Is this the right dog for me?

i have a shih tzu, a female, and i just love her so much. she was just a fantastic puppy. i also have a yorkshire terrier, and also a baby shorkie tzu from the both mating!

shih tzu's have some down falls though, when they are younger, they like to eat their poop, it's pretty gross! you'll have to train your puppy not to do that so it'll learn quick. also they need to be bathed once a week at least because they smell really easily, not they're whole body, just their face because their tears from their eyes drip and smells up the face area. they are super lovable and just so cute!

but if you're looking for a small dog ' like ' a shih tzu then the yorkshire terrier is just the absolute perfect puppy for you! very easy to train, and stays clean for up to 3 weeks maybe more! they're fur is really soft and doesn't tangle up easy. & they stay really tiny. i have a male yorkshire terrier, he is now 8 years old and still acts like a playful puppy! love him<3

good luck & enjoy your beautiful new puppy.

Shih Tzu's have longer hair, they WILL shed. Unless you keep them well groomed, which includes getting their hair trimmed quite often.

I would reccomend a boston terrier. I have one & i absolutely LOVE him. They are known to be hyper at times, but pretty laid back at others. For example, if you have a ball or some other toy, my dog is ready to go. If you just want to lay around watching TV, he's good with that, too!

They are also known to be "human-like" lol. This I have found is very true, too. They get very attached to you & strive to please. They're also smart. I have heard that females are more hyper than males, though.

Sure. They are pretty good breeds, but get the dog that YOU want, not what your mom wants.

Pugs

Yeah it sounds like a right dog for you.

Tucker...

You've really put some thought into this...and are concerned about giving a new puppy as much time and attention as you possibly can early on when everything is going to be new for her...new surroundings/environments, a new family, and new daily routines to get acclimated to.

I wouldn't be at all surprised to find out that those new routines become very natural for you, too...even after school starts up again in the fall. By then, you will be looking forward to every moment you can spend with your best friend.

Very thoughtful...yes you are doing things right!

Good luck to you!

yes they're good toy breeds.