Pam Crump Shih Tzu

Frequently Asked Questions

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1.	Price
	a.	How much do the puppies cost?
	b.	How do we come up with the prices?
	c.	Why should I pay so much for a puppy that I just want as a pet?
	d.	How do I pay for the puppy?
2.	Shipping
	a.	Is it safe to ship a puppy?
	b.	Where can we ship a puppy?
	c.	How much does it cost to ship a puppy?
3.	Buyer Qualification
	a.	What do we look for in a prospective buyer of our puppy?
	b.	Would a puppy make a good surprise gift?
4.	Pedigree
	a.	What is a pedigree?
	b.	Why is it important to have AKC registration?
	c.	Why does it matter whether or not the puppy has Champions in it’s pedigree?
	d.	What does the “pedigree score” mean?
5.	Colors
	a.	What are the colors and markings of a Shih Tzu?
	b.	What are the rare colors and markings of a Shih Tzu, and why are they rare?
	c.	What does it mean to say a puppy carries a certain gene for a color or a marking?
6.	Pet / Show / Breeding
	a.	What are some things about a Shih Tzu that make it different from other breeds?
	b.	How should a Shih Tzu look and behave?
	c.	What are the primary differences between: - buying the puppy as a pet only - buying the puppy to show it in dog shows - buying the puppy to later breed it
	d.	What should I look for in a puppy if I am planning to show it in AKC dog shows?
7.	Sex
	a.	Which sex makes a better pet?
8.	Guarantee
	a.	Why is a health guarantee important?
	b.	What should I look for (and what should I avoid) in a health guarantee?
	c.	May I read your health guarantee?
9.	Health Issues
	a.	What are some of the typical health issues to watch for?
	b.	What shots will my puppy already have?
	c.	What will I need to do to keep my puppy healthy?
10.	Preparation
	a.	What do I need to do to get ready for the arrival of my new puppy?
11.	Stud Service
	a.	How much does stud service cost?
	b.	How do I pay for stud service?
	c.	What if there are no puppies born from a stud service?
	d.	Will we be willing to take a puppy in place of the fee?
12.	References
	a.	Who are our primary business references?
	b.	Who have we purchased puppies from?
	c.	Who has purchased puppies from us?
	d.	May I contact your references?
13.	Our History
	a.	Who are we?
	b.	May I visit your home to see your dogs and puppies?
	c.	Can I see pictures and information on puppies you have had in the past?
14.	Adult Dogs
	a.	Do we place adult Shih Tzu?
15.	Waiting List
	a.	May I get on your waiting list for a future litter?