a
pure bred but we love her just as much! Because
we only own one male dog at this time, in some
cases meeting the father dog is not feasible.
We do always have pictures of the sire we have used.

What happens if I can no longer keep or care for my puppy?

If at any point in your puppies life you are unable
to care for him or her we will gladly take them
back into our home. We ask that you never give the
puppy away, sell the puppy, or place it in a shelter.
This means from 8 weeks old to 20 years old! Please
call us first!

Will my puppy have it's shots or a health certificate?

ALL puppies will receive their shots from a licensed
veterinarian. You will get these records when your
puppy leaves our home. Some vets do NOT accept
breeder records, so we will save you the hassle
and added expense by having an experienced
professional examine your puppy. All traveling
puppies will have a health certificate issued from
a veterinarian. This certificate is good for 7 days
from the puppy leaving our home.

Are Shih Tzu dogs good with children or other pets?

Shih Tzu puppies are very good with families with
small children. Shih Tzus are also known for being
very friendly to other animals. Shih Tzu puppies
also make good pets for people living in
apartments and condominiums, where space
is limited.

Are Maltese dogs good with children or other pets?

The Maltese are also wonderful with humans
and pets alike. Maltese do well in apartments
and condominiums.

How big will my puppy be?

Puppies under 2 lbs at 8 weeks are very tiny.
The more under 2 lbs they are, the tinier they
will be full grown. No one can tell you 100% of
the time, with 100% accuracy, the EXACT
weight of your puppy once fully grown. We
can however come close. We do this by looking
at the weight of the grandparents, the parents
adult sizes and the weight of the puppy over
the first few weeks.
Please keep in mind the special needs of
the very small puppies. You may WANT the
largest puppy in the litter. Having a fully
grown adult who is 2-4 lbs is indeed
cute but it is also very important to know
that your tiny dog will always need your
help! They need your help to jump on
your bed. They need help to get in your
lap. They can be seriously injured in a fall
from your living room chair or by a cocker
spaniel at the park who only wanted to play.
Please think about these things BEFORE
you take on one of our smaller puppies.

Do Shih Tzu and Maltese breeds shed much?

No, both breeds are non-shedding AND hypoallergenic.

Is there anything special I should know about the care of my puppy?

Puppies will take time and care in grooming. You
will need to brush your puppies hair each day. By
6 months of age your Shih-Tzu puppy will have
a very fluffy coat that needs 10-15 minuets
each day and a bath each week. If not cut your
puppy's adult coat will touch the floor. If you
do not have the time or do not like the floor
length coat, these dogs are adorable in a
short, even shaved coats. Yorkie puppies and
adults have a single layer thin coat. It will be
very long if not cut. Yorkies are also adorable
in short coats. Remember, Painful mats can
develop in as little as a few days if the coat is
not brushed. This HURTS! So remember to
groom your baby.
Great care should be taken when letting a
child hold a toy breed puppy. They are small
and fragile. If dropped they can be seriously injured.
Toy breeds have tiny teeth, it is best to use a dog
food made for the tiny toy breeds and dog bones
to whiten and clean the teeth. Large kibble
is easy to choke on and also hard for them
to chew and promotes swallowing food whole.
I have found that the food for toy breeds
is wonderful for my babies. Your local pet store
will also carry tiny bones for treats.

We specialize in Shih Tzu, Maltese and Yorkies

Located in Southern, MS

Please call Kristi

at

(228) 222-7362

or you can email us at
fancylittlepaws@hotmail.com