I have a shih tzu. She is AKC registered and I bought her from a reputible breeder. When she "blew out" her puppy fur, she appeared to have only grown in a single coat, rather than a full double coat. Her fur is very short and refuses to grow longer, but it is still very soft like human hair. Is this really uncommon? Her mother and father both had regular double coats (I saw them). If I breed her, would her puppies have a single coat or a double coat? She is beautiful, regardless of her coat, but I have never seen another single coated shih tzu before. I know that this disqualifies her for showing, but I have never wanted to show her, so that's not a problem. She meets all other breed standards and has an amazing temperment.
Single coated shih tzu?
She could possibly pass that trait on to her puppies.
So it's up to you what you want to do.
Single coated shih tzu?
It is not something that you would want to pass on to another dog is it?
If not, do NOT breed her.
A good breeder wants to help boost their breeds good traits.
http://www.akc.org/breeds/shih_tzu/index... your dog doesnt have the qualities that the akc wants to see passed on. The reason you dont fix a show dog is to be able to help pass on its great genes.
A lot of people say they want a puppy but then when you tell them the price they say no, because they are friends they expect it free.
It takes a lot to get a good quality litter. VItamins and what happens if she needs a C section. Are you willing to lose an entire litter if things go wrong? Or even your dog.
If your friends like your dog, they should concider purchasing one from the breeder you got your dog from.
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