Shih Tzu puppies in Kolkata

A vaccinated Shih Tzu puppy costs ₹15,000–₹25,000 in Kolkata as of August 2026. Puppies with good coat quality and markings from KCI-registered parents sit at the upper end. It is one of the most popular apartment breeds in the city.

Excellent. They are small, genuinely low-energy, content with a short walk and a comfortable spot indoors, and they bond closely with their household. For an older owner or a small flat, few breeds suit better.

In full coat, daily brushing plus a professional groom every six weeks. Most Kolkata owners settle on a short puppy clip instead, which cuts brushing to twice a week and suits the climate far better. Either way, keep the hair out of the eyes and clean the face folds.

With gentle, older children yes. They are affectionate and tolerant but small and light-boned, and their prominent eyes are vulnerable to accidental pokes. Families with toddlers are usually better served by a sturdier breed.

A short summer clip, walks in the early morning and after dark, and a cool room or fan available on the hottest days. The flat face means panting is less efficient than in a long-muzzled breed, so let the dog set the pace and always carry water.

Very little — the coat is hair rather than fur and grows continuously. That is why many people with mild allergies tolerate them, and also why it mats without regular brushing or clipping. Low shedding does not mean low maintenance.

They have a reputation for being slow, and it is fair. Small bladders, a stubborn streak and a dislike of going out in the rain all contribute. Crate training and a consistent schedule work; expect it to take longer than with a Labrador and plan accordingly.

Small measured meals three times daily to four months, then twice. Budget ₹1,200–₹2,000 a month. A shallow, wide bowl suits the flat face better than a deep one. Weekly tooth brushing matters — dental crowding is common across all the small flat-faced breeds.

Eye injuries and corneal ulcers from the prominent eyes, skin and ear infection under the coat during monsoon, brachycephalic airway restriction, and luxating patella. Weekly ear checks, a short summer clip and keeping the face clean cover most of it.

DHPPi at six to eight weeks with boosters at ten to twelve and fourteen to sixteen weeks, anti-rabies from twelve weeks, deworming from two weeks, on a card with dates and batch numbers. KCI registration where the pedigree qualifies, with the registration paperwork following after purchase.