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A Visitor asked the following question on 9/16/2004
What is the appropriate age to purchase & bring home a Shih Tzu puppy? I live in the state Florida. The Vet inform me that it is against the law for a breeder to sale a puppy under 8 weeks of age. If that is true, where can I get information regarding the legallity of purchasing & bringing home a puppy at a suitable age?
Date Reply Member
10/2/04 True, believe it's Dept of Agriculture ruling. Kate
Sweet Legacy Shih Tzus
10/23/04 In most states it is against the law to place a puppy prior to 8 weeks of age. The American Shih Tzu Club suggest 12 weeks. Christina
Kismet Shih Tzu
11/6/04 HELLO ,YES THE APROPRIATE AGE IS (8) WEEKS . THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN DEWORMED& HAD THERE VACINES& HAVE BEEN SOCIALIZED FROM THERE DAM& LITTERMATES. Carol
Gagner's Shih-tzu's
1/1/05 I would not place a pet puppy younger than 12 weeks old. Cheryll Ann
Fantasia Shih Tzu