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Adoption Fee: $700

Age: 4 Months Gender: male Size: small Primary Breed: Shih Tzu Primary Color: Brindle Shed Level Low Energy Level: Moderate Housetrained: Working on it Kid Friendly: Does well with respectful children with healthy dog boundaries Cat Friendly: Unknown Dog Friendly: Yes Crate Trained: Working on it

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�� Meet Mochi!

4-Month-Old Male Shih Tzu | Sweet, Snuggly & Full of Love

Mochi is a tiny bundle of joy with an extra-large heart. This adorable 4-month-old Shih Tzu is the definition of a cuddle bug—he loves to snuggle close, soak up affection, and give endless puppy kisses to anyone lucky enough to meet him. When he’s not cuddling, Mochi is busy being curious and playful, happily exploring the world around him. He’s friendly with all dogs and absolutely adores kids, making him a wonderful family companion.

Mochi is working hard on his potty training and making great progress. He’s already mastered going up the stairs (go Mochi! ��) and is still learning the art of coming down—which just adds to his puppy charm. Sweet, loving, playful, and affectionate, Mochi is ready to bring joy, laughter, and lots of kisses to his forever home.

�� If you’re looking for a loyal little best friend who loves cuddles and kids, Mochi may be your perfect match!

ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Family willing to provide the structure and love needed for the dog to live a fulfilling life both mentally and physically
• Physically fenced in yard preferred but not required

The adoption fee includes spay/neuter through our program at Best Care Pet Hospital when age appropriate. All of the dogs in our program are up to date on age appropriate vaccinations (distemper, bordatella, lepto, and rabies), started on monthly preventatives for heartworm and fleas/ticks, and are microchipped. Please complete an application to welcome home your new best friend today!

WHAT THE AKC SAYS ABOUT SHIH TZUS:

That face! Those big dark eyes looking up at you with that sweet expression! It's no surprise that Shih Tzu owners have been so delighted with this little 'Lion Dog' for a thousand years. Where Shih Tzu go, giggles and mischief follow. Shi Tsu (pronounced in the West 'sheed-zoo' or 'sheet-su'; the Chinese say 'sher-zer'), weighing between 9 to 16 pounds, and standing between 8 and 11 inches, are surprisingly solid for dogs their size. The coat, which comes in many colors, is worth the time you will put into it'¿few dogs are as beautiful as a well-groomed Shih Tzu. Being cute is a way of life for this lively charmer. The Shih Tzu is known to be especially affectionate with children. As a small dog bred to spend most of their day inside royal palaces, they make a great pet if you live in an apartment or lack a big backyard. Some dogs live to dig holes and chase cats, but a Shih Tzu's idea of fun is sitting in your lap acting adorable as you try to watch TV.

The Shih Tzu was bred to be a house companion. As such, they require minimal exercise. Short daily walks with their owner and indoor playtime will satisfy the activity needs of this small, short-legged companion.

Training a Shih Tzu can be both an amusing and a frustrating experience. The breed tends to charm his owner into letting him have his own way, which can result in a chubby, less-than-completely-housebroken pet who is difficult to groom. Because Shih Tzu are such people dogs, training methods based on praise and rewards work best. Harsh corrections should not be used with this breed. Introduce desired new behaviors a bit at a time, be firm, and never give in while the dog is misbehaving. If he nips or jumps up on you, ignore him until he settles down, then praise him. Early socialization and puppy training classes are recommended and help to ensure that the Shih Tzu grows into a well-adjusted, well-mannered companion. When enrolling in a puppy class, be sure that the training methods used in the class are based on positive reinforcement.

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