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

There is 1 Shih Tzu looking for a new home in and around Luton right now, listed by All Dogs Matter. Includes Shih Tzu crosses.

It is with a rescue reachable from Luton, in London. Each card shows the town and how far it is.

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

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Leo, shih tzu for adoption in LondonNEW

Leo

2 years • Male • Shih Tzu

Smallhigh energy
All Dogs Matter

London · 29 miles

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Shih Tzus near Luton right now

1 Shih Tzu is listed in or around Luton today, all with one rescue. It is male. The newest was added on 6 November 2026.

  • All Dogs Matter at London, about 29 miles away: 1 Shih Tzu

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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.

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 Luton: your questions

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

As of 8 November 2026, 1 Shih Tzu is listed for adoption in and around Luton on LocalPetFinder, from All Dogs Matter. It is with a rescue reachable from Luton, shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.

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

As of 8 November 2026, All Dogs Matter (at London, about 29 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 6 November 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.

Where can I adopt a Shih Tzu in Luton?

With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Shih Tzus on this page are with All Dogs Matter (1). 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. Most of the 1 Shih Tzu listed in and around Luton today don't say either way, so ask the rescue. 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 Luton?

The Shih Tzus listed in and around Luton today are with All Dogs Matter at London, about 29 miles away (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, 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 Luton?

No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Shih Tzu on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 1 Shih Tzu listed in and around Luton today is with All Dogs Matter at London, about 29 miles away (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months and £275 for a puppy under six months, and Dogs Trust £300. If you searched "shih tzu puppies for sale Luton", the Shih Tzus here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.

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

Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 1 Shih Tzu listed in and around Luton today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with All Dogs Matter at London, about 29 miles away (1). Many rescue fees are under £500: Battersea charges £230 for a dog over six months, Dogs Trust £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 Luton?

Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Luton 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 Luton?

Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Luton 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 Luton?

As of 8 November 2026, the Shih Tzus listed in and around Luton are with All Dogs Matter at London, about 29 miles away (1). You can also see Shih Tzus across England. 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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