I have got really sick of these people who must insist on spoiling a good site. So I'm afraid that I have had to make joining an approved setting. This means that anyone from now on who joins must be approved by me or Jeff. I'm sorry for the continual discussing posts and I will try to stop it as best I can. These people really must not have any thing better to do with their lives. I really hope that people have not been detered by this happening I do try to take it off as soon as possible but it is hard if they live in another country they can put it up when I'm in bed I have also been busy lately looking after my mother inlaw who is 90 and working so please for give me. I have tried to avoid putting the the approve setting on as I'm not always able to approve straight away and I don't like to deter people from joining. Again please accept my appologies.

No, I just think you usually give good, rational, seasoned advice.  I know you are not a doctor and don't play one on TV....LOL.

Thanks sweetie but you have too much faith in me. )

See, I told you shorkiejem would probably know more.  All great advice.  I have no experience with all of that as I did not get my dog from a breeder.  Let us know what you wind up doing.  Wishing you the best of luck.

The Shih Tzu is the real culprit in the eye staining.  Not all dogs will take after the Shih Tzu because we have Yorkie in there as well.  JMHO

Hi and welcome to the board.  I was searching her website but can't find a contract on health.  For 1,200 is she giving you one and for how long.  Also what does she cover in her health warranty?  And what does she do if your pup has a problem..medical? At what age is she letting the puppy go?  Pups should be with Mom and litter mates until 12 weeks of age, 10 weeks min.  Especially for toy breeds.  If she is letting them go at 8 weeks, walk away....fast.

Testing is not on one parent but both.  And ALL testing needs to show proof AND you should receive all copies of those proof records.  If she states that she really doesn't give copies....walk.

Shots are very much in the research at present.  Research is studying that pups are still showing immunity at 8 weeks due to Mom's milk.  I, myself believe that the pups should have at least one shot, possibly 2 depending on when the pup goes home.  And worming.  And more than one worming.
In a year you can have a titer run on her, blood test, to see if her immunity is still high.  If it is than it is unnecessary to get that pup another shot.

Learn about both the Yorkie and the Shih Tzu. Individually.  As your Shorkie is a combination of both.  So know the medical problems and inherited problems that each have.  You will find that both have some of the same genetic problems so you have genes doubling up.  And recessive genes which are not visible to the eye.

I think there is one most important thing that breeders forget to tell their perspective buyers.  And that is that all the testing in the world does NOT mean you will get a genetic free dog.  That is where those hidden recessive genes crop up.  The testing does improve your odds though.  There is NO perfect dog out there.  Every dog has a fault, even your Champions.

TAKE YOUR TIME!!!  Trust me there are many Honee's out there

Hope this helps

I know there are a couple of online places that give a five year health certificate or guarantee, but I don't know if they are puppy mills.

Agree with all of the above, and she/he SHOULD have had at least one set of shots... get the vet's certificate from the owner.  A year's health guarantee is also essential, especially at that price...

My favorite person at a local pet store told me Daisy is SO PICKY with her food because of the Shi Tsu in her.  This new food is a beef and barley mix, and she suggested I mix it with a little warm water.  I had been using a little milk or cottage cheese to tempt her and she said our 'mix' is lactose intolerant.  I didn't know that one either. 
She said several clients with Shi Tsu's have to have two foods, and feed them one kind in the morning and the either in the evening to keep them eating.
Day 6 with the new food.

Thank God my dogs don't seem to have any allergies, though they have always had tear staining.  It does not bother me since their hair on their faces is dark, so the stains are not as noticeable.  The only problem I have is they are very picky eaters.  I have tried a few foods and they don't seem to like anything very much.  They usually won't eat unless I give them some boiled chicken mixed in with the food.  I probably have spoiled them.