[lucky22]

Im looking to breed my male shih tzu who just turn 1 yr ld on aug 9. His a liver color very rare on shih tzu which is one of my main reasons i want to breed him n have some puppies. please if anyone is interest let me know. Lucky is a pure breed shih tzu very well taken care of. is up to date with shots and in great shape. hopefully i get lucky n find someone

[cigwyllt]

Your best bet would be to go back to the breeder who sold him to you and ask him/her to mentor you. There is a lot more to breeding than just finding a bitch and leaving her with your dog. As the owner of the stud it is your responsibility to take charge of the mating, to recognise when she has reached the right point in her season, to hold her throughout etc.

Your dog is still very young. Take a year or two to see how he matures, have him tested for any diseases that your breed are prone to, maybe even show him at reputable AKC shows so that you have proof he is an outstanding example of the breed.

Take the time to learn about breeding and make sure it is right for your dog (colour is only a small part of the breed standard and there is the question of character and health) and if your dog is a great example then by all means go ahead in a couple of years time when you have learned more about keeping a stud dog and your dog has had a chance to build up a reputation as a good example of the breed.

[Yogi]

Breeding for a puppy is not a valid reason for anyone to help you. In addition, the dog is but a year old, too young and you have failed to even have the proper tests done as they cannot be until the dog is at least 2 years of age.
Go back to the breeder and ask them and they will tell you the same thing if they in fact were a reputable breeder.

[Lunareclipse]

I agree with Yogi. The dog is too young to breed. You have to wait until they are 18 months to 2 years old. Are you breeding to improve the breed or just breeding because your dog has a funky color? If people want a dog with a funky color, they can go to a shelter. There are lots of kill shelters around. Have you ever been to one? Maybe you should go. Unless you are a responsible breeder and take your puppies back when they become dogs and the people you sold them to no longer wants them, then about 1/3 of the dogs you breed will end up in a shelter. Maybe more than that depending on health problems and temperments of the puppies. I hope you don't think I am being harsh, but we have enough unwanted dogs that someone really had to have when they were puppies.