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Shih Tzu Rescue Dogs & Puppies for Adoption in and around Carmarthenshire

There are 3 Shih Tzus looking for a new home in and around Carmarthenshire right now, listed by Many Tears Animal Rescue. Includes Shih Tzu crosses.

Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.

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Sunny, shih tzu for adoption in Llanelli

Sunny

4 years • Female • Shih Tzu

Smalllow energyDental care
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Many Tears Animal Rescue· Llanelli
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Geneva, shih tzu for adoption in Llanelli

Geneva

5 years • Female • Shih Tzu

Smalllow energy
Can live with:ChildrenOther dogs
Many Tears Animal Rescue· Llanelli
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Nicole, shih tzu for adoption in Llanelli

Nicole

5 years • Female • Shih Tzu

Smalllow energy
Can live with:Other dogs
Many Tears Animal Rescue· Llanelli
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Shih Tzus near Carmarthenshire right now

3 Shih Tzus are listed in or around Carmarthenshire today, all with one rescue. All 3 are female. The newest was added on 6 October 2026.

  • Many Tears Animal Rescue at Llanelli: 3 Shih Tzus

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About Shih Tzus

Source: The Royal Kennel Club: Shih Tzu
Breed groupUtility
SizeSmall
Weight (breed standard)4.5 to 8 kg, ideally 4.5 to 7.5 kg
ExerciseUp to 1 hour a day
Size of homeA flat is big enough
GroomingEvery day
CoatLong (listed as not shedding)
LifespanOver 10 years

What Shih Tzus are like to live with

The Royal Kennel Club says the Shih Tzu is popularly accepted to have come from China, with an ancestry of Tibetan breeds, and was once known as the "Lhasa Lion dog". It says the first Shih Tzus were shown in England in 1933, and the breed was officially recognised in the 1940s.

Shih Tzus listed in and around Carmarthenshire today

As of 8 November 2026, 3 Shih Tzus are listed with rescues in and around Carmarthenshire on LocalPetFinder: by their listed age, 3 adults.

The rescues mark 2 as able to live with children and 3 with other dogs. Where a profile says nothing, it doesn't mean no: ask the rescue.

Sources (checked 30 September 2026)

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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.

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Shih Tzus in Carmarthenshire: your questions

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How many rescue Shih Tzus are available for adoption in Carmarthenshire?

As of 8 November 2026, 3 Shih Tzus are listed for adoption in and around Carmarthenshire on LocalPetFinder, from Many Tears Animal Rescue. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

Which rescues near Carmarthenshire have Shih Tzus right now, and how old are they?

As of 8 November 2026, Many Tears Animal Rescue (at Llanelli): 3. The newest was added on 6 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a Shih Tzu in Carmarthenshire?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Shih Tzus on this page are with Many Tears Animal Rescue (3). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.

Do Shih Tzus shed?

The Royal Kennel Club lists the Shih Tzu as not shedding, while Dogs Trust describes a long coat with moderate shedding and PDSA calls them "pretty average shedders". Either way, the long coat needs grooming every day. Ask the rescue how this dog's coat is kept and what grooming it is used to.

Can a Shih Tzu live in a flat?

The Royal Kennel Club lists a flat as a big enough home for the Shih Tzu, with a small or medium garden and up to an hour of exercise a day, and PDSA says they are happy in a flat or a large country home as long as they have space to play. Whether a particular dog will settle in a flat is a question for the rescue, who knows the dog.

Are Shih Tzus good with children?

It depends on the dog, not the breed. Today the rescues mark 2 of the 3 Shih Tzus listed in and around Carmarthenshire as able to live with children. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.

How much does it cost to adopt a Shih Tzu in Carmarthenshire?

The Shih Tzus listed in and around Carmarthenshire today are with Many Tears Animal Rescue at Llanelli (3); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.

Are there Shih Tzu puppies for sale in Carmarthenshire?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Shih Tzu on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 3 Shih Tzus listed in and around Carmarthenshire today are with Many Tears Animal Rescue at Llanelli (3), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross puppies under six months start from £525. If you searched "shih tzu puppies for sale Carmarthenshire", the Shih Tzus here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In Wales, Lucy's Law has meant since 10 September 2021 that puppies can only be bought where they were bred, or from a rescue or rehoming centre.

Can I get a free Shih Tzu to a good home in Carmarthenshire, or one under £500?

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 3 Shih Tzus listed in and around Carmarthenshire today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with Many Tears Animal Rescue at Llanelli (3). Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a dog can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, so ask to see the microchip details.

Are there Shih Tzu puppies for adoption in Carmarthenshire?

Not right now: none of the 3 listed in and around Carmarthenshire is under a year old by its listed age. Puppies do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.

Are there older Shih Tzus for adoption in Carmarthenshire?

Not right now: none of the 3 listed in and around Carmarthenshire is aged 7 or over by its listed age. Older Shih Tzus do come into rescue, so check back. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.

Is there a Shih Tzu rescue near me in Carmarthenshire?

As of 8 November 2026, the Shih Tzus listed in and around Carmarthenshire are with Many Tears Animal Rescue at Llanelli (3). You can also see Shih Tzus across Wales. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.

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